Finished with the floor joists. Now the T&G floor sheeting. Right there in the back of the truck. Don't have to pack these very far at

Looks good.  Remind me of what part of the country you live in?  It looks like AZ or NM. So, I assume the existing layout is in the "grey" building, right? Is that back wall going to come down then

I just finished the tung and groove decking on the floor. It went fairly quickly. Well guess I'll start framimg walls tomorrow. new floor: www.railwayeng.com/9030railroad/pics/floor1.jpg Stephen

Darn, Steve, that really gives a great feel as to how large this extension will be! Mike Conder

Nice Patio, plenty of space for a BBQ, lounges, a nice umbrella and of course the Hot tub and a cooler! I might suggest a nice rustic railing around the edges. Dave

The existing railroad http://www.railwayeng.com/9030railroad/ is in the blue/grey building. That RR already has the main line terminated right through that wall and up against the outer siding.

Before or after you climb from the desert floor to the upper plateau? I've driven that road many times. Even went the GC and walked to the bottom on the Kabob and stayed at the Phantom Ranch and

It's the central plateau -Steve

Steve, I remember Flagstaff seeming “balmy” After being in Vegas. Looks like you are 1500’ lower altitude. Does that make your daytime temp. Higher then Flagstaff? I drove Rt 66 a few times

hi Ed Yes we are not as cold as Flag and not as hot as Phoenix. 66 is now 40 and they are both about an hour north of Dewey. 90 yesterday and 78 today Steve

Yesterday we received a call from Blackstone Models to inform us that the second release of SoundCar Ready D&RGW 30' Reefers had arrived. We should have these in a week or two. MSRP: $64.95, Our

Hi, all, I have the following excess equipment for sale: Blackstone: B310110-S, K-27, 463-Green Boiler, Royal Gorge Route Herald, used, missing the K-27 history booklet: $330.00 (see photos

Is the 463 locomotive still available?

Has anyone scoped out adding a Grandt combine door and Evergreen siding to a Blackstone coach. Does the Evergreen passenger car siding or any other v-grooved match the BS siding? 211 and 240 in the

Hi Dusty, The only modifications I’ve done to the Blackstone coaches is to back-date them by removing the electrical appliances. I’m in Colorado right now but I can check if the siding grooves

Walls going up on the floor of the new addition. www.railwayeng.com/9030railroad/pics/walls1.jpg Steve Hatch

Steve, since you are cramped for layout space, you could build a portable staging yard on the back of the red pickup. Seriously, I’m envious of what you’re doing. Thanks for sharing, Mike Van

240-242 were the mail coaches. 240 was used on Cumbres and the RGS. Danneman's book has a great picture of it sitting in Lake City. It was part of the Mexico sale with the 241. 242 was wrecked on

Nice work on the C&S combine Jeff!

Hi, all, The K27 #463 has been sold. The listed rolling stock is still available. Regards, Joe Schroeder