Image of the Month

During WWII, America's railroads were completely utilized for the war effort. So busy were the railroads this article was published in magazines to explain to the civilian population why the service was not up to par as compared to the pre-war levels. It is a great illustration showing the amount of rolling stock that was required to transport just one armor division...

Please note at the bottom of the page, most railroad advertising and bulletins would proudly show the number of employee's that were serving in the military... it was a unique time in American history.

Newest Model

Well actually it is not one of my newest model, it is my oldest brass piece that I own in my collection. I recently weathered it, replaced the open frame motor, installed a tsunami with sound in the tender, 0603 LEDs. And although not SP originally (believe it is a Southern Railway MT-4 Mountain), it is one of my favorite runners.




It was a gift in the 70's from one of my mentors Dusty Rhodes. A retired Army Colonel at the time and was my sponsor when I was a Junior Member of the El Paso Model Railroad Club and NMRA. He taught me a great deal as well as others in that club and I have always been greatful. So if you ever see a orange and silver box car with Texas Western Railroad, that would be Dusty's Railroad. He passed away many years ago but is still sorely missed.