Just got this in the mail yesterday. I've literally worn out several copies since I got my first one at around the age of 10. I know most everything in it, cover to cover, from memory but I saw it on e-bay and decided I wanted it as a keepsake. This one is in really good condition. Some folks consider the information dated but it's still a very valuable resource. When I showed my 17 year old daughter the center spread of the G&D, she said "That looks like your railroad Dad." I don't think I could get a better compliment!

Here we are in September! I hope everyone enjoyed the August postings. Thanks to everyone who shared their work!

Take a few moments to share images and detail on your most recent modeling progress! We can learn something new from your latest work.

Eric

Greetings to allI!

'm just getting back into the hobby after a long hiatus and "The Model Railroad Hobbyist’s Guide to acrylic painting
 ... in a post-Floquil" world is just what I needed.  Thanks to Joe for the comprehensive work!

A long time ago, probably back in the 90's, I stumbled on a site "dedicated to chicken cars and the men that rode them". It was a hilarious write up glorifying in a tongue-in-cheek way the fortitude of those who could stand to ride with the chickens (and emerge covered with feathers and chicken crap). 

Somehow the memory of that probably long-gone website popped back into my head the other day. I wish I could find that again, but on the other hand it probably wasn't quite as funny as I remember.