Trains and Model Railroading
I found a hopper unit train sitting in Oak Park IL facing West on the old B&O heading into Forest Park. The open hoppers were the older drop bottom hopper cars and had moderate weathering. Some of the cars were Continue reading Bessemer and Lake Erie Hopper Cars
The Great Lakes Central (GLC), originally called the Tuscola and Saginaw Bay Railroad (TSBY), is a regional railroad in the state of Michigan. Operations for the TSBY began in 1977 and continue as of this writing. The photos in this Continue reading GP35 Prototype GLC 391
Free-mo is where many individual hobbyists come together to connect individual model railroad sections into a large, high quality, operating layout. About Free-mo The Free-mo standard emphasizes realistic scenery and trains. Free-mo is a great alternative for individuals that Continue reading Free-mo Modular Railroading
Weathering is the process of making a model more realistic by simulating the effects of rain, sun and wind on our models. Models can be weathered using many techniques with paint, artist chalk, and other commercial products. The goal of Continue reading Weathering a Cement Hopper (Ann Arbor)