Modeling general discussion
What are your favorite model railroading blogs?
I am already following a few Youtube chains related to model railroading but now I am searching for blogs with written content and photos only.
What are your suggestions? It can be your blog or some of other people. I am not searching for a company's blog.

H16-44 from Rapido
Has anyone heard about the status of the new H-16-44 model from Rapido? I am wondering if it will be produced or not. I reserved 8 of them at my dealer’s a while back.

Should I keep my empty sprues?
After I have finished a model, should I keep the empty sprues once all the parts have been removed?
ESU lokSound question
Does LokSound make a non sound version of the V5 decoder? Specifically, I am looking to convert an A-B-B-A set of F units to sound from the non sound TCS decoders currently installed. I would like to have both A units with sound and the B units just motor control. The B units do not need lighting functions. I want all the decoders to have the Drive Hold capability so they run together fluidly. I’m having a difficult time finding the answer on the ESU website.
Thanks in advance for any help and assistance.
Detail Observations of 44T project
I am in the 44 T decorating phase of my project, painting has progressed.
While observing a photo of MEC #11 I noticed the vents/louvres on the small doors below the the square Maine Central logo were missing from my O scale model.
so a fellow modeler suggested Archer transfer decals.
I ordered exactly what I needed.
looking forward to detailing duty.
TrainCat Models Manufacture of Etched Brass Models
TrainCat Models
I first saw their exquisite kits and built up models at The Springfield Show in the early 2000's they were to the left as you entered the main building.
They had a great oil drilling derrick you could modify to gas, website shows really great light tower.
Now that I am to the point I can use them I got a surprise on the traincat2.com website.
Home page has a banner "BREAKING NEWS Due to the passing of my wife, TrainCat remains in hiatus"
How to contact others directly
Maybe I’m missing something but is there a way for us to directly message each other if needed? Maybe I’m missing something but say if I want to give my contact info to someone but not in a post?
Thanks,
Mike

Weekly Photo Fun - Oct 10-16, 2021
It's another week . . . post 'em if you got 'em. There were a few really late-comers in last week's post. Check them out, then come back here afterward.
What are these?
These parts came in the parts bag that accompanied the W&R O scale 44 T locomotive which some of you know I am in the midst of painting and decorating.
Question is what are these? What are they used for?
Tow have a patter, two do not. All four have a little end piece sticking out of the sides.
I have no idea. Anyone?
Shelf layouts
advice sought. Has anyone used a particular resource for planning and implementing a shelf layout that you found especially good. Please don't tell me to google. I am asking for your advice based on your experience with a resources- i.e a book, a webpage or the like?.
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