Yes. Harrimans would be well recieved. I would particularly like to see Atlantics, Pacifics and 0-6-0s.
Wade

Thanks for the information Bachmann. I had an idea - how about Chicago Great Western for a Doodlebug roadname? Any one else for a CGW? Or any other roadname ideas?
Wade

Mr Bachmann;
Any idea when the Ma & Pa Doodlebug will be avalable? Or is it out and I missed it. I've been out of the loop. Thanks
Wade

I think Royce is right. Syphon pumps (aka induction pumps) mounted on the engine were the norm in locations other than the main shops at that time on short lines in flat lands at that time.
Wade

Mark,
I believe the forney will pull the load just fine. Just be sure your curves are no tighter than 22 degrees or the car behind the engine will likely be pulled off the rail due to the wide swing of the tender.
Wade

My guess is a Grumman body on a Ford chassie built in the late 70's or 80's for of coarse the RF&P.

Gary Coleman... You can't mention Johny Cash or Niel Young enough....but then there was Jerry Garcia - Yeeee Haaaa !!!!! Drive'n that train.....   

Sheldon,
E-mail me sometime. I grew up in Forest Hill (closer to Sharon Station on the track). Shopped at Klien's old store (Tucker's) until they closed it. Mom would let us play around the Station and that old narrow gauge engine of Ralphs. I now live in Saint Paul MN and would Love to hear whats new back home.
Wade

I sodder mine. It keeps continuity up and the kinks out. What are the benefits of not soddering?
Wade

How about a short line interchange? The Preston RR comes to mind but there were many in that era. Better yet Ma & Pa. Bachmann has power ready for you. Or how about a coal mine or creamery or stockyards and .....
  I model transition era but the 20s are tempting .
Good Luck;
Wade

1. scenes from the WW&F and SR&RL
2. a few special run kits, will kitbash others in the future
3. 1920s
4. 12x12 L grid
As of now I have only just begun benchwork. I have had my eye on 0n30 for some 5 years or so but when Bachmann announced the forneys I could no longer resist.
Wade

Smoother runner, not a good puller but 50 bucks is a great deal.
Wade

Dave,
I 'happened by' this thread and thought I would offer my experience. I have been modeling HO and On30 recently but in the 90s I worked with G outside. Good conductivity from one rail to anouther was a problem I had after a few years of weathering. For power I ran several leads out to keep the power up but eventually had to use dielectric grease in the joints which really did the trick. Could anyone tell me the latested methods , that is if they have changed? At that time I was using Aristacraft track. Ofcoarse soddering is likely the best. Good luck and welcome to G scale.
Wade

That's what I intend to do also. Bob, what # turnout is that? What code?
Wade

Hamish,
  I apologize, this time for not realizing that you were only intending to state an opinion. Looking back I now notice that you write in an authoritative style.
Thanks for the great link. The B,RB&L is a curiuos narrow gauge to me by being a commuter line. Do you know of any web sites on the B,RB&L? All the information I have is from Hilton's book "American Narrow Gauge Railroads" and Wallace's book "Mason Steam Locomotives". In particular, what speeds did they run? I read that their curvature was negligible. Is that your understanding as well? And what about grades? In my visits to the Boston area I found it to be hilly right to the water's edge, unlike Maryland where I grew up.
Wade