A model train geek, learning as he goes.
Here are a few links to Phoenix model train stores and train stores near Phoenix, Arizona. An Affair With Trains Arizona Train Depot (Mesa) Hobby Bench (Phoenix and Glendale) (website not responding Dec 2016) Roy’s Train World (closed in 2014) Mesa Models (website not responding July 2017) Hobo Bill’s Train House (may be closed) (was Jack’s Trains) (Glendale) Also see … Read more
I found these on my camera from May 9, 2009… I think this was the Fredericton modular layout club’s layout at the Home Show.
Someone pointed out that Overland Models is coming out with a model of Operation Lifesaver caboose BNSF 12580. This caboose is a semi-permanent resident of Winnipeg at the BNSF short line in town. The model will be “only” $300! I don’t think I will be ordering one. Here’s a shot I took of BNSF 12580 … Read more
I am moving in a month or so and my layout has to go. I started removing track two nights ago and it is going fast. Here is the last freight train on my model train layout. CN 3125 collected one hopper car and the work train from the Bathurst yard, then did one circuit … Read more
My oldest son and I went to the Moncton Model Railroad Show and took some pictures. By all accounts it was a great show, with good attendance and good displays. I was glad to talk to a bunch of old friends and catch up. View the gallery
Here are my photos from the Fredericton model train show. It was a good show. There was a good assortment of displays, from the Fredericton modules to the N-Bender layout to the O-Scale layout from Fredericton, even to the wooden trains my son fell in love with. It was good to catch up with a … Read more
I was contacted by a company called Shapeways. They provide an interesting model-making service where it appears you send them a design, and they print it out as a 3D model and send it to you. For example, here’s an N scale railway station one of their customers made. They use several different kinds of … Read more
The annual Halifax Sportsplex Model Train Show is on this weekend! It will be open Saturday Nov 15 from 9am to 4:30pm, and Sunday Nov 16 from 10am to 3pm. I will be at the show with the kids on Saturday, and probably on Sunday as well. Photos from last year
Here are some of my photos from the model train show in Quispamsis this past Saturday, November 8. Jamie loved this table. Part of Mike’s layout. It was pretty busy when I was there. A very busy module. Gallery
I have added a new peninsula to my model railroad, finally! Here’s a video of the first train taking a test trip around. Obviously a tremendous amount of work remains to be done.
