Jim Miller

Jerry, Nice ride for a classic guy. Would you like MTH to do another run of the challenger with updates of course? I know I would...............Jim

I'm in for the duration.........Jim

Trainworld is taking preorders for new MTH Bigboy, G-scale for delivery in late Dec. 2015. They are also taking orders on Dash 8. Alright! .......Jim

Got an email from Scott....................Jim Hi Everyone, Finally, 1 of 2 containers of track has shipped. This first container has track, ties and joiners on it. The next container will have all the switches and the rest of the SS track. The list is below and these items are on the website too. www.polksgenerationext.com GXT11350 RERAILER TRACK $29.00 GXT11900 JOINERS(12PACK)BRASS $12.00 GXT20035 SS RAIL 8FT (12pcs) $605.00 GXT20199 SS RAIL JOINERS (12) $12.00 GXT20199B SS RAIL JOINERS BULK (48pcs) $39.00 GXT30030 USA 1' BRASS STRAIGHT TRACK $181.50 GXT30033B USA 1FT STRAIGHT TRACK TIE(48) $95.00 GXT30060 USA 2' BRASS STRAIGHT TRACK $361.00 GXT30090 USA 3' STRAIGHT TRACK $546.00 GXT30122 USA BRASS CURVE TRACK 12.5' (16PCS) $599.00 GXT30130 USA CURVE TRACK 16.5 DIAM $798.00 GXT30195 USA 60" STRAIGHT TRACK $870.00

the Crest Revolution puts out pulsed current. Crest also sells Li-ion batteries........Jim can get all items at RLDHOBBIES.COM

Looks good. The only night I run is Tricker Treat Night..............Jim

Jerry, in black and white! http://mthtrains.com/70-3027-1

The ART 5400 should be okay for a single locomotive. Plastic wheels will deposit a plastic coating on your track, outside rail on curves is the worst because that wheel drags thru the curve. ...............Jim

What voltage are you using. I have two of the new C16 with the belt drive and they pull just fine. If you have a kink in the track you will lose traction because of the small wheels lose traction very easily.......Jim

Jerry, thanks for the great pics. It is so big it is hard to photograph. Can't get any detail while trying to get entire engine in photo. Panoramic camera required. .......Jim

I guess you could call it a very low draw bridge..........Jim

I hope the new version will have SXS on the throttle so I will not have to tap out the crossing horn manually. ..........Jim

Jerry, It looks like you need facial hair to get one. And it needs to be grey. .....Jim

Well I put down a deposit for the #4012 coal fired Bigboy. Can't wait! Anyone else take the dive? Still looking at the NS F7's, sure look good. ...............Jim

Jerry, The passenger cars are MTH and I purchased those with the D&H PA's. I also have a set of PRR that I got with my GG1. Soon time to run the two GG1's Later.............Jim

WOW, what a weekend. Installed new battery in Bigboy and it ran flawlessly.

Got my new Garden Railway magazine yesterday. Saw no ads for Polks GeneratioNext. What next..............Jim

Nice. I love green engines...............Jim

There is nothing like the first time you run a train on a layout in progress. Looks like fun! I say in progress because you are never finished and you can't wait to run a train. Please post video of first run..............Jim

If the frog is not powered you should only have problems with 4 wheel engines like a davenport or eggliner..............Jim

Another great weekend of weather and trains................Jim

Joe, here are the diesels with some influence from Jerry. What a great weekend! Ran them Saturday and Sunday and had three visitors who wanted to see G-scale and compare notes to their HO and S-scale.................Jim

Don't forget the thread I did under Kitbashing. Perhaps I can add pics of loads being made plus I'm working on the Cornwall #100 NW2 Diesel.........Jim

The sound is the standard steam sound of the REVO. The ore loads are Styrofoam with black sand glued to it with a solution of 1/2 part white wood glue, 1/2 part water and a dab of dish soap. Got the sand at Michaels. The fine sand is historically accurate because the Cornwall mines crushed the ore before shipping it to the concentrator in Lebanon, PA. Most people would expect the model to have large rocks like a coal load. I plan to make more ore loads..............Jim

Also shown is the new NW extension along the back of my home and also the first use of the new turn around....................Jim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2iI2Z2XUr8