I'm a first-timer here so thanks in advance for your help. I recently acquired a Bachmann 4-4-0 (Model 51102). I want to replace the very plastic looking firewood load in the tender with real wood bits. Before fussing with it on my own, I wonder if anyone has the know-how to tell me the best way to remove the plastic log load. I don't want to damage anything. Thanks again

Now that the initial run of ProtoThrottles is in production, we will be providing updates as the process progresses. 

All the faceplates have been machined and will be inspected, packed, and shipped for anodizing. The printed circuit board and associated receivers are being fabricated. 

More to come later…

My original idea began in 1990 with an SW-1500 with Flexcoil sideframes.  But when I was ready to start construction, all I had was a Lionel RS3.  The platform required bulking up and steps added on one end.  The old cab area was plugged and two G scale louvres added for front screens.  The copper items are cameras. The cab base is made from styrene and the bubble is one half of a plastic sphere bought at Hobby Lobby.

Anyone have dimensions for the cutout to your fascia for the NCE PCP Power Panel? I am working on a T-Trak module design and I don't have my panel at hand. I also can't seem to find the info from NCE or anywhere online...

Thanks!