The new removable extension bridge on the LAJ. Still to be added are guardrails, alignment pins, and a simple electrical feed. Over the past year, I’ve become more aware of what I call “long handle” car spotting. By that, I mean when the switch job is spotting a car, but there is a long “handle” […]
Author: Lmind1
Photo of the Day
In my August 10th blog, I discussed the heartbreaking reality of historically priceless images being lost to time forever. Specifically, slides, negatives, and prints that disappear when the photographer passes on. However, once the image is digitized and put on the net, the chances of preservation improve infinitely. Buying the image and not uploading it […]
The Next Book
On the left is the cover of the original edition of my book on track plans for a spare room. On the right is the significantly upgraded second edition, which I will release next month. Restoration is an uplifting concept. Whether it be a car, old photograph, or structure, there is something uniquely satisfying about […]
Miami River Blues
Thanks to Tolga Erbora for bringing this excellent Eric Brown video to my attention. It illustrates the fascinating process of getting long ships up the narrow and winding Miami River. I remember it like it was yesterday. It was the oddest experience. I’d just landed in Miami and started the day by the Miami River […]
Shelf Bench Work Dimensional Guidelines
Shown above are the “best practice” guidelines I use for dimensions and spacing on the shelf layouts I build. Guidelines are just that: a starting point. I generally shoot for a shelf width between 18″ and 22″. Although I do commonly go to two feet if a yard is involved, in most other cases that […]