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by Chops
Sat Oct 05, 2024 2:04 pm
Forum: Members layouts
Topic: 1900: The Search for Nessie Continues.
Replies: 33
Views: 4587

Dirty Old Town

I finally gathered myself up and cleaned up the track, and everything sprung back to life quite nicely. For a guy who doesn't care too much for hours spent refining track function, this Bachmann EZ Trak has been most helpful.

https://youtu.be/A9-ncel3eHQ
by Chops
Sat Sep 14, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: Members layouts
Topic: 1900: The Search for Nessie Continues.
Replies: 33
Views: 4587

A question of form...

I am doing well, got overly involved with some other projects, all of which came to naught, but I'm alive and kicking. Henley gathered dust for a few months, but a gift of a lovely coal wagon from a friend in Nebraska (they are expecting snow tomorrow) jarred me into action. The tram leads a coal dr...
by Chops
Sun Sep 08, 2024 5:46 am
Forum: Members layouts
Topic: 1900: The Search for Nessie Continues.
Replies: 33
Views: 4587

A brief history of the Loch Ness Monster

and the Public Health Service Ambulance Train.

https://youtu.be/xX-nrnUun0c

https://youtu.be/5_RctXFeTuM
by Chops
Sun Sep 08, 2024 2:32 am
Forum: Members layouts
Topic: As yet un-named
Replies: 50
Views: 20043

Re: As yet un-named

Echo, echo, echo. Brilliant.
by Chops
Sun Sep 08, 2024 2:31 am
Forum: Members layouts
Topic: WEST ORTON
Replies: 1634
Views: 226804

Re: WEST ORTON

Holy Smoke!
by Chops
Sun Sep 08, 2024 2:25 am
Forum: Members layouts
Topic: 1900: The Search for Nessie Continues.
Replies: 33
Views: 4587

Re: 1900: The Search for Nessie Continues.

A few new things... A dear model train friend in Nebraska sent me a few things to rekindle my stake in Henley. More annoying videos to follow. https://i.postimg.cc/ykdS1n0c/20240907-133201.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/8j0fjWb3/20240907-172806.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/gxLXRJS0/20240907-172823.jpg https:/...
by Chops
Thu Sep 05, 2024 8:45 pm
Forum: HO & International
Topic: Elbonian Reminices
Replies: 0
Views: 966

Elbonian Reminices

https://youtu.be/8QyzFKPrucQ From the archives. I am looking forward to dusting the old girl off an creating more annoying videos. Honestly, "Scumtown" is one of my all-time favorites. Can't find it online now, pity. This video inspired by a trip long time ago, in 1964, to the USSR. Even a...
by Chops
Sat Apr 27, 2024 7:11 am
Forum: HO & International
Topic: Subway Shenanigans
Replies: 0
Views: 995

Subway Shenanigans

Which I believe my British cousins call the "tube." https://youtu.be/qn62dwgNLbs Greetings friends. Been on the lam, as of late. Working full time, going to graduate school (where you gradually find out you don't want to be there), restoring a 1960 Valiant, and keeping up with the Railway ...
by Chops
Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:57 am
Forum: Modelling Techniques - Show & Tell
Topic: Quick and Cheap Track Cleaning
Replies: 9
Views: 2480

Re: Quick and Cheap Track Cleaning

It is my understanding that cows are very dangerous, seriously, and stomper to death a number of unsuspecting hikers in the UK annually. Another advantage of Wahl's.
by Chops
Sun Dec 31, 2023 12:14 am
Forum: The Mess Room
Topic: Classic Westerns - "The Magnificent Seven"
Replies: 1
Views: 634

Re: Classic Westerns - "The Magnificent Seven"

Title gave me a little double take, as I live in the heart of Ye Olde West. Magnificent lineup, indeed! Here's hoping for the
Magnificent Eight!!