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There are many do's and dont's in life.announce1 For example, DON'T start dating a friend, DON'T spit into the wind, DON'T try to shave around a pimple, etc. Anyhow, I was wondering what are some of the big do's and dont's of Model Railroading in everyone's experience? :mrgreen: In my...

I'm usually very conservative when buying trains. I'll debate something for months at a time, whether its worth the money, what else I could use the money for, etc. However, there comes a time when I have to stop saving, being cautious, and just get what I want because I've missed many...

Did the C&O ever operate a standard issue USRA Mike without their K-2 or K-3 modifications? I've searched through the C&O historical society photo archive without much luck. :confused: I ask because I have a C&O USRA Mike which is a great engine, but I can't help but feel like its a road name...

Like many of you out there, I'm an avid steam engine fan. :thumb: Particularly I like C&O, NKP, and NYC power. Thankfully, in recent years there have been dozens of awesome ready to run models available for those of us who haven't the money for brass. :mrgreen: I thought it might be...

Much like a lifelong New Yorker stuck in southern California, unable to watch and attend Mets games, a model railroader away from his favorite railroad is a sad one indeed. Okay, what the heck am I talking about? What I mean is when I walk into an LHS anywhere in Arizona, or California for...

Has anyone ever built a Branchline Trains passenger car kit? I was wondering how their kits are made, if they're easy to assemble, good directions, etc? Thanks! :mrgreen:

I was just thinking the other day about my very first train set. It was my 6th birthday. I got a Bachmann set with an 0-6-0 switcher, 4 cars, and a caboose. That locomotive ran for about two weeks before it died. sign1 But that was enough to get me hooked. I still have one of the cars that...

Anyone else out there have a 2:1 rolling stock to locomotive ratio? I seriously have upwards of 30 locomotives and only about 65-70 freight and passenger cars. sign1 Its a sickness, really. You see an engine you really want and without really giving regard to whether or not it fits, you...

Let me share with you all a little story about something that was once very near and dear to my heart. I belonged to a model railroading club in the Phoenix, AZ area, I won't mention which one. I was a member there for over 10 years. Our membership was rather large, but our active membership...

Those of you who model in the steam era. Did you consciously build a roster to have a diverse variety of locomotives, to represent a cross section of the railroad you model, or just buy ones that looked cool and were available at the time? :mrgreen: I ask because, as you know, its difficult...

After three and a half years of faithful service my computer kicked the bucket two weeks ago, so I haven't been around lately. I guess three and a half was a pretty good run for a laptop that was on for several hours every day. Honestly, thinkpads are great. I should have a new one soon. :)...

I like it and all, but anyone have a new photo?

I'm looking to make my next C&O steamer purchase, as I'm slowly trying to build up a small, but diverse roster since I changed my era to the late 40's. My last purchase was a BLI 2-8-2. Which should I go for next? :confused: Here's my list: - Proto Heritage 2-8-4 - Rivarossi 2-6-6-6 - Broadway...

I don't know if anyone else has tried this, but I've found that when mixing plaster or hydrocal for use on scenery it helps to mix the paint color you want the ground to be directly into the plaster. It doesnt effect the curing properties of the plaster and saves you another step if you want to...

Okay C&O fans, I have a question, or rather a few. What paint schemes has the C&O used over the years besides the yellow and blue scheme? :confused: I know they used to have pullman green cars but when did they phase them out? And when were the yellow and blue ones introduced? Thanks!:mrgreen...

Has anyone bought one or more of the new Rapido passenger cars. I've seen them in stores and the quality looks almost too good to be real. :shock:Are they worth the price? How smoothly do they run?

Unfortunately, my awesome new Mikado is turning out to be a devil in disguise. It makes a weird clicking sound which I tracked down to a misaligned siderod assembly. :curse: I can't figure out how to fix it. This engine is starting to become a royal pain you know where. Anyone know a good...

I recently purchased a Broadway Limited Imports Heavy Mikado for use on my layout. I waited for a long time to get it. I operate with normal DC control and followed the instructions for use in the provided manual. The locomotive did not operate when I applied power, it merely drew a great...

Does anyone here have a Broadway Limited Imports heavy Mikado? I've ordered one from Trainworld and they have no idea when they'll get them in stock. Its on backorder. I'm trying to find out if they just havent shipped from the factory yet, or if they havent even produced them yet, I'm kind...

I'm looking at a Key Imports Brass 4-8-4. Can anyone vouch for their quality? The one I'm looking at is a slightly older model. I'm not sure when it was produced. If anyone here has a Key loco, how do you like it? Is it smooth running and a good puller? Thanks!