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UPDATED: Team track infrastructure choices
Hi all,
I am considering adding a team track to my layout, having some empty space between the mainline and the aisle on a specific module (9" x 3' approximately).
IAIS's West End - A flock of MOW flats
You wouldn't think that a 2005-era modeler would be all that excited about 1950s and 60s rolling stock, but some recent research into the IAIS's MOW roster made me realize what a huge favor ExactRail did for me when they introduced their GSC 42' flat car and 53'6" bulkhead flat . Two examples of each arrived at my door a couple mo
Flags - Red Ensign before the maple leaf
I finally found a flag for 1956 in Canada.
The Red Ensign.
My layout:
https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/31151?page=25
PRSL Locomtive Color
Working on an Athearn S-12 body to create a PRSL Baldwin switch engine, my plan is to letter it with an older Champ Decal set that spells out "Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines" across the long hood. Honestly I am not sure of what the base body color should be, either PRR dark green locomotive enamel or the Reading's own witch's brew of paint. All the PRSL locomotives I ever saw were so dirty, there was no real telling what the original color was. Even the GP38's looked like a strange shade of black to my youthful eyes. Thank you in advance fo
TTPX car number changes - ideas why?
I just received my ScaleTrains TTPX bulkhead flats. While researching the exact cars I plan to model, I realized that many of the prototype cars have had their car numbers repainted into a standard (non-italic) font, while the alpha reporting marks themselves remain unchanged from their italicized factory font.
Here's an example of car with its factory number intact:
Going To See The Big Boy, Part One - Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad
Well everyone, we come to part one of the Big Boy chase! We were leaveing for Alabama literally in a couple days, so it was now or never.
A couple of hours with the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
I'm spending part of this week in Rockaway Beach, Oregon, on the Oregon Coast, with family. Sort of an annual getaway together.
Well, Rockaway Beach is where the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad makes it's northern stop before backing down back to Garibaldi. On the way here I'd spotted several pieces of equipment and made a mental note to head over to take photos later. Today, later came.... and it came in a big way.
Unknown Trackside Object
Attached is a photo of a layout with an object that is unknown to me. I don't know what the object is, or it's purpose. It sort of looks like a clothesline with chains hanging from the horizontal pipe. (I know it's not a clothesline :o) Can someone please identify the metal structure that spans above the track? 
Thank you.
robb1944
Aerial views of MOW cars - great for weathering
A few of my fellow IAIS fans know of my fondness for modeling the railroad's MOW fleet. In fact, one of my planned near-term projects will involve patching and weathering IAIS ballast hopper 9719 and MOW flats 9001, 9003, 9010, and 9011. In order to help me, Erik Rasmussen took his drone up above a string of IAIS MOW cars tied down in Rock Island, IL, as well as one in Newton, IA a couple years ago, and got a bunch of really helpful aerial photos. Shortly afterward, Barry Anderson spotted a couple of IAIS's very cool ex-RI 53' GSC/GSI flats, sisters to the IAIS
2019 St. Louis RPM
The thirteenth St. Louis Railroad Prototype Modelers meet kicked off July 26th in Collinsville, IL. I was there with a few hundred modelers when the doors opened. Tables filled quickly with a variety of models.
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