Thanks everyone for your input on this. I am not in a rush, and I know these small vendors have lots going on, so I'll hang tight and hope for the best for him. I know I'll get it eventually. It's not

As anyone seen or heard from Ted? I know that his job and location are kind of ground zero for the virus problem. I placed an order with him in early March and have not heard anything..... Thanks Jim

It seems like an aftermarket Duryea underframe kit is needed, though I have no idea if they are "all the same", or how many variations there are. With Santa Fe, and is it B&O(?), and others who were h

At one time, there was reference to IM doing the C&O cars with the "deco" ends. I wonder if that is in this run, or has that idea been dropped? Jim Lackner

Auto-Train added couplas (caboose end and furnishings) to the end of two (?) of the auto racks. I've been told that it was a failed experiment, as the slack action was too hard on the crew. So instead

It looked like a great deal, until I saw the 15 cents for postage. Deal breaker! Jim Lackner

I have long forgotten the reason for doing it, but I recall "annealing" brass wire in the past. This made it easier to work with, by heating it with a match or lighter, then letting it cool. Maybe som

And did any of these (in this advertisement), ever match a specific prototype? All that I have ever seen is "similar to, but not an exact match to...." Jim Lackner