The society’s magazine “Every Time with No Complaint” was sent to the printer today, and it is a WHOPPER, coming in at just under 100 pages (not a typo). In my decade-plus of laying out the magazine,

Yes they do. Matt Bumgarner

Roughly $10,000 per piece roundtrip for the boxcars and caboose, though you could probably get a package deal with discounts if you moved all 3. Triple that for the combine, based on the costs when it

I haven’t seen it mentioned here, but there is going to be a spectacular Heritage Weekend this weekend at Tweetsie. The double-headed steam train in the morning and the coach trains in the afternoon,

Hi everyone- We just finished the floor layout of the RR Expo in Hickory... we are standing at nearly 300 tables and five operating layouts. We really hope you can make it! The 16th Annual NC Railroad

Is the resolution improving on the Shapeways 3D models? Some N scale product I bought a few years ago had a rough, bumpy surface that detracted from the finish of the product. It was much less noticea

There are some very special events going on at Tweetsie this Saturday and Sunday. If you are a fan of steam, of narrow gauge railroading, or of the history of the south's most famous little mountain r

Just in time for Christmas! All proceeds go to the SE Narrow Gauge & Shortline Museum and will be used in the restoration of ET&WNC Motorcar #1. Commemorative ET&WNC Motorcar Shirt 100% Cotton | eBay?

I am a bit surprised no one has mentioned this, but Heritage Weekend is coming up at Tweetsie, featuring: a) Double headed steam b) Coach train with #12 c) Photo run-bys after hours d) Shop tours and

Yes, there has been headway and we were hoping to have them by the next convention. Sorry it has taken so long, but life trumps hobby. Matt Bumgarner

Yeah- He is known as MadBum and I am MattBum. The ball-flingin’ punk is the black sheep of the family... ;>) Actually, we are related, but somewhere like 5th cousins...never met the kid, but word is h

Not yet... you will know when I know. Matt

We will arrange UPS shipping

ETA is first week of Sept.

Motorcar #1 is being restored to operation by the Alexander Chapter NRHS. Motorcar #2 is owned by the Alexander Chapter and is currently leased to the Craggy Mtn Line in Asheville. Unknown boxcar # on

It is happening. They should be here shortly. I hope to have them in time for railfan weekend at Tweetsie. You are of course welcome to contact the vendor yourself. Matt

Please forgive the cross-postings, but it is that time of year again... The 13th Annual NC Railroad Expo & Exotic Dancer Convention will be held on Saturday, April 12th at the Hickory Metro Convention

They are coming, and in time for the convention this year. I should have announced this earlier, but one day turns into another and into another... Long story short- half Adlake’s fault, half my fault

LeAnn- I echo Larry’s words- You really did a great job on the newsletter. Thanks, Matt

The man who owned the cars passed away a couple of years ago and the boxcar donation has been held up for nearly two years as the family/estate were deciding how to divide the property, buildings, and