Not exactly a MUG shot..........

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Thank y'all so very much! For the record, I'm currently modeling in N scale, attempting to optimize wheels and couplers and track. I play for hours with my tiny one-switch siding layout that can handle six cars (three in the siding, with a lead to accommodate six cars plus one GP-type locomotive). In years past I spent several years of lunch hours watching the EJ&E Waukegan local switch the North Chicago Switch and the Stone Container plant in North Chicago, IL. After that I spent a lot of time watching CNIC and UP in Memphis switching selected industries. Now in South Texas I can watch the KCS local switch along Agnes Street in Corpus Christi, as well as switching action at the Port. So that's what I like. I'll post some pix in the appropriate places. My amateur radio station is an IC-7200 transceiver with antennas for 30, 17, and 6 meters, all morse code. I am easily amused.

I look forward to being aboard this fine 'site. Thanks again! Ric