Rahway Valley 15 miles long with DL&W, CNJ, LV, and B&O(SIRT) interchanges. Here's my site: http://www.trainsarefun.com/rvrr/rvrr.htm Enjoy....
Hi Folks, Here's the link to Craig Bisgeier's http://www.housatonicrr.com/ and the 10 rules: http://www.housatonicrr.com/yard_des.html Perhaps...
Yup, the LIRR ran the 2-8-0 as freight switchers as long as possible until the end, Fall 1955. Best, Steve www.NYandW.com
Here's the mail pick up going westbound at Patchogue, NY LIRR circa mid-1950's. Interesting details and anyone venture a guess on the year based...
LIRR pass car wash sheds: <img src=http://www.nyandw.com/images/wislip3.jpg> Steve Lynch www.NYandW.com
Thanks for all the interest guys! 31 moves (not verified) at: http://www.nyandw.com/images/31moves.gif Rob points out the time to switch this....
yankinoz: The runaround in real life can handle 20+ 40' boxcars. The engine length is not a problem then either. Oyster bay is stub end of line of...
Derail to prevent freight rollouts toward car floats Bay Ridge, NY LIRR (NY&A) http://www.trainsarefun.com/nycrr/images/derail.jpg Double X over...
Hi Folks, I posted a Oyster Bay mid 1950's switching question: http://www.nyandw.com/images/obswitch.gif We have gotten it down to about 35...
Mike C is making a good point, I feel. To research and get into a specific area/module/dominio may not be the best route for a new modeler to test...
Mopartex, Here's LIRR stuff: http://www.nyandw.com/freightsidings.htm 1966 sidings all left over from the 1950's...
Hi Folks, I just got the Atlas unit to learn about DCC, so some lurkers do make the leap. Guested on a Digitrax layout, sold on the idea....
Hi JCater, NY&W/LIRR set late 1950's+ Mobil Flying A signs. Gas was priced under 25ยข till about 1970. No Exxon signs. Antennas on roofs. Use...
sajay, I have been taking the older dead engines apart from 1970-80s AHM, Lima, IHC, etc. that I have gotten at shows, etc. These have great gears...
The prototype uses a combination as costs,servicing engine needs and real estate dictate. The LIRR had a turntable at the end of the Oyster Bay...
Corey indicated a possible database with member industries and loads. Great idea. The Ops SIG group over at groups Yahoo (ex egoups) has a...
Nice thread. I use a Q-tip wet and then squeeze out the excess water on a paper towel. Start at the center of decal and roll it in one direction,...
