A few more 3D printed freight cars of prototypes built in the Teens and Twenties are now available.
Continue reading “More new freight cars”New freight car book

I was alerted recently to a new publication focused on a legendary freight car builder. “Canadian Car & Foundry, Freight Cars 1900-1960” by John Riddell. This is a 200 page soft cover book published by the Bytown Railway Society summarizing the company.
Continue reading “New freight car book”The Minster Branch – Update 7
Dave Campbell has shared another chapter in his new layout progress. Here he is with the latest.
With Saint Marys, the first of three towns on the NKP’s Minster Branch, sort of complete, I couldn’t resist the temptation to host my first op session. I know….I’ve been advised to finish a scene before moving on, but the temptation proved to be too much. Besides, the weather is starting to heat up and it’s either now or wait until Fall.
Continue reading “The Minster Branch – Update 7”2026 St. Louis RPM
The St. Louis Railroad Prototype Modeler (RPM) event is just around the corner, July 23 through 25, in Collinsville, Illinois. This RPM has attracted the largest attendance over the years and may surpass 1,000 modelers through the door.
Continue reading “2026 St. Louis RPM”What is progress?
This question has been rolling around in my mind recently. What is progress?
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