For those planning a steam to diesel era layout, I wrote a blog on my business site on two industries that should appear in almost every instance. You can read it HERE.

I just posted a new blog entry on my business site, “The Three Functions of Track on a Model Railroad“.  Something to consider for those wrestling with the design of their next layout.

I finally had a chance to meet long-time internet friend Tolga E. from Miami.  He was in town for a college physics conference and was able to break free to come over and see the layouts.  He shot some video of both the LAJ and the Spur which you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70bFp-5gg-4

It’s hard to believe but it’s been four years since I’ve been to Miami to check on things.   A visit was long overdue.  East Rail continues to be as enticing of a modeling subject as ever.  Right out of the box we were treated to see the lead in front of Salco packed with eight cars, […]