I just read where someone wrote "no one starts as a Pro" and it prompted me to write this posting to encourage the readers to try new things with their model railroad and to explore their "weak areas".  I'm by no means an expert in any area; however, taking the first step of just trying to do something is the most important step.  We all love to operate in our comfort zone; however, nothing new is generally learned in that zone.

I didn't know where to post this, so here goes. I have recently taken an interest in short line RR. I would like to model one that feeds into a BN main line ( Using My Hl&B RR)  (Main Line, BN being my fav RR ). Now I have more room to make more benchwork, and lay more track. I was wondering if anyone had any info on short line RR, maybe some photos are them picking up or dropping off cars at a customer. I think this will help me plan the next  track to layout.

Thanks for your help, I appreciate it.

Ernest

If this post way out-of-bounds for this forum, please let me know. Just thought it was interesting railroad news of general interest:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-04-11/high-speed-rail-cut-of-1-5-billion-won-t-hurt-existing-programs.html

-Al

I just bought a used Branca Line Water Tower Kit (by JR Scale Models) and low an behold the instructions are missing!  Does anyone have a copy of these or know where I might be able to find them.  I have had no success looking on the internet and would appreciate any help here.