The future of model railroading.

[Tyson Rayles]

I think my main point about steam was that I suspect that many model railroaders are like me. They would like steam, but getting a model that runs decently and pulls a real looking train is either impossible, way too expensive, or requires me to re-engineer the model to get it operating properly.

My diesels, I just put on the track and run. If they don't pull enough, add another one and mu it just like the prototype.

I agree Russ and in my case I like short lines with the track down in the dirt. If you do that in N scale it's about impossible to keep the pilot and trailing truck wheels on the track.