(Blog entry by Bob) It has been constantly snowing here in G-Scale Land so one day I went out and cleared the tracks and did a couple of passes on the tracks. Instead of a big story we will just show you some layout photos in the snow that were taken recently. Enjoy!
Not happy with a gold coloured San Francisco trolley on my Canadian National Layout, I decided to change it. I have always envied the model railroaders that have a 9-volt battery cars that they just turn on, walk away and watch it go around from the comfort of their muskoka chairs. Picking up a switch, battery holder and an Aristocraft motor I ripped the undercarriage off and attached the new pieces.
As for a new colour for the trolley I was at a complete loss and consulted with my "little expert" Mary on what I should do. She suggested the Beatles Magical Mystery Tour Bus.
Picking up rainbow lettering and some blue and yellow paint I went to work. I managed to get it outside between snowstorms to run it around several times. The first time I chased after it like a nervous father praying I would not break any glass wear. It ran very well and I was finally able to settle down in my favorite chair and watch the world go by. "Roll Up, Roll Up for the Magical Mystery Tour Step Right This Way"