Category Archives: Commentaries
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
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
Why does my locomotive not work?
Why does my locomotive not work? By Roger Heid This is one of the most frequently asked questions, by beginners and advanced users alike. The question reflected in the blog title is
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