Monthly Archives: July 2007

Today Mr. UPS delivered the MTH Premier model of the PRR's B28 USRA Six-Coupled (0-6-0) steam locomotive.  This is the one that I hadn't ordered until I saw it during my visit to MTH.  It's an exquisite model loaded with … Continue reading →

One of the really neat features of MTH's DCS and PS2 locomotives is the ability to change the personality file that's located in each PS2 locomotive.  If MTH issues a revised or updated file, you can make the changes simply … Continue reading →

I finally built a small display case to sit at the right-hand side of the control panel.  This one completes the walling-off of the entire front of the layout with display cases, a total of seven of them.  This is … Continue reading →

Yesterday, my friend Bob and I visited the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, MD.  We did so five years ago but this was our first visit since the roundhouse roof collapsed a few years ago.  They've done an extraordinary restoration … Continue reading →

Today a large box with ten (!) new Atlas 40' woodsided reefers arrived.  As with all Atlas reefers, they're exquisite!  I've updated the master listing of Atlas reefers and their photos have been added to the photo roster.