Local Cartoon
Nick Folger Said this cartoon was inspired by the recent area wide power failures. "I was without power for 9 days (& nights) which gave me a lot of time in the evening to Thinnnnnnnk. "
Bus Quiz from August Indy Trip
Know your railroad slogans? CLICK HERE to download a copy of the quiz Bob Fink shared on the August bus trip. Just match the railroads with their slogans. Answers? . . . ANSWERS?!? . . . We don't need no steenking answers! 
- New meaning to "drag and drop".
- All railroad logos would be 27 x 27 pixels.
- You could switch scales just by changing your resolution settings.
- Every 6 months your power pack has to be upgraded.
- When you push the horn button, the system offers to upgrade you to HornPlayer 9.1.
- You can schedule wheel cleaning and track cleaning overnight.
- Rolling stock which hasn't been run in a while begins to disappear.
- Each time you turn the power on to your layout, a puppy dog jumps out of nowhere and asks if you would like help compressing your freight yard.
- Your scenic backdrops change constantly.
- If you don't touch the throttle for 15 minutes, your entire layout changes into an aquarium.
- Andy Harman
Model Railroad Haiku
by Michael Fischer
| Like an old plow-horse, Your best engine limps along. You must clean your track. |
His Conrail Big Boy Pulls his Amtrak auto racks. Think he's new at this? |
Four by eight plywood: A good starting point, but this Board may leave you bored. |
| Rivet-counters say My boxcar doors are too wide. Ask me if I care. |
Like cats tied to dogs Is hooking AC to trains When it's not tinplate. |
I model 90's. Spouse gave me a wood reefer. Now what do I do? |
| Great stones stay in place. This engine won't move, either. Buy good stuff next time. |
DCC is great, Except for the collisions. I make Gomez proud. |
Teardrops fall like rain. I hate you, eBay sniper! That engine was mine. |
| I showed off my trains. My guests had but one question: "How much did it cost?" |
Wife bought a new dress. That means an engine for me. Fair is fair, you know. |
My track is perfect. Too bad it still looks like the Plywood Pacific. |
| If Y2K hurts, I'll run my trains on batt'ries. First things first, you see. |
Spouse asked a question: "Do you REALLY need more trains?" Spouse doesn't get it. |
Lucifer's flatcar Picks a new spot to derail Every time I run it. |
| Double-stacks went in. They all came out single-stacked. Your tunnel's too low. |
My unit coal train: Sixty cars, one road number. Hope I don't get caught. |
My young son must see Each "Thomas the Tank Engine." He has good taste, yes? |
| Hobby-shop owner! I'll help with kids' tuition. Just sell me some trains. |
PRR fans cringe At my Pennsy U50. No sense of humor. |
I shall convert you If your scale is not my scale, Lest your soul be lost. |
| I saw a club show. Trains derailed, track was dirty - I get this at home! |
Indecision strikes. Buy more trains, or gift for wife? Wish I could get both. |
Not since last Christmas Has my son played with "his" trains. Guess that makes them mine. |
| Where do these wires go? I pull on one, and two move. Color code? I wish! |
Can you tell me why My trains always stay on track Unless I have guests? |
Lying to yourself? "I can quit buying freight cars!" Time for 12 Steps, friend. |