Throwback Thursday 17 CN CP9 4536 at Hamilton Jct

CN 4536 starts up the Cowpath with an eclectic 1980's consist. March 4, 1983, Keith MacCauley photo.Today's Throwback Thursday features a guest contributor, my dad Keith. Here's his article on some CN GP9 action in the Steel City, back in the day (March 4, 1983). Thanks dad!- Peter.In this image we...

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Bridge Abutments

I’ve been avoiding the construction of the abutments for my trestle and bridge for a while, mostly because I didn’t have the slightest idea of how I was going to construct them. I am now at the point where I cannot continue my layout terrain without the abutments being in place. I knew I wanted the...

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Year One in the Books

I started the blog a year ago and just reached 4000 page views a moment ago (who was it?). Thanks for following along, and stay tuned for the coming year when we get to start playing with the trains...A HBS box car sits beside the Erie freight house at 149th St while a fleet of Erie vehicles stands...

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The Heart Of Georgia Track Plan

With over 20 of these produced by modelers all over the US, it has become a staple among track plans. I've seen it in HO, N, On30 and an S-scaler is taking a crack at it. Click on the drawing to enlar...

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Spring time modelling begins!

It's been some time since my last post and even longer since I did any work on the layout, I've just had too many other things to get done, plus it's been cold over winter.But spring is here and it's time to get crackin'One thing that had stalled my layout progress was needing some extra track to finalise...

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Erie Brochure Railroading in NY Harbor

The brochure shown below is a very good read and summarizes Erie's navy and associated operations in and around NY Harbor. It was produced some time after World War II according to the references in the text. There is a nice overview of the operations of the Erie around the harbor, and the last half...

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How Much Time is Too Much Time

So lately there have been rumblings that Daddy spends too much time in the train room...  Coming out of the cold and rainy season, I can see where this could be a legitimate complaint.  There's also the fact that my wife has been toiling away at evening graduate classes three nights a week,...

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Popular Best quality ho train sets

For you Best quality ho train sets Best train sets of 2017 - our favorite model trains (kids, Here are the 10 best model train sets ho scale: typically 6 inches what else is important in selecting a train set? although the quality of the each train's. Choosing the right train set - model trains, Tips...

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Get Wiring ho train sets

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What Is the Best Model Train Scale

Question: What Is the Best Model Train Scale?Model trains come in many different sizes, or scales. For those just getting started in the hobby, deciding on a scale for themselves or their children can be a big dilemma. The short answer is that there is no one single "best" scale of course, but there may be a best scale for you.Answer:Understanding ScaleIf you're trying to determine what...

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TBT July 23rd 2015

Today we will go back to the spring of 2006 where I caught one of my favorite lashups of all time.How can you not love this lashup?  This is on Sandpatch grade near Foley, PA.  Two second generation EMD's, enough said.One of the most beautiful places to railfan.  This spot is definitely...

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More Small ho model train layout plans

Small ho model train layout plans Ho scale model train layouts & model railroad track plans, This ho scale model railroad guide features a directory of ho scale model railroad layouts, photos, videos, tours, track plans, product reviews, expert advice, and. Ho scale model railroad layout track...

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Guide Ho scale trains magazine

Photos are illustrative Ho scale trains magazine Ho scale - wikipedia, Ho scale (1:87) model of a center cab switcher made by bachmann, shown with a pencil for size comparison.. Vintage ho scale model railroad trains - collector, Ho scale model trains are 1/87 the size of real trains and 1/2 the...

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Free Ho military train set

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Tools of the trade and other things

Well, finally finished up the upper level track change.  The trackage is done, did all the wiring and complete the signals.  This new track makes so much sense.  No pics of that because wiring is necessary but boring.  Tonight I wanted to cover a couple of tools that make my work...

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Discuss Scale train figures

Scale train figures Here a Photo Scale train figures Scale train figures N scale figures modeltrainstuff.com, Model tech studios n fn404p the feller #1, logging figure cutting down a tree, finished. Preiser figures for model train railroad trainworld, Product disclaimer. the model railroad equipment...

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Back to locomotive project

Got a message the other day that Digitrax is sending back a (hopefully) repaired command station *that smoked about a month ago for no apparent reason) so that I can get back to trying to get the LocSound Micro working in my Hoboken Shore 44 tonner. When I last left off, I had tried it in several...

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Correction to Throwback Thursday 12 Mingo Jct OH not Sayre PA

A very helpful reader of the blog pointed out a glaring error I made in last week's Throwback Thursday - the location of the photos is actually Mingo Junction, Ohio, not Sayre, PA. The slide mount does say Sayre PA on it, but I can only surmise that the photographer made a typo in his notes that day. We were only off by 300 miles!But this actually brings me to another related topic - one of the reasons...

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Long Overdue Layout Update Fall 2015

Recent motive power acquisitions pause for inspection prior to entering service (CP 5936, CP 5701, and BNSF 5869). Eventually, a fascia will cover the expose edge of the foam and the benchwork.Well it looks like it’s been quite a while since I have posted a layout update, so time for a much-delayed...

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