dwbeckett Rene S This video. Please note it is for subscribers only: http://www.trains.com/grw/default.aspx?c=a&id=1154 Thank's now I have to dig out my back isuse's to see how far back I have. Dave
Rene S This video. Please note it is for subscribers only: http://www.trains.com/grw/default.aspx?c=a&id=1154
This video. Please note it is for subscribers only: http://www.trains.com/grw/default.aspx?c=a&id=1154
Thank's now I have to dig out my back isuse's to see how far back I have.
Dave
Did you get the 2008 Dec. issue? Then all you have to do is click on the link provided.
Toad
The head is gray, hands don't work , back is weak, legs give out, eyes are gone, money go's and my wife still love's Me.
Rene Schweitzer
Classic Toy Trains/Garden Railways/Model Railroader
What vidio? was I sleeping ??
Yes the video was great
This is something Marc and the staff can be really proud of. I'm very happy for you all.
Congrats
I just watched the new video by Rene and Marc.
I love hearing the story, but Marc needs to stick to writting, his personality type, well, I did stay wake through it..
Is it REAL? or Just 1:29 scale?
Long live Outdoor Model Railroading.
SNOWSHOE "small RR in a confined space." They still have 200+ft of mainline. I see all of these great large railroads and then look at mine and think I wish I could afford to make mine twice the size. (I know most started small as well) I think seeing all these great railroads can be a bit disappointing to the new guy, especially today with prices of things. Maybe start a section on "Garden RR's with less then a hundred feet of track." Show that all the details can be made from scratch.
"small RR in a confined space." They still have 200+ft of mainline. I see all of these great large railroads and then look at mine and think I wish I could afford to make mine twice the size. (I know most started small as well) I think seeing all these great railroads can be a bit disappointing to the new guy, especially today with prices of things. Maybe start a section on "Garden RR's with less then a hundred feet of track." Show that all the details can be made from scratch.
I cut-up Snow's responce to Vic Smith, because I agree with the part's I left in, So it's the cost per foot that bothers me, Current list price per foot of SS track is $7.95 x 100ft = $795.00 + tax add two switch's #6 $186.00 x 2 =$372.00, a good power pack $250.00, and the misc stuff to make it all work $100.00 so far that's $1517.00 And you still need a Train........., I'm lucky I don't need to buy any more track except for the expanchions . Darn that's 100 foot. Darn I need a Switch, #6 would be nice, Darn I need more wire, Darn I need more rail insolator's, OK so my expanchion has to wait, Till my LOTTO ticket pay's off.
vsmith Snoe, you said it... As a small layout advocate I have to admit I get a bit incredulous whenever I read a header on the mag "Great RR in a Small Space" then come to find its taking up an entire 50'x50' backyard, thats considered "small" now? Sheesh, I guess mine would be considered micro-infintesimal at a myopic 10'x20' Probably explode some heads if my 3' portable ever got published
Snoe, you said it...
As a small layout advocate I have to admit I get a bit incredulous whenever I read a header on the mag "Great RR in a Small Space" then come to find its taking up an entire 50'x50' backyard, thats considered "small" now?
Sheesh, I guess mine would be considered micro-infintesimal at a myopic 10'x20'
Probably explode some heads if my 3' portable ever got published
Vic: I always thought the same "small RR in a confined space." They still have 200+ft of mainline. I see all of these great large railroads and then look at mine and think I wish I could afford to make mine twice the size. (I know most started small as well) I think seeing all these great railroads can be a bit disappointing to the new guy, especially today with prices of things. Yet I have seen some really great small railroads with lots of details. I just think with the way the economy is and the prices it would be a great thing to show that you can have a great railroad without needing all the turnouts and track. Maybe start a section on "Garden RR's with less then a hundred feet of track." Show that all the details can be made from scratch. Especially a logging line were things were not built to perfection but rather for its function. Even rolling stock can be done cheap now with Hartlands line of rolli ng stock like the mini series. I think one of the greats small RR is the daisy beach RR. ALthough it is 7/8th it can easily be done in any other scale.
Snow, you said it...
Have fun with your trains
I would like to see some smaller railroads appear in some issues. Great railroads that have less then 100ft of track or so. That might help attract more people, especially with track prices. It would show that you can have a great little RR. Heck you guys can do one on my RR to show that you dont need a lot of track and trains to have fun and have a decent layout.
Overall the issue looks good and like all the others they give me great ideas to help with my skills ( or the skills I dont have LOL)
kstrongOf the railroads that appeared in the early years of the magazine, I'm not sure how many are still around. The two that I can think of--my dad's Woodland Railway and Dutton Foster's PD&Q were in the magazine recently. Jack Verducci's line is also fairly "old," too, but I don't remember when it first appeared in print. People staying in one house for 25+ years is such a rarity anymore that railroads seldom get a chance to age to that level. Later, K
K
Marc's layout in this issue is a good example of what I ment, 3 layouts in 3 locations yet theres a continuity that its more about what the people have done since the first publishing.
kstrong People staying in one house for 25+ years is such a rarity anymore that railroads seldom get a chance to age to that level. Later, K
I for one have not stayed in one place for long, my current record is 1999-now Oakley, None of my RR's have been worthy of taking picture's of except now and it's only in the beginning stage. Do I think anyone has the same RR for the past 25 years NO, but I do think some have been around for more then 5 years with a lot of improvement's. That's what I would like to see.
Dave, Grumpy Today.
Great issue from a great magazine, enjoyed thumbing through while sitting in front of a toaty fire during lastnights Sierra Nevada rain storm.
Have fun, Rob
vsmith For 25th anniv, I was a bit dissappointed there wasnt anything retrospective about the issue, it was just another issue, albiet a bit thicker. Nice layouts and nice articles but nothing really about being 25 years old. Can I make a suggestion, I have some of the early issues and a suggestion, if any of those early layouts still exist, how about a short follow up? A condensed reprint of the original article with a short follow up showing the layout today, doesnt have to be long only one or two pages, but I think that would be really fascinating to see where someone started and where they ended up.
For 25th anniv, I was a bit dissappointed there wasnt anything retrospective about the issue, it was just another issue, albiet a bit thicker. Nice layouts and nice articles but nothing really about being 25 years old.
Can I make a suggestion, I have some of the early issues and a suggestion, if any of those early layouts still exist, how about a short follow up? A condensed reprint of the original article with a short follow up showing the layout today, doesnt have to be long only one or two pages, but I think that would be really fascinating to see where someone started and where they ended up.
And I feel the same way, why not add some each issue for the rest of the year.
Dave.
Snow,
I thought so. I used to love the drive from I-80 at Port Jervis on Rt. 23 over the mountain and then down onto Franklin.
Walt
Yeah I agree with Gary and Toad, great magazine that has some flesh to it now. I got my copy last week in the mail. Keep the good ideas rollin in.
Thanks for a great read.
Cameron
He who has the most trains wins!!
grandpops those were taken at High point State Park (Wantage). I live just down the road from their. Franklin is only 25 minutes away.
14 inches of snow was a little too much for the RR. Burried everything.
Where were those pics taken? We had family in Franklin, NJ until recently.
Snow I didn't see your RR or plow pushing that C**P out of the way.
Great issue. I really like the info on building those log cars. Good winter project for me. It came at a good time (while gettinmg hammered with a snowstorm)
This is the Highest point in NJ 1803ft and only a few miles from my house
Rene/Marc,
I thumbed through the magazine today and must admit it has teeth now.
I must admit now this IS a Magazine!!!!! Great job guys/gals and keep up.
I am just thinking what great wounders will be in the next issue????
Given the multitude of errors and total foul ups caused by our local Post Office over the years I don't look for it until it appears in the mailbox! And the Postmaster laughed over losing a 90 Grand Check!
GearDrivenSteam Already in two foreign countries and I don't even have mine yet. Go figure.
Already in two foreign countries and I don't even have mine yet. Go figure.
Awh.....it is ok, there's more in the worldly sand box for you.
Gee I don't get my copy till the third or fouth of the month preceeding the issue date ( Nov for Dec ). When it's latter then that I ask and receive for a replacment copy.
Ps I like the NEW preview's
Wow. Already in two foreign countries and I don't even have mine yet. Go figure. Congrats, GR.
Gary,
Wow, you are a lucky guy! That issue just mailed on the 25th!
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