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Some days, it looks like it might turn into a railroad
The helix is complete:
Track is laid to the end of the second level of the peninsula:
Era Drift
I got back from the Supertrain show in Calgary, Alberta on Monday. It was very enjoyable to catch up with people I haven't seen in a while. I had opportunity to see many excellent modular layouts as well as operate on a very nicely done N scale home layout. My photo sales were good as well, justifying the long trip. I drove to and from the show with my friend Chris. 11 hours of driving each way gives plenty of time to cover many subjects, sometimes several times.

SPSF Meadow Sub: IAIS RS36 for South Omaha transfer
This blog post details the modeling of a prototypical locomotive, the IAIS RS36 900.

How common were containers in the early 70´s?
Hi guys,
I am currently planning a small HO/HOn30 mine layout and was wondering how common containers were back in the day. My idea is to use a 20´ as an office. Would it be plausible?

Kadee #5 vs. #148 couplers
I have been using Kadee #5 couplers on my cars for years. Since then, Kadee has introduced the #148 whisper coupler to their line of couplers. My question is, are the #148 couplers more reliable, and are they more prototypical then the #5 couplers. Any advice or experience with them would be appreciated.

automobiles sources
Hello @ all
I'm searching for automobiles of the 70s to 90s in HO.
Does anybody have a source?
Thanks
Martin
Here a Hudson there a Hudson
My short line the Iolanthe & Utpoia (IOU) will have a single 2-8-2 as its main power. But an intetchange with the New York Central will allow me to indulge in 4-6-4 Hudsons i want at least one of each type, bullet nose, shovel nose, and unshrouded. I will have to dcc and possibly remoter all three. In N scale it's Con Cor-Rivarossi or nothing. But im realy looking forward to my passenger train opetstions.
A paint help query
Does anyone know of a paint available in UK that is a reasonable match for the blue of the front of the roof on a Mini Metals Greyhound GMC Scenicruiser bus - While fitting the windscreen wipers and Mirrors I seem to have applied a fingerprint to it

Mil-Scale Models
I have the model Mil-Scale Coal Yard Bunker/ Jacobs Coal Co. S-90 in HO.
A photo of the completed model is not available and would help in building said model. I checked Google but no assembled pictures came up. Anyone have a photo of the assembled model?
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