Topic: Model Railroad Operations Tick. Tick. Tick. You’re running out of time. Better speed up. How do you plan your operating sessions? I’ll argue that most folks are mission driven. They have a certain number of moves they want performed, industries they want switched, or trains to run and, by god, nothing short of completion […]
Author: Lmind1
Virtuosity and Model Railroading
“Black Ice” Virtuoso model and photo by Bob Springs Virtuosity: Masterly skill or technique in the arts. Many years ago I attended a talk at a sales convention given by motivational speaker Peter Vidmar, the highest scoring American gymnast in Olympic history. The subject of the talk centered on what it took to be […]
The Operations Mindset, Symphony to Be Savored or Bitter Pill to be Swallowed?
The exceptional YouTube video above epitomizes the symphony of sound and motion characteristic of railroad switching operations. When you’re done watching ask yourself, do you want your model operating sessions to capture this flavor or that of a slot car race? Model Railroading is unique in that it allows us to build very delicate, highly […]
My Layout’s Done, Now What?
Through the course of a week I get photos of modeler’s progress on their layouts. Many of them are switching layout based on the Palmetto Spur or plans in my books. To a person, I’ve been very impressed with what I’m seeing. Many are first efforts from those just entering or re-entering the hobby. It gives […]
Under Table Sound
Standing rail side listening to a switcher work his job is a visceral experience. I’ve always loved the sound of large internal combustion engines whether it be throttling up and down or just idling. Even more, I love the feel of that deep bass thumping on my chest. I get the same thrill from the […]