Was hoping to get some shots of Conrails GP10 and slug unit at the Mannheim Yard, but it never moved the entire time I was there.

Bruce

   

I have added another project to the pile to be completed. I hope I don't run out of time, but I am optimistic. The Aerotrain was slightly past my time frame, but always wanted one so when I saw this on ebay I bid a reasonable price and won it. It needs to be lettered for the PRR and will need interiors as well as a power unit. I will also keep looking for 6 or 7 more coaches because when it ran on the PRR the consist was 10 coaches from what I have read. 
The Aerotrain had some problems with the ride, but IMHO this technology should have been developed and the problems with ride overcome. It had a 1200 HP 567-C engine (12 cylinder) and was basically built on an SW 1200 chassis. It was capable of 102 MPH, and had a low center of gravity so it could do these speeds on the existing track. 

Can you imagine what this would do for Amtrak?  

Rock Island used them in commuter service for 5 or 6 years but nothing was ever done to improve the ride.      Charlie

I want to pass this along. It looks like a limited catalog but also looks like great prices and some hard to find things. https://www.goldrushbay.com/
Check out the youtube video of the wild west saloon. I was overwhelmed even though I don't need it for my layout, but some of the Victorian homes would be a plus. 
Charlie

The local is stalled on the grade into town. The engineer told the trainmaster there were too any cars so now they are waiting for help. The conductor had to walk a mile to the nearest phone. By the time the helper arrives they will be needing a dog catcher too.     Charlie

I am making using a small NWSL gearbox to power an HOn3 steamer.  Does the gearbox need to be attached to the frame in any way, or can it jut "float"?  The reason I ask is that the gearbox has no places to attach it - anywhere, and no place where you can drill the housing for an attachment screw.

Hello Blue

It is possible my Blue password has been captured somehow, so I changed it today.

I received an email to my main email (recovery) address claiming the sender had my password (correct)
but did not include my Blue username nor send to my Blue message account. Since I have used variations of this password in other venues, am not sure if the problem originated here or in other accounts.

Sender claimed to have taken control of my computer & webcam, threatened to release "embarrassing" data to my email list if I did not pay up through Bitcoin.

Thought you should know.  Has anyone else had this happen?
Is it possible a hacker may have obtained the password on the BigBlue site?

hillyard

Shore River had two cars of lime to be set out at Declan Grain.

Bruce

   

These Big Blue Train Forums hit their tenth anniversary on Dec. 17, 2018. We've been a bit slow it kicking off any celebrations, but times have changed and we're not as speedy or agile as we were even a few years ago.

We're starting our celebration with a auction of a special N scale car. It's our way of helping to support Big Blue and get something back in return. Our way of saying, "Thank You". Check out the auction right here.

There's more to come, but this is a start, so even if you're not into N scale, we hope it will be a treasured keepsake, enough for you to bid and take it home.

This is the thread where you can post any question or comments regarding the current auction

2019 auction #1: N scale anniversary car----
 
Well folks, this is the kickoff to our tenth anniversary celebration. We opened as Big Blue Train Forums on December 17, 2008 and have kept our promise of no ads and no sponsors. This is one way to help get the much-needed funds to keep us going, but a way to give something back in return. We're opening an auction of a hand painted and detailed Big Blue Trains N scale decorated 40' boxcar. The car has been stripped, repainted in Big Blue colors, decorated in our Anniversary scheme and clear-coated. Along with the new Big Blue logo, it has the “10th Anniversary Special” lettering. Also, note that this car has a unique number that will not appear on any other Big Blue or BB&G rolling stock. We will leave any weathering to its new owner if they think it’s appropriate. This car, we hope, will become treasured and be a show of pride for your membership and support of the Big Blue Train Forums, even if you're not into N scale. The car features sliding doors, magnetic truck-mounted couplers and a weight of 1.1 oz, thanks to the load of steel as can be seen in the photos.
 
Please note, for you non-N scale modelers, we have a few surprises in store, but this is your chance to own a genuine Big Blue N scale treasure regardless of what scale you model in.

   

   

   
 
Now, let’s get started. We are offering N scale, 40’ boxcar #BBT 100501 to the highest bidder. Here are the bidding rules:

1. There is no minimum bid and no reserve, the highest bidder at the time the auction closes will get the car.
   
2. Please keep your bid raises in increments of at least fifty cents and preferably a dollar or more.
   
3. You can bid publicly by posting it in this thread. This thread is for bidding only; any comments or questions should be made in this  thread or by PM to either ezdays or ngauger. Non-bid posts will be deleted from this thread or moved to the comments thread.
   
4. If you want to enter an anonymous bid (just like the rich and famous do), you can PM either ezdays or ngauger and we will bid on your behalf, (we will post the bid amount, but keep your name confidential, just like at those big auction houses). You may also want to give us the maximum you would want to go and we’ll bid for you by adding one dollar above the last bid, up the maximum that you have set, again, just like Christie’s does for the big boys.
   
5. The auction will run until June 15th, at which time we will announce the winner and ship the car to them.
   
6. The successful bidder will pay all shipping costs. That cost is estimated to be under $5.00US.
   
7. Payment can be by PayPal, check or MO. We will give the winner instructions on how and where to pay.