Yesterday, I uploaded Episode 7 in my Switching Operations 101 YouTube series. Among other things, I focus on the importance and procedures related to ensuring you have a functional “couple” prior to doing a shove move. I also cover the procedure for dicey moves across heavily-traveled streets. Thanks to all of the professional railroaders and […]
Moving forward, I’m going to be going to be making a larger commitment to my YouTube Channel. You can subscribe to it HERE. It’s taken me awhile to grasp what can be accomplished via video but I’m starting to get the hang of it….slowly. I plan to experiment with a variety of topics and formats. […]
My structures book now appears in the Kalmbach Books storefront with a projected availability date of May 1.
Well over half of the individuals who contact me state that they want a multi-deck layout. The idea of doubling the size of the potential railroad seems like a silver bullet. The decision as to design configuration is neither good nor bad IF you know exactly what the pros and concerns are. That’s my concern. […]
My latest book, Shortlines You Can Model, Vol. 1 is now available for purchase via Amazon. Imagine a shortline set in a tropical city where English is the secondary language, and trackside voodoo rituals are commonplace. Palm trees, oppressive humidity, a narrow ship-clogged canal, and one-story pastel-colored structures with peeling paint and murals complete the […]