| Forum Name | Topics | Posts | Last Post |
| General (please note, the Trivia Game and UBB Links are at page bottom now) |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF NEW MEMBERS! This is the first board pertaining to those of us who detail their diesel locomotives. Post a message introducing yourself as a new member. Moderators: sarge, CIOR, modelmaker51 | 185 | 1,618 | Yesterday at 10:45pm by wpdivwldr in New guy from SoCal. |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | THE COFFEE ROOM This board is for all the members of the Diesel Detailer to chat and talk about anything NOT related to trains. You can start your day here with your favorite morning beverage and just put your feet up. Moderator: riss2509 | 43 | 512 | |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | GENERAL TOPICS Use this area for general comments about the railroad hobby. Moderator: sarge | 338 | 2,506 | Today at 5:51am by modelmaker51 in This Is An Awesome For... |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | News and Announcements! Keep an eye on this board for updates. Moderators: River Run, CIOR | 80 | 614 | Yesterday at 6:05pm by Colin in Apologies to all members |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | QUESTION? Have a question you need answered? Maybe a member knows the answer. Ask away!
If you have a question about a project, please use the Help Topics board below.
| 165 | 992 | Yesterday at 7:43pm by nser in Coupler Cut Bars 1, Me 0 |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | The Polling Place Use this board to create polls. Polls that off topic will be removed. Please use discretion and only poll important issues.
| 17 | 325 | Yesterday at 8:24pm by modelmaker51 in Time dedicated to Mode... |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | The Engine House (1 sub-board) Where the Staff hangs their hats to come up with good ideas to make this the best Forum on the web.
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![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | HIGH HOOD HEAVEN! The Diesel Detailer Forum has more than it's share of high hood modelers, beit N&W, Southern, or Freelance. Please Post a shot or two of your High Hoods and tell us what the draw is for you. Moderator: River Run | 25 | 298 | on Sept 30, 2009, 7:36pm by poweredby251 in southern sd24 |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | OUR VIDEOS Here is an area just for our videos. PLEASE CLICK ON THE HEADING ON THE LEFT SIDE TO SEE ALL VIDEOS LISTED. You can post instructional videos, and roster videos. Jay Testor runs our Video Department and will be introducing new videos about our projects as time permits. Thank You Jay! Moderator: gtw4633 | 83 | 342 | Today at 4:54am by Railroad Salvage in This is for you Randy |
| PROJECTS AND INFORMATION |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | RESCUED LOCOMOTIVE PROJECTS Use this area to post your Rescued Locomotive Projects. To qualify for this board the unit should be one that has been rescued from the parts box, one you started years ago but did not finish, or a diesel someone else started, didn't finish, and you are finishing. Moderator: modelmaker51 | 21 | 278 | on Nov 4, 2009, 5:43pm by superfleet93 in TP&W GP40 Rescue |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | CHEAP BUILD PROJECTS Welcome to the Cheap Build Board! This board is for those who are looking for beginner projects or for those who would like to get into detailing diesels and still be able to afford it. All builds here will cost less than 100 dollars to make.
Moderator: River Run | 23 | 312 | on Nov 4, 2009, 2:55am by diesel in PLM SD40 _ Painted! |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | WHAT'S ON THE BENCH/UPCOMING PROJECTS? This area is for what's new on the workbench. What is in the planning stage? Moderator: PEIR | 90 | 1,233 | Yesterday at 2:52pm by dmir in UPY 855 |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | DIESEL DETAILING TECHNIQUES Share your detailing techiques or new ideas on how to detail diesels. Moderators: modelmaker51, cp9302 | 37 | 450 | on Nov 4, 2009, 3:11am by diesel in Need help with Blue Bo... |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | BOB HARPE'S DIESEL CLINICS This area is dedicated to Moderator Bob Harpe's Diesel Clinics. Please keep your posts to a minimum so Bob can share with us all.
1. Southern SD-35 Clinic 2. Central of Georgia E-7 Clinic
| 4 | 136 | on Oct 25, 2009, 12:55am by modelmaker51 in Southern GP-35 Clinic |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | KITBASHING OF PROTOTYPES NOT BUILT This board is for prototype diesels that were built by the locomotive builders, but have not been made by model railroad manufacturers. Examples of a Prototype not built would be a Demonstator or a One of a Kind Unit. You may have to use a shell made by for example ATLAS and add parts from a Proto 2000 model to get your desired results. Moderator: River Run | 9 | 78 | |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | PROTOTYPE FREELANCING Please use this area to share your Freelanced Railroad, toss ideas around, or get ideas. Moderator: LaughingHippie | 61 | 846 | on Nov 4, 2009, 1:17pm by antlorch in TGX Program SD39ME CAT |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | ELECTRONICS Post articles or queries concerning electrical items on locomotives like lighting or DCC. Moderator: CIOR | 36 | 294 | Today at 2:16am by poweredby251 in BLI F7 NCE |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | Help Topics Need help? Have a question about a project? Post your questions here and someone will try to help. Moderator: CIOR | 194 | 1,216 | on Nov 5, 2009, 1:27am by gnsteve in Fine mesh |
| ALCO/MLW BUILDS (project photos) |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | Alco Switchers & Transfer Units This board is for all switchers made by Alco. Moderator: gtwhogger | 5 | 55 | on Sept 10, 2009, 2:28pm by gtwhogger in Milwaukee Road ALCO HH660 |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | Early ALCO LOCOMOTIVES RS-1, S-1, RS-3, up to RS-11. Moderators: gtwhogger, modelmaker51 | 19 | 131 | on Oct 16, 2009, 1:09pm by harmonyhermit in RS-3 Ph.I, II, III bod... |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | LATER ALCO LOCOMOTIVES The RS-27, RS-32, RS-36 units. Includes later RSDs. Moderator: PEIR | 7 | 95 | on Nov 4, 2009, 2:11am by conrailjon in RS27 - Ex Penn Central... |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | THE CENTURY SERIES C-420, C-424, C-425, C-430, C-628, C-630, and others. Moderators: gtwhogger, River Run | 14 | 276 | on Oct 16, 2009, 12:41pm by River Run in Watch this C430 Build! |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | EARLY MLW LOCOMOTIVES - 1 Viewing This board is for earlier MLW builds like the RS-18. Moderators: gtwhogger, River Run | 5 | 91 | Today at 8:13am by edwin87 in Project BCR RS-18 |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | MONTREAL LOCOMOTIVE WORKS This board is for all projects concerning locomotives built after the Demise of Alco. Moderator: gtwhogger | 5 | 117 | on Oct 8, 2009, 5:19pm by bcrmlw in M636 finished!! |
| BALDWIN, FAIRBANKS MORSE, AND OTHER BRANDS NOT COVERED |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | BRAND X DIESELS Post your builds or projects of the other builders diesels here. Moderator: PEIR | 13 | 116 | Today at 8:07am by edwin87 in Crown Zellerbach V01000 |
| EMD BUILDS OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | Switchers Post your projects here. Moderator: icghogger | 36 | 307 | Yesterday at 6:44pm by Colin in CN GMD-1 |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | Early EMD From the beginning at EMC to the GP-20. Moderator: icghogger | 61 | 585 | on Nov 3, 2009, 8:52pm by agawamsouthern in Milwaukee Road EMD F9A... |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | EMD (1960s) From the GP-30 to the SD-40. Includes GP-35, SD-35, SD-45, GP-40, GP-38, FP-45.
| 95 | 1,095 | on Nov 4, 2009, 2:02pm by gtwhogger in Milwaukee Road 8 |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | EMD (1970s) THE DASH 2 ERA GP38-2, SD40-2, SD45-2, GP15-I. Moderator: antlorch | 81 | 1,007 | Yesterday at 2:04pm by dekon in PW 2008, GP38-2 |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | EMD up to current models. SD-50/GP-50/ to SD90. Moderator: antlorch | 39 | 504 | Yesterday at 12:41pm by diesel in SD90/43MAC Paint Job |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC BUILDS OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | THE U-BOATS Discuss or show your latest projects with GE Locomotives. Moderator: sarge | 18 | 150 | on Oct 13, 2009, 11:31pm by ssgburme in U25C using the Plano d... |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | GE OTHER...ie...SWITCHERS, etc. This board is for other types of GE Locomotives not covered in the other boards. Moderator: sarge | 5 | 52 | on Aug 16, 2009, 12:03pm by CIOR in CN 70T and 44T |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | THE DASH ERA Show or discuss your latest project.
| 49 | 617 | on Oct 9, 2009, 3:05am by modelmaker51 in Another "Batlas" BQ23 |
| ROLLING STOCK, STRUCTURES, AND VEHICLES |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | THE IRON HORSE Though this is a Diesel Forum, we must keep an open mind. Most of us have one or more steam locomotives. Post photos of yours here.
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![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | GENERAL FREIGHT Use this board to display freight cars.
| 26 | 239 | Yesterday at 5:50pm by tankcarsrule in My Tank Car Model Phot... |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | OTHER STUFF Even though this is a diesel detailer board, you can post your projects of your layout, rolling stock, varnish, or vehicles here.
| 50 | 443 | on Nov 4, 2009, 1:39am by georgiaroad in Georgia Road Radio Rem... |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | DOWN AND DIRTY DETAILING Here is the board for Weathering all items on the railroad. Show us what you have done and share your techniques with us. Moderator: CIOR | 15 | 155 | on Oct 12, 2009, 12:12am by DRGW 5398 in Radiator fan close up ... |
| AFTERMARKET & COTTAGE INDUSTRY NEWS |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | PRODUCT IDEAS FOR THE AFTERMARKET Please use this board to suggest items you would like the aftermarket companies to produce. Who knows? Maybe they will like your idea.
| 9 | 140 | on Oct 11, 2009, 4:04pm by riss2509 in New Product Ideas! |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | GENERAL INDUSTRY NEWS Post news and photos of other cottage industries here. Example... Plano.
| 21 | 129 | on Sept 27, 2009, 4:40pm by River Run in Plano Models |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | CANNON & COMPANY NEWS Post News and Photos of Projects created using products from Cannon & Company Parts. http://www.cannonandco.net/
This board is provided as a courtesy to Cannon and their customers. The Owner and Staff of this forum are not responsible for any claims associated with these products.
| 11 | 48 | on Sept 12, 2009, 2:25pm by garyrsatx in Cap Top Fans |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | DETAILS WEST NEWS AND INFORMATION Post photos of projects created using detail parts from Details West. News about new products will be announced here. http://www.detailswest.com/
This board is provided as a courtesy to Details West and their customers. The Owner and Staff of this forum are not responsible for any claims associated with these products.
| 4 | 34 | on Oct 3, 2009, 5:06pm by sd50f in Whazup? |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | KASLO SHOPS NEWS Post News & Photos of projects made by using Kaslo Shops Products. http://www.kasloshops.com/
This board is provided as a courtesy to Kaslo Shops and their customers. The Owner and Staff of this forum are not responsible for any claims associated with these products.
| 8 | 116 | on Oct 30, 2009, 9:06pm by mrogden in SF30C |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | MINIATURES BY ERIC Post photos of projects created using detail parts from Miniatures by Eric. News about new products will be announced here. http://www.miniaturesbyeric.com/index.htm
This board is provided as a courtesy to Miniatures by Eric and their customers. The Owner and Staff of this forum are not responsible for any claims associated with these products.
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![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | RAILFLYER MODELS NEWS Post New & Photos of Projects made using Railflyer Models Products. http://www.railflyermodelprototypes.com/railflyer/
This board is provided as a courtesy to Railflyer and their customers. The Owner and Staff of this forum are not responsible for any claims associated with these products. Moderator: gtwhogger | 59 | 406 | Yesterday at 1:47pm by River Run in Blomberg Updates |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | Smokey Valley Smokey Valley is still in business.
http://www.smokeyvalley.com
This board is provided as a courtesy to Smokey Valley and their customers. The Owner and Staff of this forum are not responsible for any claims associated with these products.
| 3 | 18 | on Jul 18, 2009, 12:06am by poweredby251 in SMOKEY VALLEY! |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | Tiger Valley Models This area is for info on Tiger Valley Models.
Tiger Valley Models Guilford L. Mack, Jr. 1070 county road #23 Phelps, NY 14532
(315) 548 9021
This board is provided as a courtesy to Tiger Valley and their customers. The Owner and Staff of this forum are not responsible for any claims associated with these products.
| 3 | 50 | on Oct 13, 2009, 11:10pm by dekon in TVM Still in business! |
| PHOTO GALLERY |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | REGIONAL RAILROAD DIESEL PHOTOS Post photos of regional railroads here.
| 12 | 58 | on Nov 1, 2009, 9:02pm by Railroad Salvage in 50 years old and still... |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | Class #1 DIESEL DETAIL PHOTOS Use this area to post those prototype detail shots for use in our projects.
| 41 | 148 | on Oct 20, 2009, 7:08pm by upmodeler in Uncle Pete GP39-2's |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | SHORT LINE DIESEL DETAIL PHOTOS Post prototype shots here.
| 39 | 245 | on Nov 6, 2009, 8:57am by railfan in Some of you aren't gon... |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | Share your Galleries If you have an online photo gallery, please post the URL of that Gallery here so we can see your photos.
| 31 | 106 | Today at 8:49am by modelmaker51 in For D&H Fans, OK CP too! |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | COLORIN' This is where you can post the drawings of locomotives you have either modified or colored.
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![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | FINISHED! This is a no words message board for members to post one or two photos of their Finished Locomotive. Photos posted here may be considered for the monthly logo change. Moderator: riss2509 | 33 | 316 | on Nov 4, 2009, 10:58pm by antlorch in Some Conrail Brake Sho... |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | YOUR ROSTER SHOTS Show us what locomotives you have on your Roster. These can be units you have had for years or new units. They can also be diesels you built before you honed your skills but have sentimental value. Give us a shot of your Roster! Moderator: River Run | 16 | 181 | on Nov 1, 2009, 11:02am by dekon in Engine Terminal |
| OTHER HOBBIES |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | VIRTUAL MODEL RAILROADING This board is for train simulators like Microsoft Train Simulator or Trainz Simulator.
| 3 | 16 | Yesterday at 2:35pm by River Run in Screen shotz |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | MODELING OTHER THAN TRAINS Post and share your modeling efforts that are not Railroad related. Moderator: River Run | 1 | 10 | on Sept 10, 2009, 12:26am by River Run in Model Cars |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | COLLECTING HOBBIES OTHER THAN TRAINS Share your collecting hobbies, example...Farm Toys. Moderator: River Run | 9 | 60 | Yesterday at 3:43am by gtw4633 in Locomotive Horns |
| THE EXCHANGE PLACE: (note; if your item is no longer for sale or sold, please remove it) |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | Sell Non Model Train Items Here. Sell anything besides model train items here. Please....nothing nasty. 
| 5 | 5 | on Oct 13, 2009, 2:45pm by nser in Microchip Dev. System |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | TRADING POST This Board is for even up trades only, no cash deals here. Post what you have to trade and we can all barter with you. Each trader is responsible for their own shipping. No Clinkers please! The Admin made a trade last year here and he got a diesel with a bunch of parts missing. If your trades are incomplete, post it right up front. Moderator: River Run | 4 | 4 | |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | EBAY LISTINGS Post links to the items you have for sale on Evilbay here at this board.
| 4 | 4 | on Nov 2, 2009, 3:16pm by wjwilcox in Champ Decals - MILW, C... |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | FOR SALE OR TRADE #1 Use this board to post items for sale. Moderator: riss2509 | 4 | 10 | on Nov 3, 2009, 9:17am by westernmaine in Atlas Silver SD-35 N&W... |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | FOR SALE OR TRADE#2 Place Items for Sale or Trade here. Moderator: riss2509 | 1 | 3 | on Oct 21, 2009, 9:29pm by stillbre in FS: Athearn RTR SD50 |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | FOR SALE OR TRADE #3 Place items for sale or trade here. Moderator: riss2509 | 0 | 0 | |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | FOR SALE OR TRADE #4 Place Items For Sale or Trade on this board also. Moderator: riss2509 | 2 | 6 | on Nov 5, 2009, 10:26pm by riss2509 in Last rolling stock FS |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | UP FOR GRABS! YOU PAY SHIPPING! This is the Pay It Forward board. If you have something you need to get rid of and you think someone else may be able to use it, post it here. The person that accepts the PIF is responsible for shipping unless the person giving the item/s away offers to ship for free also. No piggys please?!
| 2 | 9 | on Nov 5, 2009, 12:13am by dylanviey in Dremel model 850 Freew... |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Please post the items you want or are looking for in this board. Swaps and Trades welcome!
| 61 | 124 | on Nov 5, 2009, 4:52pm by conrailjon in HO Conrail SD70MAC's |
![[ ]](http://s1.images.proboards.com/off.gif) | CUSTOM PAINTING/BUILDING SERVICES If you offer custom painting or custom building services, post a link to your website here. THIS IS FOR CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS ONLY, DON'T JUST JOIN TO POST A LINK!
| 3 | 5 | on Nov 5, 2009, 7:20pm by therudycometh in Rudy's Trains - Buildi... |