Hi...I've run my train and the GP7 Diesel runs smooth now that I have cleaned the wheels with some abrasive paper. I'm very pleased with how the train runs.
Hi...Over the past few days I've set up my HO Layout- it is near complete as I've made it all very basic because in the future I may dismantle it completely and build alternative tables for a larger set up.
Hi...Today I received my NOCH Figures from Western Australia. The NOCH Train Crew figures are excellent.
Hi...I've received my GP7 and Caboose - The GP7 Diesel by ATLAS is extremely well detailed and very accurate. The Caboose also is indeed a very good model. I'm still awaiting my NOCH Workmen figures.
When I purchased the July 1978 issue of Model Railroader I was instantly impressed by Jim Hediger's OHIO SOUTHERN layout. I like everything about Jim's layout - I like the idea of a point to point model where trains have a final destination- it really works on large layouts. I certainly liked the colorful DT&I engines and rolling stock - as well Jim's use of HO Preisier miniature figures to tell the story really it is marvelous- I hope to do the same, only I'll be using NOCH workman figures.
The July 1978 issue of Model Railroader.
I always have thought if ever I built a large scale layout I'd certainly model it on similar lines to Jim's OHIO SOUTHERN. However the decades have past and I have not aspired to building a proper HO layout- lack of space for the model and lack of funds conspired to prevent me from starting out. I have however throughout the years purchased engines and rolling stock - never getting any further.
Hi...Well the model Railroad bug has visited me once again- I've decided to order a US GP7 Santa Fe model as well as a SF Caboose and some HO NOCH Worker figures.
The GP7 by ATLAS in HO scale.
Hi...I'm well- 68yrs, contented and happy. However, I use to weigh 98kg... and when I had my quadruple heart bypass back in 2020 I weighed 72kg- now in 2024 I weigh just 53kg. I've lost a lot of muscle mass in my legs and arms. I don't walk very well and am very unsteady on my feet- very slow and down to shuffling along...I usually choose to walk on flat areas if I can. We've had wooden and concrete ramps built at the back door and backyard pathways - we're having metal railings added to the front door area and the ramp areas in the back yard. Also we now have a toilet seat with handles to make it easier getting on and off the toilet. I cannot lift anything heavy and bending down is also a problem. Otherwise I'm going OK.
