Don has posted some great photos of his steel mill, and I thought it an opportune time to mention some groups out there that can help others. These are generally industry specific and most are for model railroaders.

STEEL:

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/STEEL/

http://todengine.websitetoolbox.com/

Coil Cars:

Hello all,

Just wanted to know if there were any fellow modelers in the Hialeah/Miami Lakes, Fl  area?

Thanks

HI All,

Was looking at getting a couple of Intermountain passenger cars for the fleet and was wondering if anybody has them firstly, and secondly what has been you experiences operating with them.  Importantly how do they track through 28" curves (minimum), and handle #6 turnouts?

Also how do they rate with quality, build and lastly but not overly important prototypical appearance.

Thanks in advance,

Jas...

I am building a steam era roundhouse (the old SS Ltd kit) and overused black weathering powder, resulting in the structure looking too dark. 

Since I have sprayed the powder with acrylic fixative, how can I correct the overall look and feel?

Suggestions anyone?

BTW, people are correct about the lighting being construction lighting.  "Run time" model lighting is still in the discussion phase, so we will bring some temporary incandescents in for evaluating weathering changes.