One of my blog followers, a prototype “railroader”, sent me the following note: “I’ve noticed that when I see models of locals they tend to always have a 4-axle diesel or two as power. On my district it’s common to see 2 or 3 six-axle units on locals and even as yard switchers. The ever-popular […]
Author: Lmind1
Real Time Operations
Click thumbnail to view video Thanks to blog follower Justin for forwarding the link to this great YouTube video of CSX local D700 switching Standale Lumber in Grandville, MI. What struck me is that this entire sequence could be modeled in real time. The clip is roughly twenty minutes long. You could inch through the […]
The Flat Earth Society
The riser construction on this grade intensive commercial project was fairly involved. Was the play value worth it? If you look at my layout designs, you’ll notice that the vast majority of them have totally flat, grade free, track profiles. I’ll insert vertical scenery elements above and below track level but the right of […]
Structure Building
I’ve added structure building to my list of professional services. Details HERE.
LAJ Crossbucks
The LAJ had some unique crossbucks with a vertical sign labeled “Los Angeles Junction Ry” running down the post in a very distinctive font. I started with a photo of one of their actual signs and printed it out. To give it some depth I glued it to a painted piece of strip wood and […]