Marty's HO scale Oakhurst Railroad portrays a railroad running through the central Sierra town of Oakhurst, CA. The theme is 1920s logging and mining. The...
I feel all "Ready to Plant" trees are priced high. Not many hobby shops will carry these types of trees and those that do have to charge a good price for...
The 20' & 30' Modular Group will be set up and running at Progress Park Plaza 15500 Downey Ave. Paramount CA Sunday October 5 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM The 20' &...
Here is a reminder about this weeken's BArstow Train Show from Bob Mitchell. Contact Bob for details. Bob Chaparro Moderator ======================= BARSTOW...
Jeff, where are you getting quality "ready to plant" palm trees? The ones you listed from Heart of the South appear to be kits, and very expensive unpainted...
I might have someone build them up for me, I have seen some nice RTR Palm Trees at the Whistle Stop in Pasadena. Of course the selection varies depending on...
try these people in the LA area http://www.miniaturetree.com/ Bob ... From: Jeff Smith To: Model_Railroads_Of_Southern_California@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
here's another http://www.perfectpines.com/fsPalmProducts.htm ... From: Jeff Smith To: Model_Railroads_Of_Southern_California@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday,...
Below is the schedule for the Great Train Expo in Southern California for the next several months. Of note is the addition of a Ventura venue. It's been...
Frank Kenny is beginning operating sessions on his large N-scale layout in Torrance. Space is limited so please RSVP Frank if you plan to attend. Details are...
I'm passing on this survey notice from PSR President Ben Sevier. All model railroaders are welcome to share their views but post your views on the survey form...
If you're putting buses in HO scale on your layout, here are a few resources for you. Greyhound Buses Through the Years- http://www.busmag.com/PDF/Greyh1.pdf ...
The new Athearn bus is a Flxible. There's no 'e' in the name. More than 70 years ago they tried to copyright the name Flexible but found out you can't...
The flxible flyer was the stalwart model bus for the Orange Belt Stages during the transition era. For those of us modeling the Citrus indistry (especially the...
The Inland Empire's Roundhouse Gang Model Railroad Club is considering the addition of an N scale division to its established HO scale club. If you are...
I built and installed a Walthers oil pump for our HO layout this weekend. Nice kit, and it is even nicer with the motorizing kit. Surprisingly smooth...
Here's a notice of an upcoming open house and swap meet. Bob Chaparro Moderator ====================================== The Belmont Shore N-Scale Model Railroad...
Below are new "Flag Stops" calendar additions courtesy of Lindsay Smith. Bob Chaparro Moderator =========================== November 1 , 2 , 3 Glendale...
The Wisconsin Historical Society's website (http://wisconsinhistory.org/) has many historical images, including several railroad subject images. One...
In the 1970's this type of simple unloading ramp was this being used to take a tractor on and off a truck in the Mid West. Â Michael Bishop ... From: Bob...
... Thanks, Bob. This picture was very nostalgic for me. My dad was the John Deere dealer where I grew up, and our loading dock was very similar to the one...
The Santa Barbara Area Layout Tour will take place on Saturday, January 31. We plan on having layouts available from Camarillo to Goleta. This will be held in...
There will be four open houses in the Los Angeles area on the weekend of November 1 and 2. See the information below. Driving distances between all four sites...
Hey it is that time again, come join us if you can. Slim Gauge Guild Model Railroad Club Open House The Slim Gauge Guild Model Railroad Club would like to...
What is the best model railroad signalling book? I have chapters on signalling from various Kalmback and other books. I just joined the signal yahoo group,...
I'm sorry to say that there was scant interest among Orange County garden railroad owners in hosting a Christmas display layout tour for next December. For...
The more you study this subject, the less you know. Train control and railroad signaling continues to evolve. Even if you decide to model AT&SF, you will...