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The first question you ask a nitpicker is "Have you got a layout??" Most of them don't. You sometimes just have to grin and bear it. There are a lot of nice guys out there and they usually speak with their work, and not their mouth. The guys here are friendly and knowledgable and I always...

B&O CABOOSES There is a company named Pacific Mountain Scale Shops which makes several types of these cabooses. Just Google the name and it pops right up. Hope this helps. Chapmon :)

Try Dr. Ben's Baby Building Blocks, they have several sizes and would be perfect for what you want. Chapmon

Check out the site for Loy's Toys. He has a lot of the measurements you need to determine proper sizing.

Really nice work Ralph. Chapmon

Prr-k4 I don't know about the loco's value, but I've dealt with Don Black before, and he is as honorable as they come. I've talked with him on the phone, and he is a very honest straight shooter when it comes to the business. The other fellows are right about Katsumi, in that they were a...

That is one impressive bridge. Very well done. Do you have technical drawings or important dimensions if one of us wanted to build one? Welcome to the Guage. Mike

Fellows: I'm putting loads on four of the new Walthers Depressed Center Flatcars for a friend, and any advice or plans on what type of loads that could be used or scratchbuilt would be appreciated. Mike Chapmon :)

BETTER THAN BRASS!!! Nice job as usual Eddie. I like how you really did it. Now where's that how-to article so we can follow along. Mike:D :D

SURGERY Hope your son does well with his surgery. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. The modeling can come later, but at least you have your priorities set right. Good luck to you and your family. Mike

POWER COMPANY Nice looking structure. What is the footprint, especially around the water. Keep up the good mo\deling and let us know your progress. :) :) :) :)

WATER/BRIDGES/SCENE Gary: After posting, I noticed your description on the ENvirotex. On your girder bridge, how did you lay it out and what did you build it with (curved bridge). Also, how about the piers and abutments? Would like to know what technique you utilized. Thanks.:D :D :D :D

LETRALINE Jesper: I just looked it up on the internet: go to this website: www.letraset.com/uk/ I think they will have everything you need and will ship to your door. Mike

CHART TAPE Try Aaron Brothers Art Mart. That's where I got mine when I lived in San Diego. Mike:D

CHART TAPE Check out Michael's, craft stores, architectural/drafting supply houses, and even Office Depot type stores. You also might check out Art/Paint supply type places. Good Luck. Mike:) :)