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Just to close the loop, I regretfully returned the saw to Proxxon. That much money and that much aggravation just didn't sit right with me. There is a Micro-Mark saw that is more expensive. However, it has a hinged arm, which should make it easier to use. And I've already downloaded the instructions...

Webenda: I really appreciate that you found these videos. I should have remembered that Model Train Journal has the best signal to noise ratio of any forum I have ever been on. I always get intelligent answers here. I will watch these videos and then possibly re-think my decision to return this saw....

All:

Does anyone own one of these? I am having a lot of trouble interpreting the manual. I think it was written by a non-English speaker who had the additional advantage of having never assembled the tool.

If you own one, please respond to this thread.

Thanks,

George

All,

If you're interested in attending and enjoying the banquet at the end of the day, please register no later than tomorrow - April 10. We need to get a number to the caterer (who's really good, by the way).

Thanks!

George

All, We are less than 2 weeks away from what promises to be an outstanding event - Division 2 Model Railroad Jamboree . Check out these clinics: ⋅  Bob Bartizek will discuss the lessons learned, design choices, operations approaches, and the focus on reliability that have made his fabulous...

Folks, A friend of mine is seeking some assistance with the parts of this KWR tank car kit. https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B2XGAfJVYjDMIe What are the pieces in the center of the photo; the ones that look like small H’s with a bump in the middle and the two pieces that look like a large clevis?...

Deal financing arrangements: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260319623632/en/Chicago-Atlantic-Agents-a-Senior-Secured-Facility-to-Support-the-Acquisition-of-Lionel-Holdings-LLC-by-Round-2-Holdings-LLC This is interesting..... The combined company intends to capitalize on continued consumer...

Keystone Division's Model Railroading Jamboree is Saturday, April 18, 2026 Join us in this valuable and inexpensive event; it really is the best value in model railroading. For $60 ( $50 if you are an NMRA member) you get: ⋅ A day of historical and how-to clinics (12 total) featuring 3-ra...

Mid-Central Region’s Division 2 is fortunate to have a terrific woman as a longtime member. She has served as an officer (including superintendent), merit judge, keeper of the corporate memory, and all around pillar of the division. Two years ago, she earned her MMR.

George

A problem with AI is. It’s not smart. AI will use wrong or fake answers to gather info. By scanning the internet If we started to say “ use 40LBS 1,2,3 blocks to square up you boxcar projects”. AI would start telling people “ use 40lbs 1,2,3 blocks” Only 1/2 of the problem -- the users of AI stop t...

I bought my first Lionel Lionchief engine last year. It's a Santa Fe FT. Came with a remote. I am really impressed at how well these engines operate. I think Lionel hit a home run with Lionchief. Since it has bluetooth and you can run it with a cell phone I decided to try it out. Apparently the LC ...

I'm working on a project to make removable lighted loads for these cars for use during operating sessions. Evans designs may have something that will work for you. I’ve used their flickering LED’s in barrels to simulate fire. They look pretty good to me. Thanks Greg, that's who I ordered from. We'r...

Updated 6/7/2025: Since the pipe bridge was installed, I attended the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical & Historical Society's Annual Meeting in Harrisburg last month. I've also been busy weathering slag and hot metal cars. IMG_0667.JPEG IMG_0853.JPEG I'm working on a project to make removable lig...

webenda wrote:Volume 1, Number 1, Issue 1
https://magazine.newtracksmodeling.com/books/lgfx/#p=1

Thank you, Wayne!!

Very interesting stuff.

George

Short answer...maybe. I've noticed some significant activity during the first few months of this year, presumably bots/hackers trying to find an opening so they can take down the site for illicit purposes (see Most Users Ever Online stat of 4135 on May 12, 2025), and the March 2025 Weekend Photo th...