I think they are called "window treatments" now, John. A MUCH more expensive name! One can charge thousands for "window treatments" while "drapes" would only bring hundreds and lowly "curtains" would sell in the tens of dollars range. Mind you, once they are up no one can tell which was purchased. Charles > I always thought that it was a mistake when BR changed to "British Rail". > It > was always perfectly clear what "British Railways" was about, but "British > Rail" could easily be the company that sold the stuff to hang your > curtains > from! (Erm that might be "drapes" in the US, I'm not sure....) > > JohnP MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line.