That's funny because I just got my first one today also. AND as electronic newsletters go, this one is not all that exciting. My gosh, wouldn't you think there would be a video of a hot steamer rolling down the track and coming right at you and veering off at the last minute? Yeah, you would think!

Well, at least they promo'd this message board, so that's something.

JimE (the Pirate)

Ok, we have 10 acres in the middle of Wisconsin. I have very old American Flyer HO Set (circa 1948) and a newer On30 Bachmann Silver Series "Colorado & Southern" and two really old 4 x 8 layouts with 35 year old plaster mountains no less --Hoo Hah! No G Scale --yet. Want to start planning a logging camp/train route with tressles, etc and run it through the woods. (1) Do I want standard G scale or narrow guage? (2) What's a good starter --Heisler? (3) Do I want real steam so I don't have to worry about extending power into the woods? (I have Garden Railways subscription and am reviewing articles but need some input from you who have done this please). I have new smaller electric chain saw which is great at cutting up smaller logs for the firplace AND for the train! What do you burn in a "steamer"? Could I use little, cut-up pieces of wood. Wow, that would be cool. Let me know what you experts think please.
JimE, The "Pirate" (I also sail on Lake Michigan, hence the nick-name).