Ralph's 2013 Duff Challenge(s)

[Ralph]

That is very creative Ralph ---I tried to convince my wife that I wanted to convert the fireplace in my rec room into a steam engine firebox but she wouldn't buy the idea---there goes the end of my Duff Challenge

That's hilarious! I think you should still try it! Although I didn't read it, I recall hearing that one of Model Railroader's annual April Fool joke articles was about adding a fireman to your realistic operations.

Ralph, that nylon screen and foam is just what some of the areas on my road need. That is an idea for the academy for sure. It is the little things that make the difference, and this is so simple.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Charlie

Thanks Charlie! Hope it works for you. I know we both appreciate economical modeling approaches. I'm pretty pleased by the results.