Here is just a collection of things that I enjoy and will give you a better idea of the world I live in....
Please take some time to browse through my previous postings on the left side of the page.

I hope you enjoy my random thoughts and blog subjects...
thanks - Mike


ferroequinologist (n)


Latin ferrum iron + Latin equus horse + -logist
A railroad or model railroad enthusiast. (From Dow's Dictionary of Railway Quotations.) "Ferroequino" derives from the Latin for "iron horse," an early term for a locomotive.


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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Convention coming up!

Well I have been cramming to get a model ready for the  up and coming NMRA Lone Star Region convention being held in Houston Texas from June 6th through 10th.  As with every year, I wait until the last minute to get it ready for judging. I will say however that it is coming along well. Just have some finishing touches I am working on to take it to the next level. I have been inspired by Laurie McLean MMR from Australia regarding his work with automation (thanks Laurie your work is incredible) and will try a couple of things he has done on my scene as well as one I dont think has been done before. Anyway if you get a chance check out his youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/scoopmmr

Well back to the workbench and hope to see you in Houston!... here is the link for the convention....


Monday, May 7, 2012

Image of the Month

Another Edison Movie showing a SP double header reefer train with a helper unit, probably somewhere in the Sierras in 1898. Enjoy...