Now the million dollar question.
Is this the same coal load that is in the 2-Bay Hopper??

John I got it.
CHRISTMAS IN July!!!!??
Start singing,
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A 2-6-2,   A 2-6-2, A 2-6-2......

Hey Terry,
 Thanks for sharing again this year, your use of EZ Track and Crossing pieces and curves has always amazed me. Great job

All I want for Christmas is a 2-6-2 a 2-6-2....
I believe a Prairie would go great with Bachmanns On30 line.
Enjoy,
  Barry

I just received my pre-ordered copy today. Looking forward to reading Lee's article and as usual all look great!!

Enjoy,
  Barry

I noticed a $5.oo increase in regular price from last year's $19.95.
Early bird special at $22 instead of $24.95 until 3/31 I think.

Enjoy
 Barry

I am trying something new this year NO PROCRASTINATING!
I just ordered my On30 Annual online instead of waiting for Trainfest in Milwaukee in mid Nov. 
I also saved almost 3 bucks.

YABBA DABBA DOOOOO!!!

Hey Paul,

       There is a special piece of track that MUST be on the end of the line. Please also check that as it too will cause that problem.

Enjoy,
  Barry

Father always knows BEST.
Smart man.

Just for a quick reference:

Any rail Track Software:

https://www.anyrail.com/index_en.html

Bachmann EZ Track Books:
                          Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Bachmann-Trains-Model-Railroads-Planning/dp/B000V1AX0A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487393852&sr=8-3&keywords=bachmann+track+book

                      OR E-bay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BACHMANN-99978-E-Z-MODEL-RAILROADS-THE-E-Z-TRACK-PLANNING-GUIDE-LAYOUT-BOOK-/112296384213?hash=item1a2562d6d5:g:j74AAOSwnGJWTAae

Also see this less complete but still very helpful EZ Track book: This is the original Book and there is a "Book II" from this same author.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bachmann-Model-Railroading-Made-E-Z-Book-with-Bachmanns-E-Z-Track-System-/252752914054?hash=item3ad93f6686:g:LVQAAOSwpLNX9GXu

Enjoy,
  Barry

+Flare,
   I have this track cleaning car in On30 and just Love it.
I only use the pads not the sand paper pads as I think this would be too abrasive,  :

http://www.mnpinc.com/on30.htm

Enjoy,
  Barry

Hey Fred,

   I remember seeing a segment from Tracks Ahead, The PBS Show, from a while back When they visited the Bucksgahuda and Western. "Where The Geese Wear Pants".
   This was nice see it is still up and running.
Thanks for Sharing.

Enjoy,
  Barry

This Video is a Medly of Train songs by Boxcar Willie. His Voice whistle was a big part of his music.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYzHeuhZfuM&feature=player_embedded

Enjoy,
  Barry

Hey Guys,

    One of my favorite country singers who Sang Train songs was Boxcar Willie. Oh the very real voice sounds for steam whistle He made. check out his Bio.

         http://www.boxcarwillie.com/biography/
     
Enjoy,
   Barry

     
           

   Making my annual visit to Trainfest in Milwaukee tomorrow. and hopefully visit the Bachman there again this year. and pickup up a new Catalog.

    http://www.trainfest.com/

Enjoy,
  Barry