Which railroad do you model

[Anonymous]

i used to have a 4x8 HO layout that i ran NS engines, and some Southern engines on and made it into a freelance railroad in a small town near me in NC.

but that hasnt been worked on in about 3 years so im gonna start over new, either with just another 4x8, or maybe going a bit bigger, dont have the space, and personally i wouldnt have fun if i had a layoud the size of texas in my basement. Im gonna base it on a shortline much like the one in my town, using a NS engine of some sort, and also plan to get my hands on a steam locomotive and run an excursion train on the railroad too.

i get most my stuff from LHS, but its not really local, its an hour away. I plan on ordering a lot of stuff over the internet in the comin g months.

[rickcoog]

I am getting back into modelling after a 10 year layoff. I will now have an area approximately 17X20ft to construct a layout. As my dad used to say, We model "Best & Only". This layout will be set in Eastern Ohio, since that is where I am from, with the era being transition from steam to diesel. So I guess that puts it in the 1940's-50's. I will be back asking advice on what could be done to make this layout work the best. I get most of my equipment and supplies from G&G Model Shop in Houston, Gus has been a great retailer for years and years, now I am getting more from the net and ebay because of the traffic problems to get into Houston.

[Mr Mekanik]

My is fictional HO but I would like to do a small section of the FNM (Mexican National Railroad) in the city of Zacatecas. The track is laid in a "Zig Zag" pattern for the Train to climb the mountain where the City Of Zacatecas is located. I rode that route in the mid 60's. Has anyone I seen pictures of the Chihuahua Copper Canyon? That is a railroad to build.
"Stay On The Tracks"

[Anonymous]

ho and n Freelanced ho-cnw//n-bnsf

[Anonymous]

I'm an N Scaler of the Santa Fe RR. I lived for ten years in and around Phoenix, AZ (1985-1995). But I didn't start my layout until 2001. I started collecting only the best MicroTrains and Kato. In order to get some of the good stuff, I could only find them on eBay. I also buy from Brooklyn Locomotive Works and Trainworld.

I recently joined the Lockheed Martin Recreational Association HO Scale Railroad Club after moving to Fort Worth, TX. I have bought six locomotives (all Santa Fe) off eBay and had DCC installed in them by AngeloHobbies.com.

I consider myself an urban cowboy (BUT NOT A DALLAS COWBOY FAN) and an urban model railroader. [:)]

[Anonymous]

will someone please tell me what LHS is

[Anonymous]

Boston and Maine. And some Amtrak stuff.

[IRONROOSTER]

QUOTE: Originally posted by crmorrow2852

will someone please tell me what LHS is

LHS is Local Hobby Shop.
I follow the PRR, Ma&Pa, and WWF (and other 2 footers). I get most of my stuff at train shows, followed by mail order and LHS. I'd get more at LHS but they don't carry S.
Enjoy
Paul

[Jetrock]

I model the "Sacramento Belt Line", an industrial belt line owned and operated by the Sacramento Northern Railroad and Central California Traction. Motive power is primarily SN, with a little CCT, and some "guest appearances" by WP engines (the parent line of SN.)

The Belt Line was electrified until 1953, and was a frequent destination for trolley railfans, who often ran fan trips using antique trolley and interurban equipment. So, while the period I model (1947-1965) is generally past the end of trolley and passenger interurban service for Sacramento, "civilian" trolleys will often make an appearance on the layout, complicating things for switcher crews trying to swap out cars while appreciative railfans snap cameras at them from rattling trolley cars on the main!

[MAbruce]

I model in N-scale and my preferred railroad is Norfolk & Western.

I say “preferred” because of my purchasing tendencies. I’m on a tight budget (no budget at present), so I’m always on the look out for great deals. That’s why you’ll see a pair of ACL SD35’s and a UP GP20 running around my fictitious east coast layout location that is supposed to be served by N&W:





Oh well, I consider them foreign power on loan. [:D]

I have to stretch my MRR dollars to the limit, so my main sources have been eBay and other on-line dealers. I also rummage though the clearance bins at my LHS. There are deals out there if you look hard enough for them, and you are not overly particular about the road names you run. I don’t buy “junk” unless I know it can be fixed up to look nice and run reliably.

It’s an expensive hobby! [xx(][xx(]

[greatn]

My sign-in says it all!! I am in HO. My freight cars I get on-line, however, my engines I get from my LHS.

[Anonymous]

I model Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, and Rio Grande. I live in Gainesville, Georgia, but I used to live in Southern California. The Railroads they have here are Norfolk Southern and CSX. I go to three different hobby shops to buy what I need.

[Anonymous]

i model Canadian Pacific Railway Mainline roughly between Boardview, and Winnipeg between the years 1980-2000. I like 2 run 20+ trains with three head end locomotives! I also have a small LHS in town that i buy alot of stuff through!

[Anonymous]

An HO freelanced CSX / Chessie / Seaboard merger!! Every once in a while a Conrail will show up on the main line. My layout services lumber, aggregate, plastics, and a few misc industries. My focus latley has been in my 14 track freight yard. It has over 30 switches, and an engine facility.
My money is dedicated to Walthers and EBAY

[Anonymous]

HO Metro North/Amtrak operations along Connecticut's Shore Line for me. The New Haven always did everything right! I get my stuff from Model Memories, and the Walthers distribution family.

[Anonymous]

Believe or not - the Ma&Pa in HO With a Pennsy interchange. Almost a sin here in central Kansas and the heart of Santa Fe country. I get most of my stuff on E-bay or some dusty hidden shelf in a backwater hobby shop.
My 7 year old daughter models Chessie (what else) [:)] in N scale. We get quite a lot of her stuff on e-bay also, but our local hobby shop at least carries some Chessie.

[Anonymous]

I model the Ma&Pa (Maryland & Pennsylvania) in S scale. Getting many items is difficult in S so I have to use every source known to man! Bills Train Shop is the best source along with my FLHS, ebay, trains shows and fellow S scalers. Modeling the Ma&Pa is great fun and I've also done it in HO but somehow doing it in S is much more fun.
Long live the Route of the Milky Way!!

Roger

[Anonymous]

I model the BNSF in a fictional setting in central Oklahoma. My railroad serves all but one grain elevator which see's a daily freight!!! . I usually buy my stuff in bulk at train shows to keep me busy till the next one!

BNSF ALL THE WAY!!![8D]

[Anonymous]

I have been planning to do a small version of the Northern Monmouth County (NJ) line that tied into the steamers coming into Atlantic Highlands (NJ). I believe it was the Central RR of New Jersey. This line was extensive in its day. One of the branches was direct to Monmouth Race Park. Any info would be appreciated.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by DavidH

Modeling Canadian Pacific in the prairies circa 1972 or so. All of my stuff comes from hobby shops. We have at least 3 excellent shops in the Greater Vancouver area.

David

thank you

[Anonymous]

Hi, Can anyone be of help? I would like to get some information on a New Jersey RR that operated in the mid 1800 to 1960's before Amtrak took over. I believe it was called the Jersey Central for a while.
There was one connection in Atlantic Highlands to sidewheel steamers that ran to New York. Any help would be appreciated. GF

[Anonymous]

i model a santa fe frieght operation with a little rio grande and an amtrak line runnin throught the middle of it all

i get my stuff at Dibble's Hobbies or at train shows

[Anonymous]

I'm freelancing a Northeastern urban switching route. It's 9'x2' with a 3' "L" extension at one end. It's really an extended Timesaver. Time frame is 1945-1950 or so. All the track is down, and it's been great fun to operate. I'll probably never build a run around layout again. I'm also building a 1'x5' switching route to carry from room to room. I'm hooked on switching routes, I guess, thanks to Earl Smallshaw and his Feb, 81 MR article on upgrading the Varney Dockside. Right now, I'm 100% (early) diesel as I've had no end of problems finding steam switchers that operate really well for me . If I can't get my Proto 2k 0-6-0 to do so, I'll stay with the early diesels. I'm still hoping to find a Walthers SW-1. Maybe e-bay.

Unfortunately, the LHS's in my area are dirty, dingy and depressing so I feel compelled to buy stuff on line. It's a catch 22, I'm afraid, as they can't make improvements if they don't make money and can't make money if they don't make improvements. In addition, they seem to be poorly stocked and want 100% MSRP for every item. And then there's a 7% sales tax. I'd love to buy locally, but I can't throw money away either.

smyers

[Anonymous]

SSW KCS BNSF and im planning a SF layout im a strictly athean Locomotive and rolling stock buyer but my track is mostly wathers

[IRONROOSTER]

QUOTE: Originally posted by GPFISHER

Hi, Can anyone be of help? I would like to get some information on a New Jersey RR that operated in the mid 1800 to 1960's before Amtrak took over. I believe it was called the Jersey Central for a while.
There was one connection in Atlantic Highlands to sidewheel steamers that ran to New York. Any help would be appreciated. GF

Try this web page http://jcrhs.org/cnj.html for the Central Railroad of New Jersey.
Enjoy
Paul

[Anonymous]

I'm an Z-Scale modeler from Norway. I try to build with an Colerado/Denver/Rio Grande western look of some sort.
I've never been to US but I hope to do so soon.
We have some excelent shops here in Norway for MR-Hobby and we buy from other conties to.



My latest photos http://194.143.113.189/tjm/modelltog/Z-Scala/2004-06-06/index.htm

More on my Homepage http://194.143.113.189/tjm/
PS: bilder=pictures

Torsja

[Anonymous]

HO Scale
ex-Erie at NYC in Corning, NY was inspiration...
NYC had engine shop before I explored area.. Erie & NYC had interchange.
My layout is nearly all fiction based on those operations.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by xdevilx11

I model the Northeast Corridor
.... I am also, going to create many skyscrapers and Penn Station. If anybody has any suggestions, i could use all the advice i can get.[8D]

Let's see.. Empire State building 2 blocks away...
1200+/- feet tall / 87 .... about 14 feet in HO scale
(or is that N scale?)

Enjoy!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by GPFISHER

Hi, Can anyone be of help? I would like to get some information on a New Jersey RR that operated in the mid 1800 to 1960's before Amtrak took over. I believe it was called the Jersey Central for a while.
There was one connection in Atlantic Highlands to sidewheel steamers that ran to New York. Any help would be appreciated. GF

Can it be CNJ? (statue of liberty on logo)
Look for CRRNJ, CNJ on the web- Jersey City to Somerville was the main line... controlled at times by Reading or B&O - so look them up, too. WWI access to Pennsylvania Station via B&O (thanks to Fed Rwy Admin).
Paralleled Lehigh Vally route.
They ran 'mother hubbard' style steamers, too.

Lots of LHS's carry (at small premium) their equipment in this area (central NJ)
Look for shops in Piscataway, NJ and Scotch Plains (that's Tom's - the piscataway store I forgot the name of right now). Tom's does some scratchbuilding of truly IMPOSSIBLE to find stuff!

[Anonymous]

Reading Railroad in the Anthracite Coal mine Country of Central PA, where I grew up. I'm in the begining process of building a shelf type layout in "N" scale. I try to buy locally but so far I've purchased a lot from Ebay or locals who are getting out of the hobby. Been pretty lucky so far. I need to get further on the benchwork so I can start laying track.

Dave