Delaware & Lackawanna

While I was in Scranton, PA, I watched four Delaware & Lackawanna Alco’s switch covered hoppers.

Locomotive and Rolling Stock Storage cases

As I was packing up for the Massena train show, I decided to take so pictures of my travel cases. I bought them at Michaels craft stores. Then, I put thin sheets of foam in, and used paper towels to separate engines and cars. Well, If your around next weekend, maybe you’ll stop […]

UPDATE: D&H Champlain Division Track Plan

The other day I updated my track plan for an article I am writing for the Model Railroader.

Random Recap #4

(Alaskan railroad ) Last week I went to a our friend’s house we talked and they shared one of their recent adventures that included a trip to Denali National Park , Alaska. Here’s one of their trip photos taken by Antje Munroe. -Skitrain88

PRR Passenger Car on the Adirondack

Today, the southbound Adirondack had 1 extra car on it- the Privately owned Pennsylvania Railroad passenger car “Braddock Inn”. The car was built in 1949 for the PRR as a 21-Roomette sleeper, and numbered 8246. The car was used in regular service on “The Iron City Express” until 1963. The car was then converted into a 64 […]

This Week is Rail Safety Week

Rail Safety Week, starting tomorrow, Is an event run by Operation LifeSaver. It’s purpose is simple: spread the word about rail-vehicle collisions, and prevent them. More info can be found on the Operation LifeSaver’s website. So spread the word and share the event on social media with the hashtags #RailSafetyWeek or #STOPTrackTragedies.NCT

NCT Quick Tip: Cleaning Locomotive Wheels

Yesterday I noticed that my P2K GP38-2 was running erratically, so I cleaned it’s wheels. I use 91% Isopropyl Alcohol to clean the wheels. Put some on a paper towel and lay it on the track. Then, place the loco on the track so one truck is on the paper towel, and the other is […]

Layout Update- September 2018

It’s raining today, so I took some pictures of my layout, Including the expansion. Maybe I’ll start some scenery soon…NCT

Random Recap #3

Packing Up the A&LC

Ahoy, Mateys! Today me and dhfan5 went to help pack up the Adirondack & Lake Champlain modular layout. Step 1: The first thing to do is to take off the tracks connecting the modules together. Also, the staging yard has to come off. Step 2: Next, everybody takes their buildings and vehicles off of the […]