Free Money Layout – Operations


After my last post, Tolga went back and re-shot his OMNI Logistics photo under better conditions. Note the loading ramp on the far right of the photo. Thanks Tolga! After my post on the “Easy Money” design, I received a few emails asking how it would be operated so let’s take a step back and […]

Free Money


This is railroading and it’s happening now. Tolga Erbora caught FEC’s CIS local down in the dirt and earning revenue as it works OMNI Transload, a logistics warehouse in Miami. Subject: Model Railroad Layout Design Service It was over a decade ago when I sat in on a seminar at Cocoa Beach presented by the […]

FEC’s Commerce Park District


By Tolga Erbora Florida East Coast Railway Commerce Park Layout: The Real Deal One of the reasons Miami continues to be a popular destination for tourists and travelers is its close proximity to Latin America and its even closer proximity to the Caribbean.  Now, who else would figure out and work with such a geographic […]

The Gardens Lead – A Spur You Can Model


By Tolga Erbora CSX has shaken up their service plan in Hialeah, particularly for the Gardens Lead. Previously split between jobs Y220 and Y322, Y220 was abolished some time ago in favor of a remote control job, Y190. Also heard from time to time is an evening Y290.  I was out and about and from […]

Couples Therapy? Do You Need It?


No, not THAT type of couple! I’m talking about coupling and uncoupling during operations. It’s the most fundamental of tasks. Even so, there are some things we can do to enhance the experience of operating our layouts. To start, here’s an excellent video explaining how the big boys do it. After watching it, here some […]