I've wanted a lathe for years.  I'm a member of a model engineering mailing list, I love reading about machining on the web, I have a few books on the subject, I've even thought about building my own lathe from homemade castings.  The only problem is I have neither the space nor real need for a lathe.  I'd use it from time to time, of course, but it the grand scheme of things it's hard to justify even a small hobby lathe.  Somehow, I doubt I'm alone.

They say there is a prototype for everything.  Here is another at The Great Western Industrial Park (http://www.greatwesternindustrialpark.com/index.html).  It is a simple oval with a variety of industries, including a wind turbine blade plant.

If you zoom in with the satellite view, the 45deg view will pop up and you can see the track work in the construction phase.  This could make for some interesting modeling.

Here is a quick synopsis of what is going on...

1) I have a Spectrum 2-6-6-2 DCC and sound. It was having problems with picking up power. It seems to only be getting power from the back truck of the tender.

2) Nice engine with great detail. I didn't really want to mess it up, so I sent it in for repair and a check for $25. I always liked they way Bachmann supports their products.

3) I got a call. They do not have the engine (I assume for a switch out), and they want to offer another type of replacement.

What time of day did the City Los Angeles depart Chicago in 1941? Did it depart once per day, or more than once?

A writer contacted us and wants to get the times right for a book project.