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Hello again, After disappearing for a while due to work and relocation issues, I'm ready to resume model railway activities again. A recent new (to us) home purchase includes a 16'x10' room which can be dedicated (pretty much) to the new MR empire. Switching gears a bit, I've shifted my...

Planning on the future n-scale empire is proceeding, even though the basement still needs major renos before I can start (I can dream, can't I?). Before I get too far along, I was hoping some folks could give me a couple of pointers on minimum aisle width to use (layout will be in a roughly...

While purchasing renovation materials for the new house I somehow ended up with about 10 extra sheets of 1" foam board insulation and some 1/2" plywood sheets. "Gee dear, I don't know how my calculations could have been so off" :D I don't think I fooled her for a second.

My wife and I have put in an offer on a little bungalow in the Birchcliff area...feels good to be finally moving into a house. The bad news...the trains have to be packed up, and my little shelf layout pulled apart. Good thing I didn't get too far along with it. New spending will also have...

Hi all, Has anybody seen any N gauge models out there, or have an idea of how I can make an operating bogie/truck that does not have sideframes? (Every N gauge truck I've come across relies on the sideframes to hold the wheel and axle in place). I'm trying to model some subway cars in N...

Howdy, Now that I'm finally making some progress, and I've got a digital camera, I thought I'd share some pics of my layout. Space is rather tight in the apartment, so I've taken over one level of the IKEA shelving to make a simple out and back layout. Hidden storage sidings are out of...

Can anyone out there tell me of an articles, or give me some pointers on detailing a Kato SD 40-2 "snoot" to match a Canadian Pacific prototype? Thanks, PC

Can anyone out there give me a quick run-down on CPR/OVR operations between Sudbury and North Bay? I'm particularly interested in the years 1997-2000. I'd love to know what, if any industries along that section have any rail traffic. I am aware of the paper mill in Sturgeon Falls, but not...