Alco HH660

Hi Folks;

Well it has finally arrived. I picked up my new Atlas Maine Central HH660 and I must admit it is a little gem. It is very well done and is very well detailed however I am sure glad that I have a visor magnifier as the truck chains are a real pain to get installed (yes you have to install them yourself). Now all I need is a small decoder to fit inside. I was looking for a TCS M1, but my local hobby shop didn't have one with a plug installed already. Hopefully I will be able to acquire one soon, as I cant wait to run it. On another note, Bowser has announced that they will produce a U25b in Maine Central Harvest Yellow http://www.bowser-trains.com/New_Products/New%2002_20_09%20U25b%2023375_23390/New%2002_20_09%20U25b.htm
I have already placed a reservation for one. Till next time...


Wayne

Be Nice to your Enviroment

Hi Folks;

We model railroaders all know that they should get more trucks off the roads and more trains on the rails . This would have many positive effects -less road maintenance required, better for the environment, etc, etc. Speaking of environment, over the years I have seen many layouts and their corresponding environment that they are housed in - right from the cold garden shed ( cant imagine having to wear a ski-doo suit and toque to run model trains in the winter) to ones that are actually housed in a purpose built building. I have to admit running trains is a whole lot more pleasant when one is in comfortable surroundings. When we moved into our current house, I did some extremely fancy negotiating and was given permission to use the rec room in the lower level of our three story house (I think the boss regrets her decision sometimes) and was lucky in that it was fully finished with carpeting etc. Besides the layout, I have put numerous railroad signs up and also a small display case ( http://www.tracksidedisplays.com/) to make the atmosphere more enjoyable. It all adds up to making time spent in the layout (cough cough I mean Rec) room more enjoyable. Till next time...