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On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, my HO model of Southern Pacific (SP) 3509 crosses the Lower Mouse Creek Trestle, on the California Central Model Railroad Club (CCMRC), in the historic Agnew depot in Santa Clara, CA. This is a BLI model.
The real SP 3509, was an SP Class B-1, Berkshire 2-8-4. Reportedly: It was built by Lima in 1928 as B&M 4019, serial number 7296. It was purchased by SP in 1945, converted to oil in 1950 and retired and scrapped in 1951.
Some before and after some much needed repairs and clean up on this HO scale Crown Willamette 2-6-6-2T engine by Toby Models (Japan), imported to the USA by Northwest Shortline in 1959.
Scale: HO
Category: Steam
Subcategory: Logging
Road: CROWN (CROWN)
Whyte: 2-6-6-2T
Description: #12 ARTICULATED
Importer: North West Shortline (NWSL)
MANUFACTURE
Builder: Toby
Year(s): 1959
Qty Made: 202
I have re-assembled this model after cleaning and repair of broken and missing parts. It was a rather sparse in details, and I did not add any to this project just to keep the appearance original. Some small items still need tweaking, but, for the most part it is done. This is the first Akane model that I have seen that came with a serial / production number. This one is number 93, and it is stamped in several locations with the number. These are common models, so this must be number 93 of hundreds made. This is the 1959 run year, with un-sprung drivers. The videos are the first and second test runs after assembly, they are not good, but, you get the idea anyway.
This is a Fremo-USA HO scale modular model railroad. Since the modules are less than 20 inches deep, I had to photoshop in a backdrop to get some depth. The exhaust from the stack was ' borrowed' from a real steam engine. A small part on the right is also fake, because I had to camouflage the sides of this shallow module.
Københavns Sporveje (Copenhagen's Tramways)
Builder: Peder Svend Pedersen
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Togklodsen's exhibition at The Danish Railways Museum in the city of Odense, 2-5 June 2023.
Photo © Asbjørn Theodor Schøn Merstrand 2023
More photos: www.flickr.com/photos/93468412@N08/galleries
Finally had a chance to take some (some what) decent looking pictures of this model, hope you enjoy!
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A bit about the prototype:
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The Netherlands isn't particularly famous for its steep terrain, but in the south of Limburg there are some hills to be found. To overcome them, the Limburgsche Tramweg-Maatschappij ordered one of these articulated Garratt locomotives from Henschel. It was delivered in 1931 and was the the only Garratt locomotive to operate in The Netherlands.
Similar to ther LTM locomotives, the Verhoop valve gear was internal. The watertanks for the engine where located on the outside of the frames, under the footplates.
The locomotive seems to have been a succes, I couldn't find any evidence of serious issues or extensive repairs having to be made. Despite this, the locomotive was retired after only 7 years in service. By this time the road infrastructure in the area has improved, and in 1938 the LTM stopped operating trams on the line Maastricht - Vaals, where this locomotive was designed to run. The locomotive was apparently sold to a buyer in Germany, and has since disappeared.
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About the LEGO model:
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The lego version is modeled in approximately 1:45 scale, and is currently powered by two 9v train motors. I'm thinking about replacing the old 9v motors with RC train motors so I can use custom wheels & maybe even add connecting rods, but for now the model is done.
The cab roof is removable to reveal a simple interior, with just about enough room for 2 mini-figures to stand.
The technique for the smoke exhaust comes from Farouq (www.flickr.com/photos/108174470@N03/) and is made using part of a LEGO technic shock absorber.
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If anyone wants to read more about the prototype, a lot of info can be found here:
www.modelrailroading.nl/articulation/netherlands/pages/LT...
Togklodsen's exhibition at The Danish Railways Museum in the city of Odense, 2-5 June 2023.
Photo gallery: www.flickr.com/photos/93468412@N08/galleries
The beautiful layout work of Kenichi Matsumoto - Mr. Matsumoto, the former editor of Train Magazine (Japan) and editor of The Art of Brass, The Tenshodo Book and several other publications regarding brass models trains, kindly allowed me to post a few photos from his layout. Kenichi took these photos and sent them to my Friend Sean, and myself recently. I will edit the titles to add information shortly.
Scale: HO
Category: Steam
Subcategory:
Road: CP/UP (CP/UP)
Whyte: 4-4-0
Description: #60 & #119 AMERICAN
Importer: Pacific Fast Mail (PFM)
Catalog: P
MANUFACTURE
Builder: ATL/ASAHI
Year(s): 1969
Qty Made: 879
You haven't seen much in the way of model photos on my photostream. It's been nearly 30 years since I've actively modelled with a layout in high school. I've dabbled with plans and sporadic equipment purchases since but it's been short changed relative to other hobbies. While not my layout I do have a few photos to share from the 2nd half of my birthday weekend. Pat Thoney's Quincy & Torch Lake Railroad has been a bucket list item for me since I first viewed a few photos online.
I grew up just down the hill from the Q&TL route in a house on Quincy Street. The ghosts of this narrow gauge mining railroad were always close at hand. The railroad has long played 2nd fiddle to the preserved mine itself, the Quincy #2 shafthouse and hoist. In recent years Pat and other volunteers have made remarkable progress in repatriating and restoring Q&TL equipment, most notably locomotive #6 that had been languishing in New Jersey since the 1970s.
Back to the models, Pat has done a remarkable job of recreating the Q&TL in HOn3 and I didn't need to be asked twice when offered a chance to see the layout and participate in an operating session. The technology of model railroading has come a long long ways since I built a layout. I was a little nervous to take the throttle of these exquisite models but it's a little like riding a bike. Besides, Pat's layout is very well crafted and runs like a swiss watch, designed for fun operations. I had a blast.
I got to run three trains over the railroad, the last of which was this rock train headed for Mason across the impressive Pewabic Trestle. I snapped some photos with both the iPhone and the DSLR. I was really impressed with the phone photos as it's very nimble for looking in on a scene from some very "on the ground" POVs. Not only are the modern control systems light years beyond what I used to have, digital photography as well amplifies the enjoyment of recreating 1942 in 2023.
I was thinking of that hotel out in the water in Dubai and the Oracle Sail Team when I designed this.
Laser Cut Acrylic glass curtain walls with styrene construction. N scale.
A Lineage cold stage boxcar (LINX 8046)
Lineage Logictics was formed in 2008 to, as they put it, reimagine "the world’s food supply chain by preserving, protecting, and optimizing the distribution of food." Lineage has numerus locatiolns around the world inluding Gaston, South Carolina where I live now.
The beautiful layout work of Kenichi Matsumoto - Mr. Matsumoto, the former editor of Train Magazine (Japan) and editor of The Art of Brass, The Tenshodo Book and several other publications regarding brass models trains, kindly allowed me to post a few photos from his layout. Kenichi took these photos and sent them to my Friend Sean, and myself recently. I will edit the titles to add information shortly.
I bought this early hand built brass model recently. It is un-restored, but runs very well. These early hand built models are extremely rare, with only a handful in the world, for me, they are an exciting find for my collection. This model is unmarked, therefore, I am not sure who the maker was, but, I suspect it was made by Tetsudo or Kawai Models sometime between 1950 and 1955. (Sorry for the bad photos, these were the best I could get using my iphone).
This is the start of a scratch built (mostly) pilot assembly for the Akane H8 that I am restoring. The pilot beam and foot boards are cast brass from Precision Scale. Everything from the pilot beam up, with the exception of the headlight is built from brass stock. These photos were taken after initial assembly, soldering is complete, now the piece needs to be filed and cleaned. Some pieces still require some straightening. Some small details still have to be added.
Kenichi has added to his layout, he sent a single photo of the new addition, I broke the photo down into several areas to highlight the great detail he has put into his work.
Kenichi has added to his layout, he sent a single photo of the new addition, I broke the photo down into several areas to highlight the great detail he has put into his work.
Kenichi has added to his layout, he sent a single photo of the new addition, I broke the photo down into several areas to highlight the great detail he has put into his work.
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HO Scale BNSF SD70ACe #9388 is in distributed power service on an HO Scale intermodal service. Great Train Story--Museum of Science & Industry.
Kenichi has added to his layout, he sent a single photo of the new addition, I broke the photo down into several areas to highlight the great detail he has put into his work.
The beautiful layout work of Kenichi Matsumoto - Mr. Matsumoto, the former editor of Train Magazine (Japan) and editor of The Art of Brass, The Tenshodo Book and several other publications regarding brass models trains, kindly allowed me to post a few photos from his layout. Kenichi took these photos and sent them to my Friend Sean, and myself recently. I will edit the titles to add information shortly.
I was looking through photos of Kenichi's layout and found so many small details that I had never focused on. So I decided to blow up a few areas and re-post them. All the photos are located in one of my albums. Kenichi took the photos and built the models. He does great work.
So this is just me test fitting everything with tape holding it together. Just like to make sure it's going to work. Also there is a look inside to see how I did the cutting of the wall sections to hold the roof up.
Loneage Reeffer Car LINX 8452 on the Lancaster and Chester RR enroute to th E.J. Gallo Plant in Fort Lawn, South Carolina.
I was looking through photos of Kenichi's layout and found so many small details that I had never focused on. So I decided to blow up a few areas and re-post them. All the photos are located in one of my albums. Kenichi took the photos and built the models. He does great work.
It's late summer in 1956, and the Rochester Subway will shut down in a few short weeks. Maintenance has been deferred, and the weeds are rampant along the right of way. Car 60 coasts to a stop at MacFarlin Park station, while a New York Central RS-11 trundles by on the main line with a short local freight. This scene was modeled on the RIT Model Railroad Club's proto-freelanced HO scale layout, the Rochester & Irondequoit Terminal.
I scratchbuilt the Subway station in 2004 following actual city blueprints on file with the New York Museum of Transportation. The real Rochester Subway was in service from 1926-1956, and portions survived to provide freight service into the 1990s.
Rochester Car 60 is a simple kitbash of the Bachmann Brill trolley. I modified the roof to match the profile of the Cincinnati Car Co. carbodies in use on the Subway. The fleet was moved to Rochester from the Utica City Lines when that system shut down in 1938. Car 60 is the sole survivor, and resides at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum, undergoing evaluation for restoration.
The tall weeds effect was achieved using fake fur from the craft store painted yellow and green. Ground foam and other materials helped blend the fur into the scene.
The fictional "MacFarlin Park" was named after Harold S.W. MacFarlin, the Rochester City Commerce Commissioner, who was a tireless advocate and promoter of the Subway.
What we can't save in real life, we can preserve in some form with models.
See also: www.railroad.net/articles/railfanning/rochestersubway
This is a Custom Brass New York Central P-2A Electric Locomotive in HO scale that I bought recently. I spent this weekend repairing it. It was a basket case and was missing some parts. I still have to find a pantograph shoe for the roof to complete it, but, now it looks much better and runs very well.
Scale: HO
Category: Electric
Road: New York Central (NYC)
Description: P-2A
Importer: NJ Custom Brass (NJCB)
Catalog: 307
Builder: Mizuno
Year(s): 1974
Qty Made: 588
This 1930's Lionel Standard gauge No. 384 2-4-0 is a good example of an original condition, used, but well maintained, model. Considering it's original owner received it at around 6 years old, it has held up very well. He, by the way, still owns this same engine some 70 years later. It is here to have some light maintenance done so it will be ready to circle the Christmas tree next month.
I have re-assembled this model after cleaning and repair of broken and missing parts. It was a rather sparse in details, and I did not add any to this project just to keep the appearance original. Some small items still need tweaking, but, for the most part it is done. This is the first Akane model that I have seen that came with a serial / production number. This one is number 93, and it is stamped in several locations with the number. These are common models, so this must be number 93 of hundreds made. This is the 1959 run year, with un-sprung drivers. The videos are the first and second test runs after assembly, they are not good, but, you get the idea anyway.
A few photos of the dis-assembly, cleaning and reassembly of a C&O H-7a 2-8-8-2. This model was fairly tarnished and had dark spots in the finish. It also was missing a tender step and needed a good cleaning and lube. The cleaned boiler showing the cab interior with the cab roof removed.