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

Hey Guys,

    I just purchased my copy of On30 Annual 2012. The Theme this year is Layouts, a banner across the front says "10 Great Layout Features". Now to find time to read the darn thing.
   If you have read your copy - please comment on your favorite article or the annual itself.
   If you need to find a copy try your local hobby shop (LHS) or :

   http://carstensbookstore.com/ne20onan.html
   
   Bachmann should be proud of their full page add on the back cover of each and every years On30 Annual.
I really like how they are reaching out to everybody, with this years add. Great job Bachmann.

Enjoy,
   Barry

  Hello all,

  Is any one going to try to make it to the 9th Annual Indianhead Model Railroad Club Train Show?

     http://trc.trains.com/events.aspx?page=info&eventid=15416


Enjoy,
   Barry

  Hey B-Mann,
   I was wondering if anyone noticed the time on this sight is off by more than 20 Minutes?
   I thought I would wait until the other time change to mention it, but I am pretty sure that would be automatically set to change.

   Just trying to keep our sight in top working order,
          Barry

P.S. Go ahead & delete this if you wish when set.

 
    Hey folks,
    I just found out the Mad City Railroad Show is Feb. 21-22, 2009.
This is held in Madison, WI. 
    I was wondering if anyone has plans of attending? I believe this is the 2nd largest train show in WI. each year, behind Trainfest.

           Enjoy,
                Barry

    I was wondering if the Bach-man was going to be at Trainfest in Milwaukee, Wi. next weekend, Nov. 8 & 9 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM both days.
or will someone else be manning the bachmann booth again this year?
   Anyone else going can take advantage of the $1 off coupon available here:       http://trainfest.com/         Other info also can be looked -up from there too.
   Hope to see you there,

        Barry

    The Bachmann "Administrator" posted a Scale vs. Guage explanation.
  I was wondering if the ommision of "S" scale was an over sight, or on purpose.
  I do realise Bachmann does not make S scale products, but for
a public service - educational post, I think this should be included. 

S = 1:64 

   When getting back into this hobby about 5-6 yrs. ago, I debated on
what scale to get into. I chose On30 over a close behind S scale. I do love the Bachmann Spectrum Line of On30 products. Keep up the good work, &
please, always try to respect all model railroaders.

     Thanks,
           Barry

 
     Hey All,
     Does anyone remember when Bachmann had Drumheads on the Observation cars? Did this Drumhead light-up? Or was it just decorative/ ornamental?
     From Ebay, I recall seeing only 2 road names, B&O Blue Royal, and Great Northern.  Were there any others?
     Maybe someone with an old catalog can take a quick look.

       Just too curious. Thanks for any response,

                     Barry

     Hey All,
    I have a On30 mogul running around my christmas tree this year. Now just the engine, as I have broken off the link pin on the Tender.
    Does anyone have a good fix for this? As I don't think model glue or others would hold up to the strain of pulling a few cars around.
     I'm sure others have done this , if you would please let me kwow how you handled it.

        Thanks,
                Barry

       Two milestones for this GREAT forum!  HOORAY!!!

       Thanks Bachmann

1. Have you ever rode on a steam train?

2. Where was your last steam train ride?

3. What year was your last steam train ride?

4. Do you often "chase" steam trains for enjoyment or photo ops.?

5. Bonus Q  What is your all time favorite steam train? this should be fun.

              Enjoy,
                    Barry

1.  Do you visit Train Museums?

2.  How often do you frequent Train Museums? 1 per year or 1 per Week

3.  Are you a member of any Train Museums? and do you do any volunteer work there? If so please share.

4.  Which train Museums are your favorite? Do you prefer large w/ many trains , or small single road versions.

5.  Bonus Q.  If you were asked to start a train museum, what would be the key features, and how would you advertise these?

          Purely for enjoyment purposes,

                  Barry
       

     I'm just trying to give the "thirty" board a little boost.  I am also interested in what others are doing in this hobby.

1. What is your On30 display? Mining, or logging operations, Christmas village, Mfg. ops., or a circle around Christmas tree?

2 What do you have for Buildings on your layout? Scratch built, Plasticville,
Dept. 56?

3. What era does your layout represent? Civil war, turn of century, modern,
or let us know the exact date.

4. What size and type is your layout? Shelf type , table top, walk around, 4x8, ping pong table, Etc...

               Just try to have fun and let others enjoy your efforts also.

              Barry

               

         I'm just trying to invoke some discussion on train related surveys.

1. Do you attend any train shows, trade shows, or swap meets, as some people call them?

2. If yes, how many average per year?

3. Which ones, & where are your favorites?  the Bach-man should like to know these also.

4. What do you, or would you like to see at these shows?  That's my favorite ?

                Remember, no right,or wrong answers. Just varied opinions.
That's what makes our world go 'round, and this hobby so fun to play in.

            Enjoy,
                 
                     Barry
           

          I was wondering how others keep track of, or Inventoy your trains, rolling stock, structures, etc., AND do you have them insured?
         
          Please give your ideas or opinions on this.

                   Barry

           I'm hoping to get some information on the On30 Department 56 trolley set, "retired" around 1994. Bachmann made this for D-56.
           Did this trolley switch directions on it's own? Looks like it has a built into bumper type switch.
           Also is the EZ track (white road bed) the same as the auto reversing track? There is no trolley barn but is it steel or N/S?

            Any info. would be greatly appreciated
   Thanks in advance
                   Barry

       How many folks have seen or watch this show?
       Have any of our forum regulars been on the show?

       This past weekend I came across two different gentlemen who have been on the show, at two different events. Neither was bragging, I had to bring up the fact that I recognised them from their segment on the show.
       I saw this as a sign to post it on our new board.

     

       I just heard through, the breezes, a new EZ Track book is to be delivered this spring. Let's see, March 21st is the first day of spring.
I'll expect mine on March 22nd, (just kidding).
     I hope it meets my long awaited expectations.