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It's already shut down New York. I've got the hatches battened down and the canned soup piled up in the cellar. I just dont' know where I'm going to put all the dancing girls for the night.

Built for the Rainhill Trials, to determine which type of engine would be used in the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, October 1829. The basic technology of this primitive engine would be extrapolated upon for the next 100 years of steam. It's displayed in the Science Museum, London. Now I...

My friend in the Marines just sent me this shot of the latest stealth technology. That's pretty impressive, you've got to admit.

I haven't found anything I like by way of a small depot for my layout - New England architecture circa late nineteenth century. I'm considering scratchbuilding this one - in North Easton Mass, just a half-hours drive from me. It was built in 1882. I would appreciate any help you all could...

I haven't been modeling now for the last 5 months for various reasons, mostly to do with a new job and a much heavier work schedule. I'm looking forward to more free time in January. I'm going to finish laying the track and pour me a river. I better stop there - I always expect to get more done...

Contact a doctor immediately if you exhibit any of the following symptoms: 1. Nausea 2. Headache 3. Dizzyness 4. Fever 5. Sore joints 6. An irresistible urge to crap on someone's windshield.

Having lunch in Edgartown harbor, one of many beautiful sailboats float by... The historic Edgartown lighthouse (from a distance)... I went hiking at the Felix Neck wildlife preserve. Turtle Pond (yes, it had lots of turtles)... The inland saltwater ponds were full of...

MT's got these coming out in a bit. Way cool. I can't use them on my layout, but I may collect them nonetheless. Clicky-wicky

Which is NOT what this thread is about. (I just liked the pun.) Here is the wiring for my turnout motors. I've run the wires under the layout into a conduit box made of PVC commonly used in building applications. I then made a faceplate for the switches and AC input out of electrical perf...

After months of searching out models, and building them, and setting them aside, I think I've finally found a solution to this siding - an iron works on one side, and a small warehouse on the other, bordered by an office building (which used to be an old assay office.) For more info on the...

Here's a MicronArt model of an 1896 Oldsmobile Runabout - the first mass produced automobile in the United States. 1. The size of the pieces (N scale by the way): 2. The model, as it stands so far. I still have a lot of work to do on it. (I had to buy some watchmakers tools.)...

This is an Athearn 2-8-0 Consolidation. It doesn't belong on my layout, but I take it out of the box and give it a good run around when the purists aren't looking.

full of wisdom, wit, and profound depth, if I do say so myself. :D AND - I've only been spanked for using foul language once!

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Now how do suppose that happened?

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Hey guys, what do yall think of my little RR? Nobody at the N forum seems to care, and I'm starting to feel lonely. :cry: :D Zman's layout

This track plan is an adaptation of a layout in Marty McGuirk's "N Scale Model Railroading." It includes a northern staging area with a small passing track which will eventually be hidden by a low tree-covered ridge, an inside and outside track in the southeast corner, an industrial siding, and...

Here's an interesting article from March 16, 1891 in the Boston Herald. Rolling out of the New York and New England Railroad station at 3 pm yesterday afternoon, the New England Limited took all the glories that could be attached in a complete new train resplendent in white and gold. For three...

Talk about sensory overload...There's a flashing writhing GIF in every corner of every page. It reminds me of late Baroque architecture where every cornice and gable is adorned with spitting gargoyles framed by layered arabesques. Be that said, I still signed up.