A model train geek, learning as he goes.
It’s time to start planning for my next model train layout. Hallelujah! In my life I have had two serious layouts: the Nova Scotia Eastern and CN in Bathurst, NB (circa 1975). The NSER was torn up in 2004, and the CN layout lasted until 2009. Both were removed prior to moving. As I write … Read more
The annual Sportsplex Model Train Show is on this coming weekend, Saturday Nov 13 from 9am to 4:30pm and Sunday Nov 14 from 10am to 3pm. On display will be the Dartmouth Club and the On30 scale layouts, Mike’s G scale layout, Errol’s Z scale layout , another Z scale layout, and a LEGO layout … Read more
I visited the Winnipeg model train show on Saturday (Oct 16). There were several impressive layouts at the show, and here are some photos and video of the event. The photo above, and the video below, show a model Ontario Northlander running around the Free-Mo layout on the ground floor. I like the Free-Mo idea … Read more
Come visit the Great Winnipeg Annual Train Show, this Saturday and Sunday October 16-17 at the Mennonite Brethren Collegiate, 180 Riverton Avenue. The show is open on Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. I plan to visit on Saturday afternoon and maybe Sunday as well. Last … Read more
This model railroader with a heart problem has his priorities mixed up. Or perhaps his priorities are correct? 😉
My friend Ron sent a link to TrainPlayer.com, where you can download software for model railroaders. I haven’t tried the software yet but I thought I’d pass on the link for those who might want to give it a try.
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If you are interested in VIA’s F40PH-2 engines, you need to visit this site. It has prototype photos, a modeler’s “how to” page, and rivet-counting detail photos for the common VIA units. As well, under the “for sale” link you can see they are planning on offering a brass sheet of detail parts to superdetail … Read more
Proving the old adage that there’s a prototype for everything we do in model trains, here’s a tank car body on a flatcar. I spotted the remnants of GATX 54324 strapped on flatcar CP 315208 in Winnipeg. This would be a quick little modeling project. Note the dent in the far end of the tank, … Read more
Taylor is building an HO layout and he has a tour video up. It’s a great walkthrough of the layout and his future plans for it. He also did a few railfan videos on his layout, complete with sound added.