I purchased an HO scale 4-6-0 camelback. It is mostly cast with some brass. It is stamped "New Day Japan". I have seen these before & believe they are from the 50s. I would apreciate any info. you could give me....thanks

Starting the very early building process for the new layout now. The layout room has nicely done taped, textured and painted walls already that are straight and free of defects.  Rather than cover them with something else and then do painted backdrops I was thinking about doing them right on the wall.  It is a mild typical knockdown texture and I was thinking of doing a light skim coat to eliminate the texture before going for it.

Just wondering who has done this,  what your experience has been and of course pictures are always appreciated.

Folks,

A friend of mine who grew up in southern Oregon mentioned he can't seem to find many photos of the Southern Pacific in southern Oregon during the 1930s up to about 1955.  

He is not talking about locomotive or roster type photos,  Rather, he is looking for photos of yards, stations, industries, rail-scenes along the right of way in that area, etc.

I told him I would ask the question to the immensely knowledgeable crew here on the MRH Forum.

Can anybody point me/him to a source?  Books, magazine issues, or on-line.

Looks like another supplier has to decided to call it quits.

http://www.hollywoodfoundry.com/default.htm

Bernd