Category Archives: Commentaries
Pre-orders and backorders
Pre-orders and backorders Or, why can’t I get the item I want—right now? By Ernest H. Robl One of the “facts of life” I try to present to beginning model railroaders is
Christmas in July
Christmas in July Thoughts about digital starter sets By Ernest H. Robl Earlier this month — July 2, 2015, to be exact — I received the largest single shipment of
Product Documentation
Product Documentation By Ernest Robl In several forum threads, members have complained about the quality of documentation of the Roco Z21 system – while endorsing the product itself. I don’t have
The Typical Model Railroader
The Typical Model Railroader The Other Side of the Coin By Roger Heid The typical Model Railroader is not a Beginner. Many Beginners don’t make it to the stage of being
A Blog about Blogs
A Blog about Blogs By Roger Heid You have noticed that I have posted several blogs describing my memories stemming from the post WW II years in Southwest Germany, in the
Turnouts/Switches – Analog or Digital?
Turnouts/Switches – Analog or Digital ? Pros and Cons / Installation Hints By Roger Heid This is a much disputed perennial question. There is no right answer; there is no wrong answer.
Nuremberg Toy Fair Tour Report 2015
Nuremberg Toy Fair Tour 2015 Report By Gordon Preller I would like to thank Rey and Roman for a grand time on the Nuremburg Toy Fair/Miniatur Wunderland Tour – we had a
Stein am Berg, Part 1
Stein am Berg, Part 1 A small tribute By Ernest H. Robl One of the many ways we personalize our layouts is how we name things – towns, stations, industries, etc.