What’s What
I spent the last few weeks (aside from Thanksgiving) working on a few projects. First, I did a small hands on clinic for a group of us that meet once … Continue reading
Catching Up
After getting this blog and website rolling I have been a little negligent in posting. It has been a hectic few weeks. First, I had to finish the presentation on … Continue reading
The Flying Yankee in operation!
Just found this great youtube video of the Flying Yankee — the flagship of my model railroad. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V1ig5FWS4w
Finishing the OP Berry Machine Shop
I am finishing up the machine shop and penstock for the O.P. Berry Mill Complex in Wolfboro New Hampshire that I will be scratchbuilding as a long term diorama. Individual … Continue reading
Post Cards by the Thousands
Postcards are a tremendous source of research information. They can establish the prototype model that you are trying to create. This allows for a higher number of conformity points when … Continue reading
Friends of the Kingston Station Meeting
Last night I went to a meeting of the friends of the Kingston railroad station. This is the first meeting it I have gone to of this organization, although I … Continue reading
Report from Syracuse
Bonnie and I get back from Syracuse last night after attending the Northeastern regional model railroad convention. We had a great weekend. One of the highlights for me will worthy … Continue reading
Heading to Syracuse tomorrow morning
Off to Empire Junction, the NER convention in Syracuse. I am going to a couple of in depth workshops as well as a train tour. Bonnie is coming to work … Continue reading
Syracuse, track clearances, and too much work
I have spent the last several days upgrading (again!) my workshop. I was able to move some things out, giving me a lot of room to put up shelves, which … Continue reading
The Elm Lawn Inn and Barn
The area I am modeling contains an inn with two extensions, one in back and one on the side. Also, there is a carriage barn and a wood shed. Three … Continue reading
When Your Train of Thought Leaves the Station... 