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One of my biggest regrets from my youth was that I didn't hop a freight car to Seattle when I was single and had the chance. Of all the things I have passed up doing, this one is a real regret.

I have not talked much with Robin, but I have noticed his modelling. The cereal board construction inspired me! I have had a great deal of fun using some of his tips. I lost my father in law this past spring to this type of cancer. They are in my prayers for healing and strength during this time.

Also depends on the height of the railroad. On a dual level layout I bet you will see a lot more of that undercar detail. I like it and think it is a great job! That car sitting in the foreground on a siding is great also because someone else has time to look at it and can change heights to see...

Crashing trains is easily half the appeal of this game. I once launched a loco backwards at 100% throuttle. It had VERY bad physics so it was up to 80 in no time. The problem was I wasn't paying attention to what I was doing. I meant to be going forward. I was in a C40 and slammed into two old...

I'm a kettle lover! I run the diesels too, but the steamers are my favorite! Are you running with Otto on? He is the automatic fireman. You can turn him on or off in the settings setion on the startup screen. With him on all you have to do is manage the movement of the engine. It is pretty hard...

Go to: http://www.train-sim.com/login.htm You have to register, but it is free. There are very generous time limitation on using for free, but most of all there is a limit to the amount of free accounts that can be logged in at once. Just keep trying and you'll eventually get in. All the...

Careful guys! That sim can really cut into your modeling time!!!! If you insist on installing it.....head over to train-sim.com They have more stuff for free download than you can imagine. Better bring a high speed connection along though! Some of the routes are broken into 4-6, 20-40 meg...

That is a really cool link! Me and my wife were married in Gatlinburg. I missed seeing the museum though!!!!!:cry:

You basically wire the route to be able to both power packs by isolating rail. I think I will allow those who have done it to answer better.

Sounds like the smart budget approach! Although, with an additional power pack you could run two trains...it works much the same way with the panel... Trackplans.... Here is a good site for some ideas http://www.thortrains.net/4holayx.html http://www.thortrains.net/nglayou1.html Give those a...

That is entirely more than I am qualified to answer in detail. It is done by insulating sections of track and applying an electrical connection to each of those sections. Check your local library for books on wiring. Mine had a nice book on it. There is also the electrical forum. Both are great...

There are certainly other options. Blocks would do the job with just a couple of throttles. The DCC is kinda heavy priced. I did find a beginner set someone was selling for I think $155. I don't think that included any decoders though. He is selling engiens though and some of them might have...

A good grain facility (one of my favorite) can be modeled. They are not overly complex, provide a lot of traffic in the fall, and have a lot fo fun structures. Your height keeps you from modeling a mega grain facility. They also have a lot of options for a receiving industry for your grain...

That is a pretty big area. You can do a LOT of stuff there. I would suggest a loop configuration for a mainline, that way if you want to watch the trains go in circles you can. I prefer loops that had a section hidden so that they don't look like loops. Second I would suggest some industries...

It depends on how much you want to spend (DCC isn't cheap) and how complex the trackplan is.

I am currently making a 6"X24" layout. It has 4 turnouts, 5 drop areas for cars and 3 buildings. That is all in 1 sq ft. I think the size of the plywood you are looking at should be ample to keep you occupied! I would suggest buying 1/2 plywood and using some kind of bracing on the bottom with...

If you think that Train Simulator is stuck with only the original product or the commercial add ons....you are REALLY missing out. Take a trip to www.train-sim.com and go to the download library. The amount of stuff available is MASSIVE. You can find narrow gauge, Australian, European and a...

the engine! The automatic stoker was shoveling coal and full tilt. The blower was going, the doors and dampers were wide open. Air and coal were mixing for a really big fire. The steam pressure was keeping the safety valves open. Unfortunately the water pumps were not on. Mr. Hill finally found...

Brakemen without any brakes to fix.

THe weather is supposed to be pretty bad this weekend so I plan on getting some track laid. I have to work through building my first turnout. I am not really looking forward to it since I know I am going to be wasting some rail!