Betcha it was cheaper to slap on an overall grey, then add some small noses of red - its rather minimal and I think quite handsome. No laborious...
I like the Katy, vote goes for MKT, but it would be cool if it was red Katy with the big white MKT and the red logo, sort of a blend of old red...
Here's a neat then and now. I have begin scanning a bunch of pics from an unknown railfan who's collection has been sold off. I'm scanning prints,...
Here are some Katy illustrations I did. These are based on the art found at the Paintshop site, and are for personal use (link back to site meets...
I have used Badgers with good results, and also Pasche. My favorite Pache was a little single action that they don't make anymore but I could get...
Thanks, tony22
I am fiddling with this issue now, but am new to DCC and have only installed a dozen or so drop in decoders. Looking at the H16-44, I will show my...
Just curious what types of box cars and reefers would be common on an average manifest train in the '60s and '70s. There are 40' steel sides, 50...
Caught a three unit lash up today in Pearland. First time I'd seen such a thing since paying attention. Terrible photos, high sun, caught me off...
Thanks, I didn't think it was rare but it was the first time I'd seen one since paying attention to such things. Speaking of Rosenberg, I'm...
Just curious. I'm utterly new at railroads, but was on the BNSF south heading into Houston from the Alvin Wye today and say an NS leading a UP...
Another rookie admitting his rookie-ness. This question was one I had as well - which brands to avoid, which are pick-n-choose the good from the...