Does anyone know where I can find prototype operating particles for Southern Pacific water tank cars, I know they were used on the Siskiyou Line but were they used on the cascade Line or at Niles Canyon and Altamont Pass.

When were they used and for what purpose, where were they stored when not in use ? I'm sure there is a web site out there with all this information so if someone could point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.

Hi All,

Is anyone using "The Signaling Solution" products? My initial interest is the MSC (Master Signal Controller). I will be using the DCC Specialties "Block Watcher" for detection. Since the components can be used without a computer, this will save some initial expense. Any input will be appreciated.

Thanks, Jeff Drennan

Annually the Ottawa Valley Garden Railway Society (OVGRS) opens it's doors to large scale modelers to come and run this point to point operating large scale railroad for three days.

I was entering my home town last evening (Waterbury Vermont, which is on the New England Central or former Central Vermont mainline) and my SO yelled TRAIN!

I pulled over, and checked it out.

For those of you who are not in the know, the NEC is replacing most of it's northern mainline with single heavy duty welded rail, a process that's quite fascinating.

What I observed here though, was something that may be of use to modern modelers who are looking for a small scene or industry.