On a DC layout, is it possible to use 2 power packs on the same line? My layout is 5 X 14, and walking doesn't come easy to me. If I used power on one side, but always left the throttle at zero, would I be able to power up on the other side instead of always having to walk around and back and forth? I realize polarity would be a prime consideration.

Any time you have a hard job, always give it to the laziest guy. He will always find the easiest way. I'm trying.

Lynn

...it was announced that after much legal wrangling, (the lawyers got richer,) and without too much government interference...er...help, the trackage rights were obtained for the Dubuque, Davenport and St Louis Railroad, earlier this week.
The railroad's President and head Broom Pusher, Carl, stated that the railroad has hopes to also operate a passenger train from Chicago to St Louis. The railroad will be known as "the Mississippi River Route."
It is uncertain when the first train will begin operations, as there are "areas that need to be worked on."

Anyone ever see this book? I checked it out from my local library a couple days ago, and I like it! I may have to go buy a used copy off Amazon once I get a job and money again

The 1939 movie "Union Pacific" is on Turner Classic Movies.(Direct TV Ch256).
Never saw it but with the title, gotta check it out.
Gee..Wonder if they paid the UP a royalty?

Sincerely hope none of you even knew these kids. Seems another case of avoiding crossing protection has taken 5 young lives. My thoughts are with all who knew them, and especially my brothers and sisters on the Amtrak crew. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/0...7200.shtml Though I know none of those involved, it's still a sad day. Bob C.

Here is a link to a blog that is a treasure chest of old photos that help with modeling details.
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Today's picture shows an old grocery store front, and at the top of the windows are little pictures of the "Old Dutch Cleanser" lady.
I remember Old Dutch Cleanser, but had forgot about the paintings on the glass store fronts. I seem to recall the Morton Salt girl painted like these too.
It's little details like this that I have forgotten that really dress up a layout. You can download the picture and enlarge it a little more to see the details.
Charlie

I think CSX and it's predecessors should have it's own thread. June 10, 2009 New Castle, Pa
Charlie

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Hey guys, ...roadbeds...
Usually, yards are flat and you can't make out any difference in height whereas the mainlines are elevated.... usually. Rather than laying cork for each line in the yard, I'm thinking it would seem easier to just lay down one big sheet. Does anybody make sheets of cork for this purpose?
On the flip side, it might be easier to go ahead and lay down the cork for each line and then fill in the in-betweens with wall joint compound.
Thoughts?

Hey guys,
I'm messing around with a little subway scene and I'd like to put a bunch of little stores along the platform. Thing is, since it's below ground, I only need the fronts. I tried printing out a bunch of storefronts on my printer but it looked hokey. Besides, I'd like to put LED's behind for light so I'll need actual windows. Anybody have any ideas? I looked into DPM but couldn't seem to find just the fronts. Anybody have a bunch of old pieces laying around they'd care to part with?