Wow, what a great response to kn7 and his attempt to keep the forum going! Apparently this forum is NOT drying up yet. In fact, after opening TWO pages of comments, I decided it was time for a continuation in a new post/thread. So, I have taken the liberty of starting (continuing?) the comments here. Let's all keep it going; the comments are fun and the names, some familiar, some not, are great to see. Not much in the way of technical or other advice, but a friendly chat is always welcome.

Long live the KN 7000 (and the 6500, and the 6000, and the 5000 and the 1000 and all the others still extant and being enjoyed and that will be enjoyed for many years to come, in spite of all the innovations of rival companies and their attmpts to outdo us Technic enthusiasts)!

To all my Yankee friends: Happy Memorial Day!

Ted Rose