Confessions of a Model Train Geek
A model train geek, learning as he goes.
On Saturday November 17 I visited the Dartmouth model railroad show with my two youngest kids. I was pretty impressed with the displays – some really nice work there. The usual vendors were there and I walked away with a 3-pack of container cars and a signed copy of Jay Underwood’s new book From Folly … Read more
On September 9 I had the pleasure of being one of three judges in a train contest at the Nashwaaksis Baptist Church here in Fredericton. Members of the congregation were to make some kind of train and bring it to the church. All of the entries showed imagination and there were some truly excellent entries. … Read more
My two oldest kids and I went to the Moncton model railroad show Saturday. We had a great time. I enjoyed meeting some people I only knew online, and chatting with old friends. I didn’t come away with too much – five timetables and a few Aroostook Valley cars. I put some photos in the … Read more
I put some photos I took at last Saturday’s model train show in Saint John in my photo gallery. As usual the Saint John Society of Model Railroaders did a fine job organizing the event. The usual displays were there, with the SJSMRR modular display front and center. For the four and under crowd, my … Read more
I tore the Nova Scotia Eastern Railway up in the summer of 2004 to get ready for our move to a larger house. Being a good railway baron, I ensured I would have (more) space for a new layout in the new home. I ended up with a 10×16 foot room, which is about double … Read more
As promised, here are some photos of my old Nova Scotia Eastern Railway layout. A passenger train goes by the station on the main line, while a CN switcher shunts the Windsor & Hantsport siding in the background. The NSER 76493 caboose brings up the rear of a short freight as they pass some rather … Read more
