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I see I am almost to my 5100th post, which is what Robin did during his time at the-gauge. Since I can't compare my accomplishments to Robins, I've decided to retire jon-monon from the gauge. I shall never post again as jon-monon or use the name elsewhere. Goodbye cruel world!

Over on the 2guyz site, to honor and remember Robin and all he taught us, we are making and/or displaying stuff using paper/card stock. This was my first attempt at a mostly card structure. It is based on my memory of the guard shack at the entrance to a sugar mill I visited in the Philippines...

It's been lonely here at the top. You shall soon pass me, then the Kardboard King shall rule the gauge!

Hello friends! I am stepping down as moderator of all the forums I have been watching over. I am leaving on good terms, which is very important to me. As some of you know, I've had a change in employment status. I work at the same place, but in a different division, and now I am many times...

Great job, Val! You win again :thumb: Not an easy win, as there were so many great entires! Kudos to all! Also congrats to Fred_M and Jon Grant, runners up! :thumb: :cool: :D :wave:

This months topic: Little Plastic Anything But People. People can be in the photo, but lets see your dogs, pigs, cats, cows and automobiles. LPABP's: figures and other small items, like cars. No houses, trees bridges, etc. (of course, metal is equally as acceptable) Same rules as usual, one...

Time to pick the best of these winners!

and to runner up trainworm! Way to go both of you :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=12995 Lots of great photos and a close race!

The February Photo Contest is be LPB. Since few of us make our own LPBs, it can be anyones LPB, but it must be your photography. BTW: LPB = Little Plastic Bloke or Babe (G rated version anyway). Same rules as usual, one entry per person, must be your own photo. The contest will end and we...

You win! http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=12570 And to Val for a close 2nd! Hip hip, hooray! Hip hip, hooray! Hip hip, Hoooooraaaaaaaaaaaaaay! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Time to pick your favorite!

Deadline to vot eis coming up soon. Does anyone need more time? It takes time to scour the archives, so we could leave it openanother month if people want to vote and havn't had time: http://the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=12570

OK folks, time to pick the best of the best! :thumb: To refresh your memory on who took what photo, you'll have to dig through the archived contests, which in itself is a lot of fun! Does anyone remember who won "The Box" photo last July? Please let me know who and we'll have Mikey update...

And a pat on the back to all the entrars in the Nov/Dec contest! GReat job folks! http://the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=11730

This month's photo contest is prototype. It does not have to be a loco or train, as long as it's rail related. Only one entry per person. Must be your own photo. Please use the questions thread for this and all contest questions. You have until the end of January to get out in that lovely...

Let's vote!

Helllo friends. I've not been on-line much for weeks, as I took a new position at my company and my father has fallen ill. It's pretty bad: >>My father is in ICU at Home Hospital. It's been a rough week, and >>they've finally determined he has cancer, and it's inoperable. He's too >>weak...

You're a winner, Fred. And to runner up Bryant01 as well. All great entries. Lotta fun :) :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Nobody hurt: Friday, November 19, 2004 1:36 AM National PNR train derailed in Manila A Philippine National Railways (PNR) passenger train bound for Laguna was derailed Thursday morning at the corner of Jose Abad Santos Avenue and Blumentritt Street in Santa Cruz, Manila. Initial...

OK Folks, this month can be a winter scene or any winter holliday, as long as it's rail related or part of your layout. Model or Prototype photo's and only one per person. Must be your own photo and work if it's a model. Please use the questions thread for this and all contest questions...