Maybe eBay. Unfortunately trains shows have been non-existent around here lately.

I'm guessing this is a long shot, but I'm making a small diorama which will include an n-scale EMD Warbonnet locomotive. Because it will be a static display, it doesn't need to be functional and I'm trying to find one that's less expensive than new.

Anyone have an idea?

Thanks,

Pauley

Holy Shmoly!

Quote from: the Bach-man on February 14, 2021, 11:12:44 PM
Dear Pauley,
I went to your site and found it very interesting.
Keep on having fun!
the Bach-man

Thanks, Bach-man. Much appreciated.

Although I never had a model train set as kid, I've always been interested in them and thought I'd give it a try as a retirement hobby.

So a little over three years ago I got a Bachmann Digital Commander. I've had a great time since, mostly building scenery.

One thing I noticed right away is that train set-based layouts don't seem to be very popular in model train publications.

So, to make a long story short, I documented my experience in building a table top, set-based layout (and other dioramas). It might be more pertinent for a beginner, but I figured that this would be a good forum in which to link up with others in a similar situation.

Your feedback is welcome.

www.bostontype.com

Pauley

Very nice! Great job.

Thanks for the post.

I use their stuff often. Sure wish I could beam into their store whenever I have an upcoming construction project instead of the slow-motion, trial and error method of buying on-line.

Wow - that's incredible!

Quote from: the Bach-man on September 07, 2020, 10:04:45 PM
Dear MJ,
A light covering os ballast material can result in a very realistic appearance.

I have used the above ballast method successfully on a diorama or two.

One simple thing I've done on my main layout is to paint the entire track (including the sides of the rails) burnt umber. Obviously you need to be very careful not to mess up switches. And don't use sandpaper to clean paint of the top of the rails.

It may not win any awards from Model Railroader Magazine, but it looks just fine on my slightly abstract layout.

Thanks for posting that link.

Quote from: Len on April 13, 2020, 03:39:47 PM
Having spent a lot of hours riding New Haven RDCs, I can say Rapido got them right.

The September 2019 issue of Model Railroad News also has an extensive review.

And searching "rapido rdc santa fe" will bring up several videos of the RDC cars in Santa Fe livery (my favorite).

Caution: some of those videos are a bit painful to watch.

Reminds me of an old Boston PCC trolley car.

The locally famous, almost 100-year-old Blind George's Newspaper and Magazine store in Grants Pass, OR, closed last week. The local newspaper had asked readers if they had any memories of it they'd like to share.

It just so happened that it was one of the first buildings I modeled back in 2017, so I sent in a pic.

I've noticed that model railroaders don't achieve an abundance of notoriety.  But now that I've achieved fame, I'm guessing that fortune couldn't be too far behind.



https://www.flickr.com/photos/davisinla/49411127076/in/album-72157664108407947/

Great link. Thanks.

What I find mesmerizing is that is that looking at railroads and surrounding areas from a drone's point of view is pretty close to how our model railroads are seen while standing next to the layout table.

As realistic as some model layouts are, the fact is those scenes are rarely viewed from that angle.

(Anyone ever build a layout at eye level?  )

Quote from: DMJ-Oregon on January 21, 2020, 07:29:10 PM
I wanted to like this but really frustrated spending half my train time putting train back on track!  ~Mike

Yea, it's a drag to have problems in a new set - but don't despair, it will work out.

I've had a few equipment issues over the past few years, but between Bachmann's repair department and a bit of detective work, the glitches have been smoothed out.

Keep us posted as to what they say.