I just tell them I'm a model railroader and proceed depending on their reaction. Some are curious and some are humored. The nasty ones I just ignore and explain there are many types of hobbies. Some

Guys, when someone asks you what is your hobby, what do you answer ? Or how do you briefly describe your hobby to a "layman" ? John Riddell

John there were also some Fe-Q cars rebuilt into Fe-V Series 66200-66700 1935/36 (number of cars ?) rebuilt with steel sides and auto loaders inside. Also 51 class Fe-U cars were modified into Fe-W

After I retired a couple of times, my daughter suggested I create a website as something to do. She suggested Sunshine Models. I received a reluctant OK from Martin and that's where the website

Hello Steam Era Modelers: We are pleased to announce that Westerfield Models is having a Multi-day NATIONAL TRAIN DAY SALE and A ONE DAY SALE to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the

Robert Amsler, Jr. asked: "I am looking for some 2D-F8 Pennsy trucks. I don’t like the Kadee trucks because I don’t think the sprung trucks look prototypical. I have looked for Bowser and Red

Micahel, Brilliant. Many thanks for the idea! Lawrence Rast Fort Wayne, Indiana

I am working on two Westy Classics, ATST Bx-11 and Bx-12 with raised roof. The 1955 photo I have of a Bx-11 shows the corner rods still in place. I wanted these to have relief or stand away for the

Hello Michael, this definitely makes sense. Greetings Johannes Gesendet: Freitag, 10. Mai 2019 um 15:34 Uhr Von: "Michael Gross" <ActorMichaelGross@...> An: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io Betreff:

that's a really good idea! doh, it never occurred to me to do that. :-[ Tim O' -- *Tim O'Connor* *Sterling, Massachusetts*

Kadee has been converting their trucks to the HGC plastic. I think their priority has been to first convert the trucks for their RTR freight cars. Give Sam a ring and find it if they will

The 8 rung ladders are probably there because they were an option, added to the Branchline kits for prototypes that had the 8 rung. The regular side and end detail sprues had 7 rung ladders, along

Johannes, those are, indeed, plastic wheels. I always install plastic wheels when painting and weathering models. Among other things, the axles mask the stock truck axle pockets from paint. The

Robert; Order the Bowser truck directly: part no 74286, and add your choice of wheelsets. Elden Gatwood

Beautyful car, no doubt! But do you have installed plastic wheels? The flanges do look much larger than regular RP25s. Best regards Johannes Modeling the early post-war years up to about 1953

Ben, They’re definitely there and turned up in a search: https://shop.atlasrr.com/p-4054-ho-8-rung-ladders-2-sets-side-and-end.aspx /Colin

I think this has been discussed before, probably more than once. The only way I know to acquire the RC version is to stumble into an older kit (or RTR?) that came with them. AFAIK, the Bowsers are

I am looking for some 2D-F8 Pennsy trucks. I don’t like the Kadee trucks because I don’t think the sprung trucks look prototypical. I have looked for Bowser and Red Caboose trucks but can’t

Tim you may be correct. But as one who has worked with research libraries who claim “ownership” of photos, so I can use the images in a publication, I know that if I was to freely disperse that

It is with great pleasure that I must act to terminate all threads regarding UP Big Boy 4014 and its return to life. I mean, who would have thought…However, …face it guys, 4014 is not a freight