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Well I had a thread started in the Layout Design section but figured since I am making the switch to N-Scale for sure I would start a new one here to document the entire process. First off, at this time I have very limited space to work with, which is why I have designed the layout to be built...

I am just getting started in N-scale after I realized I will never be able to accomplish what I want in HO. I am subscribed to Model Railroader but, have seen there are quite a few N-Scale specific magazines as well. They seem to all be bi-monthly and quite expensive though so I want to get...

Well I've almost given up on someone releasing a model of a BN GP9 in HO. I have been trying to find a undec. Proto 2000 engine with no luck ( for less then $125!). So I've narrowed it down to 2 choices. 1. Buy a GP9 off eBay decorated for a less common and not in demand roadname and...

Thought since this section is kinda dead lately we should start a thread where you can post all of your equipment specific to this forum. Whether it be rolling stock, a unique or scratchbuilt industry, or a custom locomotive. Basically anything you don't see in model photo's every day of the...

Well I just received a set of 5 NP PS-2 covered hoppers I got off eBay for $35 I didn't realize how much there was to the build on these so I thought I might as well document my first project of this magnitude, might be worth a few laughssign1 Here is what the kit looked like when it was all...

Well long story short, he PM'd me about a kit I had been looking for that was rare and out of production and so I called and bought it. Thing is it was the kit he was planning on buying and didn't realize they only had onewall1. Well I found another one and need to get ahold of him before the...

Well my wife has been talking about getting into photography for awhile now and I'd like to suprise here and get a nice digital camera for her. I really don't even know where to start as there are so many choices out there. I can't really afford a uber expensive one but would like one that...

Well after getting back into the hobby recently I have a much greater desire to model my locomotives and rolling stock (mainly engines though) to better represent the prototype. Problem is I'm having a hard time finding good photo's of the exact engines I have. What is everyone else's sources...

Has anyone here ever tried using one of those battery operated Cold Heat soldering tools? I got one as a gift a couple years ago and for the life of me cant get it to work worth a darn. I don't know if it's me, the tool, or the solder that comes with it but I can't get it to flow. Tried to...

Well I recently purchased 2 NIB Proto 2000 GP38-2's off eBay for $90 shipped for both. I just got them today and while I am extremely impressed with the overall level of detail for a plastic model I am alittle disappointed in a few things. First of all I thought that all Proto 2000 engines...

Does anyone know of a way to lower the older Athearn engines body's? I just bought my first new engine in years and noticed how high in the saddle the older Athearn's are in comparison, makes them look kinda top-heavy. Look really bad coupled together. Not sure if theres a way to do it or if...

Anyone have some good pictures or info about these logging flats used in the Pacific Northwest and possibly other parts of the country? Most look like they were built out of normal 40' and 50' flatcars I know most were of Union Pacific and Northern Pacific heritage but any other road names...

Well I am watching a BN GP20 on eBay that is labeled as a Athearn SD9 but I PM'd the guy and he said it is actually the loco in the photo which is a Proto 2000 GP20 from what it appears. The model has horn hook couplers though which makes me think its a older model. Question is, how much...

Well I though I would share my project with you guys. So far it is only a 30"x9' switching layout that will become part of my master-plan down the road. The Camas Prairie was a joint shortline between UP an BN in North Central Idaho. For any of you that know the protype this would be roughly...

Does anyone know of any cab interior kits for Athearn locomotives? Just purchased a R-T-R BN GP35 and would like to add an interior to it. I know someone used to make cab interior kits as I saw them in an old Walthers catalog years ago. Can't find anything in the recent one though?