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Attitude and tone are often difficult to express via the written word. It's unfortunate the question was taken as insulting for it was not intended to be. I'll make note that the statistics are what they are, represent what has been, and are not created for any other purpose. Thank you gentlemen. John

Forum Board Statistics. Acknowledging up front the following inquiry likely belongs in the Site Software Questions and Answers board. When one scrolls all the way to the very bottom of the Forum Board Index at this site, a label titled STATISTICS can be observed. Could/can someone more fully explain...

Twenty first century plastic railroad ties are going to outlast most metal adhered to them. Many kinds of metal fastened to a "tie" is going to wear out. It's where most, if not all the wear takes place. The wheels riding on the rail will wear out too. The ties' job is to stand up to the e...

Many of "us" in the Midwest have fond memories of visiting Bill Fitt's track nestled in the woods close to Lake Meauwataka near Cadillac, Michigan. Bill passed away before I had any opportunity to meet him. His son Paul left all of us too soon as well. Bill's effort toward concrete ties wa...

The recent chatter related to new, (CNC) verses the old (talented use of hands) way of doing things... certainly establishes passionate opinions. Some of you among the board may appreciate the website of, Museum of Obsolete Drafting Technology. I found the page link of "curves"... well... ...

Quite a "find" Glenn. Very impressive.

Thanks for sharing this.

John

It appears to be an IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) symbol. The burdensome task in determining what IEC publication number to reference to find the exact meaning of the symbol is a big obstacle in learning what it may actually represent. For sake of example, IEC 60034-8 is Part 8 of ...

I just happened notice Harold is now into the 17,000's. And to think that among all those posts, his clarity, wisdom and just plain "fairness" has been the backbone of this board for a very high percentage. If it's worth congratulating, I'll toss out a reminder for him, "Thank You!&qu...

An analogy of using pen and paper, the typewriter, and later on... the word processor utilizing the power of a computer comes to mind with all of this discussion. One could argue that Dave is not using film cameras and editing his video content with a razor blade. Someone might say, they could draw ...

New and Shiny or Weathered? Indeed… it’s whatever brings the enjoyment factor. (No controversy required ; ) Outdoor miniature railroading has the attributable luxury of having it both ways. A railcar can run down the track painted fresh and “New” as delivered from the fabrication bench top. Then, as...

This thread discussing Gillette's Castle State Park may be appreciated by a few folks here. I remember reading about Mr. Gillette's railroad when I was a kid. Here's the URL to the discussion in case you've not stumbled upon it yet: http://www.rypn.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=42284 For me, it...

I Love Signaling and most everything related to it.

Yep!

JDA