Which railroad do you model

[Anonymous]

I model the Burlington Northern in the late 1980s to the mid 1990s in HO. I have gotten many of my locos off of eBay. Just about everything else comes from www.1stplacehobbies.com where I can find incredible prices. My LHS isn't much use, for lack of products and prices that are over retail.
Reed

[lesterperry]

C&O, is there any other? I model from around 1940 to 1970. I know that is a wide span but sometimes I am in the mood for steam sometimes diesel. I have a 375 - 400 square foot building in back of house not sure of exact size. Existing layout almost completely sceniced. Planning 400 square foot expansion project when scenery is all finished.

[Anonymous]

Long Island during the mid 1960's. Which is tough out here in the desert. (Tucson, Az.,) Some online purchases, some LHS, ( mostly for track, turnouts, ect. However I did find a Long Island decal set at one of the LHS's . What are the chances of that?)

[Anonymous]

I am an ex o gauger. I was sick of getting screwed paying top dollar for lionel, k-line and MTH equipment that didn't run right. So I started in Ho scale, and I enjoy the hobby more. I can find cars and engines I want. Wisconsin Central, Soo Line, and CNW interest me.

[Anonymous]

I model four periods of Canadian Pacific's Kootenay Division in the 1950's. First is the all steam period to April, 1953; second is the transition period, April to June, 1953; third is the Alco and Fairbanks-Morse period, June, 1953 to 1956, and fourth is the all F-M period to 1959 and beyond. Passenger trains will be full trains with steam or F-M power to 1958 and RDC-2's after the timetable change in April, 58. I buy from Central Hobbies in Vancouver, BC, when I can but I have been buying Athearn light USRA 2-8-2's and Bachmann Spectrum 2-8-0's and FM H-16-44's on eBay.

[guilfordrr]

I am an INVADER from the world of Lionel, and I model the Pennsy as it was in the late 50's.

[Sunset Limited]

I model the Southern Pacific, Living in El paso, Texas where I grew up on SP/SSW. I model HO AND N scale. My grandfather worked for SP at the roundhouse during the 40's and 50's, so I have a place in my heart for SP! I too enjoyed seeing lashup with Rock Island RR and also seeing Mopac and Santa Fe. All these railroads and also Rio Grande will be in my next N-scale layout.

[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

[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]

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]

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]

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

[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]

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

[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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[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.

[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(]

[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!

[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