It’s been a busy few years on the modeling front. As I wrote previously, with the Brooklyn Terminal layout now fully complete, I do find myself feeling a bit of “what now”? There are really no other themes or scales that are pulling me towards them at this point. If anything has arisen lately it’s […]
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New Miami Video
For the Miami rail fans and modelers in the group, Tolga Erbora has just produced a new video. Among other places he highlights East Rail and the Downtown Spur. He really does a great job of laying things out A to Z. You can watch the video HERE.
Kicking off 2020
With the holidays and some work travel behind me, it’s time to get back to modeling. The Brooklyn Terminal layout achieved critical mass last year and came together enough that the final vision was more apparent. There are six more hand laid turnouts to be done which will be my main focus in the upcoming […]
Model Railroading As Art
This week I finally finished and released my latest book, Model Railroading As Art. Of all the books I’ve done so far, this was by far, the most challenging. Articulating the subjective, artistic concepts in this case, is no easy task. About half way through the project I took a hiatus and went to night […]
A Good Modeling Subject
My buddy Tolga Erbora sent me this shot he took yesterday in Norfolk. I thought I’d post it here as it would make a great modeling subject. Things I picked up on: The pole line in front The tracks on each side of the main sinking into the ground The faded and peeling paint, both […]