I was a RMJ fan in the late eighties when I really settled in on my re-planted layout in my new home, a family, and some organization in my life-all my trains and other toys were in my garage. I liked RMJ because to me, they appealed to that river-counting prototype modeler in all of us. I ain't one, but I think there are some genes which give me an appreciation for modeling, and more insight and great photos of trains I loved.
If I remember correctly, it was RMJ that first, did a very nice engine re-motor to a Bachmann Reading 2-8-0 with a Sagami Can Motor. I rushed mine, and didn't to that well of a job, but a friend did a great job, and today it is one heck of a runner. Took an old Bachmann, and made a "Kato" from it.
The other project was taking 2 HO Tyco cabooses, and making them into a very nice PRR N8 caboose. I still have copies of these articles in my former layout scrapbook.
Hate to see these smaller specialty mags go. These are tough times.
Ken "FloridaBoy" Willaman
