Hi Bill and All,
The decision to reopen lies with Pennsylvania and Philadelphia.
We all hope the reopening will be soon.
Sorry I have no more info than that.
Stay safe!
the Bach-man

Dear PRR,
This year we were initially scheduled (pre-virus) for 27 shows.
The Greenberg shows are not currently under consideration.
Sorry!
the Bach-man

Dear Plint,
As I recall, the B&M stock model was maroon.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

Dear Railman.
The difference is in the gauge. On30 track scales out at 30" between the rails; On3 Is 36 scale inches between the rails, a difference of (very) roughly 1/8". Therefore one won't run on the other without regauging.
Most items that advertise as both are buildings or other non-running models.   
Both are the same scale: 1/4" to the foot.
I suggest that you pick up a copy of the On30 Annual and the Narrow Gauge and Shortline Gazette. They are available at

https://whiteriverproductions.com/

The difference will not only be made clear, but you'll be amazed by the fine modeling in O Scale narrow gauge.
My favorite indoor scale is On30- I hope you'll see why!
Have fun!
the Bach-man

Dear Jerry,
We have made no On30 locos with smoke.
Most modelers now consider it more of a mess- maker than it's worth.
Be safe!
the Bach-man

Dear All,
A B&O smoothside baggage is NEW in the 2020 catalog.
Have fun!
Stay safe!
the Bach-man

Dear ALl,
It will, but it requires a filtered power supply.
What are you using?
the Bach-man

Dear Aubrey,
Everything will be compatible as far as track and power supply.
However, the Thomas characters use a European coupler while a US prototype set will use EZ Mate knuckle couplers.
Couplers can be changed, but you may need the help of a local shop or modeler.
Good luck!
the Bach-man

...but I bet the club didn't use one trainset powerpack!
; )
the Bach-man

Dear Tery,
Try this:

https://www.amazon.com/American-Railroad-Passenger-Hopkins-Technology/dp/0801827434/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=american+passenger+car+white&qid=1586570562&sr=8-1

Happy Easter!
the Bach-man

Dear Me (or you...)
Generally yes, since generally only one or two switches throw at a time.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

Dear Russel,
Try setting CV8 to 8.
Good luck!
the Bach-man

Hi, Bill and All!
East Erie is empty for a while; I guess various government agencies will determine
our reopening.
Those of us who can are working from home; I'm currently painting and lettering
some prototypes.
Planning continues, but times are uncertain...
I'll keep you all posted as I can, but I wish you all the best, and urge you all to
BE SAFE!
the Bach-man

A bit of clarification:
The flicker wasn't advertised as a feature; it was accidentally copied
from another Quick Start guide.
We're working on a corrected copy.
Sorry for the confusion!
the Bach-man

Dear All,
There is no flicker- it was an error in the documentation.
Sorry!
the Bachman