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Hey everyone, my layout is taking place in the early 1930's and I cannot find o scale cars from the 20's and early 30's to put on it. In pictures of o scale layouts and dioramas I always see model t's, but i can't find the company that sells them. Anybody have any ideas?

Nkp174, I am not sure what I want to model, If I decide that I have the capability to do it, I will definately try something simple. Ray, thanks for those threads, they are very informative.

nkp174, I like your idea, seems simple enough, but I will probably need to get some practice with it. Also, good luck with the On3 2-8-0, hope it turns out great!

Ray, I think that those threads would be very useful, if you have a chance to find them, I would be very interested in reading them.

All of your projects are very good! Ray I was very impressed with your engines, considering that one is supposed to be lionel, I am guessing that you work in O gauge like me. How did you do the rivets on your engines? What tools do you use when building your engines? Care to share any tips, you...

Nachoman, your loco is coming along great! I don't think that I would be able to use brass, I just don't have the tools and machines for metal.

Has anyone ever tried to scratchbuild a loco? What did you build it out of? It seems like a big undertaking, but it would be really fun and neat if you could do it. Any thoughts, or tips?

Thanks everyone, there are no directions included and I want to just do it in bunches not a field, however, I love how the faux fur looks. Nice Job!

What about "Granite-Port" or "Granite Harbour"? The layout looks great!

O scale I think that this model turned out great. Awesome job everyone! Does any know how I could modify this print out so that it is O scale? What about any card model sites that offer O scale? Thanks

I have been having trouble placing woodland scenics field grasses on my o gauge layout. It just falls over with every glue I try:curse:. I guess it takes to long for the glue to dry to hold it up, or maybe the glue just isn't tacky enough. Any ideas? Thanks.

Hey everyone, I haven't been to the gauge in quite a few months, what a difference. I am not sure why the change took place, but I miss the old gauge, no offense to anyone. It just takes longer to navigate, and doesn't look as good. I expect that there will be benefits however, because I think...

I guess the area I live in isn't actually "rural", at least not anymore, but I wouldn't call it a busy suburb.

I did findan old picture in my stuff of the 1936 flood in tarentum, A town just up the allegheny from pittsburgh. The flood hit the city very hard as well, I believe. Plus it includes some railroad structures too.:thumb:

Hey everyone:wave: I live in fairly rural area near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, I was wondering if anyone else lived in the area of PIttsburgh and if they model anything from Pittsburgh. So I figured I would start a thread with pictures of our Pittsburgh based models and/or layouts. I'm still new...

Thanks, I also want to know how to easily make it recessed like a real window?

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but I will try anyway.:) I have started making structures from card stock and cereal bord etc. I use graphics printed from the computer. I think that they look good except the windows. Do you know how I can make more realistic, recessed...

Im not sure if this is the right forum to put this in, let me know if it isnt. As a model railroader with a budget I have begun to look into making my own ground coverings, I have made ballast for some sidings of my railroad with dirt and some ash, and I have sifted some dirt to replace soil...

lionel 671 cleaning I have just bought a lionel 671 turbine engine and tender at a train show and It all works, I would just like to know how to clean it up and oil it up so it is as good as new. And just for additional info, it has a smoke heater, not a bulb. And one more thing, the whistle...

thanks, that is definately helpful!