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I see Atlas is coming out with an ERIE caboose in HO scale, in two numbers so I asked them if they plan to do one in N-scale. They said yes, it is in the works. I have quite a few N-Scale ERIE diesels but have been unable to find a suitable N-Scale ERIE caboose from any manufacturer so this...

I like N-scale locos with ERIE or Erie-Lackawanna paint scheme. My Kato E/L SD-45's run flawlessly and I was wondering how the Intermountain SD-45-2 runs as it is available in EL livery. Anyone have any comments on the IM SD-45-2? Ather favorite E/L runners of mine are a pair of Atlas...

Although I actually started in N-scale with an Aurora Postage Scale set with a little 0-6-0 that was so light it could barely pull a few cars it was this Model Railroader cover that featured the then-new Atlas 4-6-2 Pacific that really made me want to build realistic layouts.

What locos do you wish your favorite railroad had? With the Erie being my favorite railroad they converted over to the Erie-Lackawanna so many of the newer locos were never available in Erie livery. I have a couple of EL kato SD-45's that would look great in the old Erie black and yellow...

My delayed ERIE N-Layout Several years ago I started this layout which was designed to fit the top of a bunk bed. It measures 39.75" X 82.50". With grandkids in mind, I learned they liked simple running of long trains with no switching problems so I tried to maximize the running distance...

For an N-scale ERIE fan, the lack of an ERIE caboose is a problem. There have been many ERIE locos made by Atlas, Lifelike, Con-Cor and others but I can’t find a caboose. Paul R. Tupaczewski, owner of the high quality “Prime Mover” Decals said he will make N-scale ERIE decals if there are at...

I just discovered Life Like made an Alco C424/425 with split frame chassis in Erie-Lackawanna. Evidently they made two different road numbers in the first run in 2003. Has anyone any comments on this loco. Also....does the EL version have a black or grey roof?

I started in N-scale back in the mid-60's and got locked in with the larger rail. Seems to me code-55 would make a much more realistic layout but then I couldn't run my old Atlas Steam locos. Most of my diesels should handle code 55 so I think I'll build a test loop to see how my...

I was wondering how many others model the old ERIE with the black & yellow paint scheme. Atlas and Lifelike have been the major supporters of Erie equipment. Erie stuff is hard to come by but so far I have: (In classic Erie black & yellow) Erie RS-3 (929) Atlas Erie RS-3...

I keep hearing people ask how can we get younsters into model railroading. Seems to me the Thomas line of electric HO trains made now by Bachmann would be an ideal way to get kids away from the video games. The biggest drawback I see is that although they do have three different locos...

Back in the mid-60's, when N-scale was in it's infancy, Atlas blessed us with several sweet-running steamers. The first one was a heavy 0-8-0 Swicher, then a graceful 4-6-2 light Pacific, and then a handsome 2-8-2 Mikado. We were very proud of our little gems and would show them off to...

At one time the ATLAS web page had a history section where you could research any road name or loco type and see what diesels were previously made by ATLAS for a road such as Conrail. Or you could select a loco type and see what road names were available at one time. Does anyone still have...

I observed some like to build with wood, plastic or cardboard, many use a combination. Any comments on your favorite building materials for modifying locos and is there any source of cheap materials that are not often mentioned. Pictures are always appreciated.

I was digging through some HO loco boxes and discovered this little AHM "Shifter" 0-4-0 made by Rivarossi. Looking at the side view, I see the start of an On30 0-4-4 Forney. Any suggestions?

I'm toying with the idea of making On30 locos from some of my HO locos. My problem is the width. When I measure my On30 Bachman 2-6-0 Bumblebee the width is 1-15/16 while most HO locos are about 1-3/8" wide. Making the frame wider on a diesel or steamer should be no problem if you are...

I was playing around with an idea for a showroom window that needed lettering. If you use the clear plastic sheets for overhead projectors you and make some pretty decent windows. This window was made using Apollo brand "Transparency Film for Inkjet Printers." This has probably been...

About three weeks ago I posted pictures of the Intermountain FT A/B locos in the newly released ERIE livery. I finally got to put theme on the test track last night. The first thing that jumped out at me was the headlight. The light is a bright white, instead of the customary yellow...

ERIE guys, Just picked up my two Intermountain FT sets in ERIE black & yellow. They are numbered 702 & 703. I'll try to post pictures later.

Thought I'd post a picture of my NSWL S/P #1 HOn3 diesel. I put a 3' section of HOn3 track on a 2" X 4" and then raised one end to see how much of an incline this little monster could handle . Due to heavy weight and very low gearing, this little mountain-climber would make a Shay-driver...

Does anyone have photos of their Rio Grand Southern "Goose" models (any scale) they could post here? I, for one, would love to see the entire fleet available in On30. Here is a good site for "Goose" info and pictures. http://rgsrr.home.comcast.net/rgs/goose_tline.html These models...