Well, just as I was about to start incorporating my harbor module into operation with the rest of the layout, I've hit a setback. I own three locos, a Bachmann Sound Value 2-6-0, a Bachmann Spectrum two truck Climax and an Atlas RS-1. The Climax was already out of commission as one or both of the driveshafts had come loose and at the time, I was busy with other things and just didn't feel like fooling with it so I put it back in it's box and stored it away. In fact, I now realize I hid it from myself but it's around here somewhere.

Hi everyone,

With my layout framed and the foam down (1/4 frame on 2" foam), I am moving on to getting the cork roadbed down. However, I am having a bit of an issue finalizing material choice. For background I am modeling 1940s Canadian Pacific in Vancouver. Here's a photo of the yard I am modeling - https://searcharchives.vancouver.ca/canadian-pacific-railway-yard-pier-d... and the yard takes up a good portion of the layout.

Hey guys. I am working on designing my dream home, and my dream layout at the same time. I'm conflicted on many aspects of the design and what all I want on the layout. The room is a little over 8000 Sq Ft. Yes I know, it's very large. It is going to be in the basement of the house. I want to incorporate a lot of different of scenes, industries and other things. My plan is to have two decks that are connected with no helixes. The bottom deck will be at 30" and the top deck at 60". A few other things.

I read in the news that Ron passed away recently.  Ron founded American models and over the years offered us some nice models at very fair prices. All S scalers owe Ron a lot of thanks for his years of service to the hobby. I never met Ron in person but talking over the phone I could tell he was a straight shooter, a guy I'd  want for a friend. He will be sorely missed...Dave B