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
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Picked up three 44 Ton GE, plan to build all Canadian versions, started with Mont Royal commuter version which I have never seen modeled. Completed  the first of three CN 6725. Converted to pantograph went better than expected. Tried using head lights made from 3mm rin stones as these can be purchased on line from China for .99$ for 1500. Sand back the rin stone with emery board works really well. Has advantage of being jeweled when powered off and distributes the light well when on.

Have track lighting in my layout room and the fluorescent bulbs that were supposed to last for years are starting to take an early retirement.

I am going to replace these with LED bulbs and wanted to get feedback from those who have made the switch.  Currently I am looking at LEDs "wide" food lights in the 4000 Kelvin range.  The goal is to get as close to natural lighting as possible.  

Joe