This will be one great model railroad when finished but been waiting since the last century to post something and decided a little something was better than nothing at all.

I’ve always felt the need to have a “golden spike” or “golden track nail” event when I complete a significant bit of track work. A bit silly, perhaps but I like it.  What do you do to mark a milestone?  A video of the first run?  A special tree or bush somewhere that marks the end of a scenery session?  Cute signs for a cool building? Inquiring minds want to know!

George Booth
Director of Everything, The New Great Western Railway
http://users.frii.com/gbooth/Trains/index.htm

I am looking for ideas for installing a working switch stand. I am using the Tortoise motors to throw the switch.

Recommendations on which stands to buy that can be modified to rotate the target.

Anyone have some scratch building ideas on how to make one? I will need about 15 to 20 stands.

I am modeling in the 1930s to 1950s

Thanks Bill.

I was asked recently if I would consider making a 12 Axle, heavy duty flat car as a kit to offer.  I thought, Why not?  It’s unique and it would present a great design challenge.  After a bit of research, I decided on the Kasgro 325 ton 12 Axle flatcar shown here as my prototype.  There’s plenty of photos available on line, plus it’s red!  Who can resist a bright red car?