I've tried a couple of local hobby shops, searched this forum a little, and searched a little on-line for a source of PC Board ties for switches. Seems Fast Track is out of stock on this item and they have announced a new concept of PC Board ties coming next February, but they only show the 9' long version for track. Makes me think they will be discontinuing their current offerings in place of the new design.

Anyone know who else sells PC board ties in 17' length? I prefer to stay away from slicing my own from PC Board.

Many aren't aware how self sufficient the States are soon to become with their own oil, but it is happening and its happening soon.  Canada is aware of this and will need to sell more of its oil overseas, Canada is the United States largest importer of oil, even great than the middle east.

So here is a video (with a boring, I'm sorry to say ad that lasts 30 seconds so do something else while it plays out) of the new shift in oil transportation that could be happening in Canada shortly.

I think somebody mentioned they'd like to see animation articles in the eBook. Here's a company that provides some animation.   http://www.magnorail.com/clips_nl.html  Bernd  (enter key stopped working)

Kadee has my undying respect and gratitude for inventing and marketing its highly successful HO coupler with the wire "brake hose" that allows remote uncoupling over a magnet. The "delayed" position is a further innovation that allows uncoupling where a magnet is not present. Kadee advanced the state of the art, and other manufacturers followed suit with similar couplers. Bravo!