The Plan

I chose to model Lynden as I am really interested in operations and not just running a train around in circles. I have looked at other locations but have not been able to find the right mix of operations, track layout, and equipment type being used. I originally wanted a location that primarily had inbound/outbound shipments using 4427 or 4750 cu ft covered hoppers, 50' 6" exterior post box cars, and mechanical reefers along with a mix of other cars. However, if anyone can provide me with a location in the Midwest served by the Milwaukee Road that shipped inbound/outbound using covered hoppers, exterior post box cars, hi-cube boxcars, and the occasional mechanical reefer or tank car I would be interested, especially if it is a place I can go see the actual area.

Milwaukee Road GP35 in Lynden

Milwaukee Road GP35 in Lynden

Monday, December 22, 2014

Well, it as been a while since I have posted.......a long while.....wow.... Much has happened over the last few years. I went from HO scale to O scale 2-rail and was jumping into G Scale and now I am back to HO.... Most of it has to do with availability of certain models while expense and room has some to do with it as well. Love the G scale but a limited selection of equipment and availability of what is produced forced me to make changes. O scale 2-rail--love it even more but with the amount of room available in the basement it was not feasible to run anything greater than 4 axle engines or longer than 40' box cars. So, back to HO which has the greatest amount of product available and at decent prices. So I have been selling off the G scale and O scale equipment. If interested let me know and I can get you a list. Meanwhile I am building up my collection of equipment a few cars at a time and it helps that a few manufacturers have jumped into the hobby since I was last in HO scale.

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