Kat, Since the photos I found doing a Google search for "Coastal Express Train Set" show a simple oval, it's not clear what you'd get from an instruction book....
I have discovered our old train and my kids are trying to put it together but we do not have the instructions, can someone PLEASE let me know where I might...
My opinion is this video is a MUST see. Very well done. The settings are so realistic I have already requested a schedule. Very well done. Mike Spanier...
Here is a link to a good video clip of the Southern California Traction Club, courtesy of Dave Lyman. The soundtrack is outstanding. This was made last month...
Which calculates at 1/24 or about 4%. 4% is a good rule of thumb for several of the scales of model railroading. It doesn't look right (except for logging...
OK, new guy here, and of course, I have a problem,,,,,,,,,,,, Have an older Hartland set, transformer wires have spade connectors, but track has no place to...
This weekend only, we have reduced prices by 25% on Cargo, Figures, scenary and more. http://www.railpress.com Figures, Scenery, Layout Supplies, Critters,...
Courtesy of Chuck Nauman we have a video clip link of the N scale modular set-up at the October Cajon Division meet in Barstow, CA. The featured set-up at the...
I am quite pleased with the response to this link on OGR. No question that most of us have some Marx in our collections/accumulations. Thought you would enjoy...
Below is a link to an article in the Orange County (CA) REGISTER about a Christmas train display at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, CA. ...
Not sure if this is applicable, but from a very old book "Model Railroading" , written by the editiorial staff of the Lionel Corporation (1957), they recommend...
My first American Flyer layout was built for me when I was about 5 years old. The platform was a 4 x 8 piece of plywood with a 1 x 3 frame. The track was a...
Hi, i am starting a new layout for my american flyer and was wonding if you can tell me the degee i need for me to have my track go up to make layer on some...
Photos from the two most recent layout tours sponsored by Model Railroads Of Southern California have been posted on Flickr courtesy of Herbert Alfred Mayer....
www.railpress.com G and O scale barrel. 26 piece set for only $16.95, plus $2.95 shipping. http://store.railpress.com/ulbaco26piba.html (to go right to the...
We just added some very nice milled aluminum barrels to our store that are bright plated silver, ready to be aged, painted or used as is! These are great for O...
Blog: http://railpress.blogspot.com/ Announcing a great value in Model Railroad scenery, with Alpine Village Trees, ground cover and village buildings. They...
For those of you living in the area, the Yahoo Model Railroads of Southern California group will host another free layout tour on Saturday, October 31. This...
Here is a notice about the NMRA's Cajon Division meet in Barstow just a few weeks from now. This typically is a very good meet and worth the trip. Real trains,...
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111-1992 [Map/Directions] Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27, 2009 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Operating...
One of the clinics presented at yesterday's Western Prototype Modelers meet in San Bernardino (CA) was one by Mike Rose on building a port scene on his layout....
For those of you living in the area, Model Railroads Of Southern California has scheduled Layout Tour #18 for Saturday, October 31. The tour is self-guided...
Hello all, I just wanted to let everyone know there is a train meet this weekend, The Great lehigh Valley Train meet. Merchants Sqaure Mall 1901 S 12th st...
Does anyone have an original Lionel No. 45 Gateman. I found one today at an antiques shop in excellent condition but I have no idea how to hook it up. If you...
Blog: http://railpress.blogspot.com/ Breaking News! We just came across 4 cases of reproduction Lionel boxes that were produced back in the 1980's.We are still...
Do you have a floor layout? A temporary layout where nothing is fastened? Were you looking for the simplest track around the XMAS tree? Looking for a variety...