I'd like to be able to embed a youtube video directly into a post.

Hi guys, spent about an hour and a half taking these pics this morning. Takes a while when you have to move things lol

Just a word of caution, there are 32 pics in this series, so loading times may varry depending on what your connection is

We start off with a BNSF AC4400CW on point, followed by a BNSF Dash 8-40BW, and then a UP SD90/43MAC. 3 NSC 3-Unit 53' wells, 9 Maxi-IV's, 12 NSC 3-Unit 53' wells, and then 3 Single Unit NSC 53' wells

Greentings all, and Happy Holidays,

I was just contacted by my friend up at the Kiski Junction Railroad and told about this new site. I had been a 'lerker' at the old site but I don't think I ever posted, just observed. However, this time I think I'll post from time to time.

My name is Kevin and as you may have figured out from my handle I'm a railroad cop (32 years). I've been a modeler for.......oh maybe 50 years! Well, at least I've been interested in trains that long. I've been building models for at least 40 years and am working on my final layout (I hope). I live in western PA and visit the KJR regularly.

Anyway, that's me. And I hope to drop in often and give my 2 cents worth now and again.

Later,

KT

I know this isn't a model train - obviously - but it is hobby related, and what a hobby!

Quote:Mind-blowing remote-controlled tank is 550 pounds of awesome

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Here's a remote-controlled, quarter-sized scale model of a German King Tiger panzer that could crush most other RC models under its treads. That's not just because of its size — the World War II era panzer weighs a monstrous 550 pounds. Also, it's six feet long, and powered by two 500 watt electric motors — enabling the tank to tow a full-sized car on an even surface.

The turret works, too — though it doesn't fire (or at least we think it doesn't). But the two-foot-long barrel is motorized to simulate recoil, and it even has speakers that blare the satisfying, heavy noises treads make while crunching along.

So, yeah, the price. With all of those big numbers up there, you should already be expecting this one right here: $10,000. The King Tiger is one of many model tanks of all makes and sizes built by the folks at Mark-1 Tanks, based in Great Britain.

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Hi all,just thought i'd ask if anyone is using or has used the Block Watcher from DC Specialities.I'am getting ready to buy enough of them to make signals and such work automatically.Any feedback on the pros and cons of the Block Watcher would be great.I do plan on just buying a few at first just to see what i can do with them before i invest on buying what i actually need. Thanks Harold Cole

Non-Weathered or Pre-Weathered Track. That is the question.

As I gear-up to begin the destruction and sub-sequent rebirth of my layout, I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with pre-weathered track? If anyone can alert me to potential pit falls, if any, on the use or pre-weathered track?

For the record when I do begin to re lay my track work I've decided to go with flex track this time around. I still plan on using my hand laid turnouts, its just this time around in the event I want or have to move the layout I don't want to worry about damaging the delicate track work. Plus it will be a big time saver and allow me to get back up and running quickly.

Thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.

I would like to take a moment to introduce you to the Beaver Central Rail (BCR). This is my freelanced logging line based in Canada. It is a work in progress with much more yet to go. Right now I just recently got the bench work up and most of the foam in place. I will be adding roadbed and track next as i want to get some trains running. I had hoped to have the track in place by Christmas time but had to take 2 weeks off to finish a bathroom renovation. I will try and keep this thread updated as i progress along. For now here are a few quick pics that I snapped with my cell phone last night. I do have a good camera as well so at some point i will try and get some better pics.

The Layout is a cut up 4x8 that works out to about a 5x9.

The trackplan is roughly basked of this one that can be found in a really old MR magazine and in the logging for model railroads book they publish.

I’d like to ask the CEO of GERN Industries to start a new thread here on the Big Blue. I have an announcement to make and I need a # for a covered hopper.

Ok Josh has a real good roll by so i figured id try. Here is ON1 rolling through Oneida led by a Conrail unit followed by NYO&W unit still in Chessie colors. A little pic for Chessie and no Ralph i didnt forget you

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Hi guys, i am hoping i can get some help here. I am modeling the Modesto and Empire Traction Company as many of you might now. After the weekly visit to the M&ET, i noticed that in December 2008, the M&ET has acquired 2 new locos to there roster, RP20BD #2000 and RP20BD #2001 pushing there roster to 13 switching locos (9 70-Toners, 2 SW1500's, and 2 RP20BD's)

I am wondering, what would be required to make such locos? I personally have never heard of the RP20BD switching locos until i read about them on M&ET's web site and then looked them up on google. Here is a link to the page about M&ET's RP20BD #2001: http://www.trainweb.org/gensets/railpower/met/2001.html

Apparently, the 2 RP20BD's for the M&ET were made from a pair of GP10's. Would these be a hard loco to kitbash? What locos could i start with to do make a pair of RP20BD's?

Any help and info is and will be appreciated