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The primary differences between the GP-40 and the "Dash 2" are fairly subtle. The doors on the battery boxes alongside the short hood had bolted on side covers on the -2 as and hindged doors on the earlier GP-40. The -2 also had a rear cab roof that had a tapered overhang that joined the...

You need to add people to make it look more realistic. Tom

First I've heard they produce an FT. Tom

Whenever possible, paint after construction. That way you can fix any flaws, rough spots or glue marks first and not mess up the finish. I usually pre- paint only what would be hard to paint after assembly. Tom

Very impressive, love the structures! Tom

Jim, A quick search of Railpub.com and a look in their catalog lists a copy of the Jan 1988 Modelrailroader available for $3.00. Tom

Try Railpub, a railroad magazine back issue dealer. Tom

Like life in general, the answer to your question depends on certain factors. If I was running my cars any kind of distances, I would equip them with metal wheelsets.On a smaller moodel railroads, I would use my modeling funds elsewhere. I model in HO, and have a small 10 by 12 swithing layout...

I for one have never understood the mystique airbrushes and airbrushing seems to have. I have been using the same Paasche H since the early seventies, and I like it for so much that I've had a top of the line Testors Aztek A4709 thats still untouched in the box after 3 years. Kalmbach does a...

Here is a link to a source for the decals on "O" scale http://www.railcar.com.au/thinfilm_decals.htm Tom

What scale and gauge? I have an intact set of Thinfilm RGS HO scale decals. Tom

Uploading photos here is very easy. After scanning the photos onto your computer, go to the General Interest Forum, click on "Guage Rules, FAQ's and helpful info. In the sub-catagories, click on "Posting Pics on the Guage" and follow the simple instructions. You will creat a gallery, and when...

Bob, The two best things about our hobby are the fellowship and the willingness to share ideas and information. Thanks, Tom

Yes, Texas and New Orleans. Back "in the day", Texas law required any railroad operating in Texas be headquartered in Texas. The T&NO was the wholly owned SP subsidiary created to meet the conditions of that law. SP locomotives, steam and diesel, had four digit numbers, T&NO three digit numbers...

I believe its SP/T&NO 2-8-2 745 and her train, moved there because of Katrina. Tom

Kurt, Try this site. Go to AT&SF, and look for pre 1967 photos http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/ Her's a few samples: http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/atsf/atsf2335n.jpg http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/atsf/atsf2374n.jpg http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/atsf/atsf2394n.jpg...

Art, Although I totally agree with you regarding the condition of much of the Northeastern Railroad's freight car fleets, in the case of this car, it would have been brand new in my era. These styles of 50'6" interior length, exterior post boxcars are generally referred to as IPD boxcars. Due...

Wow, great looking car. And Wow, how different things in my era (late 70's) and yours. In my era that car would be so shiny it would make your eyes hurt. Tom

Stewart, I'm such a dedicated rail/marine freak that I'm building not one but two layouts with a rail/marine theme. One, a 9'3" by 9'7" by 2' shelf layout, is a free-lanced version of Shelton. Wa that receives cars via carbarge. The sole major industry is a plywood mill, and there will be a...

Great photo. From the looks of the adjacent track, I would say if its not a locomotive service track, locomotives are frequently sitting there. Tom