Mazatlan was a Super 7 and Dash 7 haven in the late 1990's.  If you want to model with a GE focus then Ferromex might be a good choice.  More here: https://ageologistchasingtrains.blogspot.com/2021/07/mexico-mazatlan-1998-and-2000.html

Quite a number of years ago I bought up a whole collection of Peco turnouts,...mostly new, but a fair number of previously used ones also. I was convinced by forum discussions and in person interviews that these were some of the best commercial turnouts. I have become quite a fan myself as I build my new layout with almost exclusively these turnouts. Their curved diverging legs and their curved turnouts have allowed me to construct a pretty compact layout in my limited space.

Brian Moore posted this YouTube video to a couple groups this morning. This features amazing UK steam modeling that is synchronized to prototype sounds.

Eric

Well summertime has taken toll on model railroading. If you have followed my blog you know that I have at least two projects in the works but I don't seem to get to finishing them due to outside interests.

The other day I got bored but didn't want to get into the projects so I decided to do a little design work. A future project is a Vehicle Repair and lay down area for the Chippewa. Of course I am waiting on Walther's to release the kit. The laydown area will have equipment enclosures, signals, grade crossing equipment, etc.