I found this little runaround that appears to be still active but has the switch stands removed at the far end, at the turnout leading to the industries and at the turnout for an abounded industry. 

I don't know if MRH has a running list of resources for modelers researching historical information, but I thought starting such a thread might be useful. Organizing into different themes might be useful too. I think more experienced prototype modelers tend to think that everyone already knows about this stuff, but than a question pops up and people have never heard of them before.

Thoughts?

Craig

Another use for those green stirring sticks from that corporate coffee company is uncoupling. I trim off the bottom circle and file each side down to a point and use them to uncouple cars. Easy to find on the layout because of the size and color.

Good Evening to all,

A quick question for those you who live in the Houston, TX area or anyone who might know.  I am traveling to that area tomorrow and I am looking for local hobby shops and or model railroad clubs that may be open to the public.  I always make an attempt to visit local stores and clubs whenever I travel to new areas. 

Also, any good rail fanning locations would be greatly appreciated as well.