(Video) Springfield Bound in a Snowstorm!

This is a big one, so enjoy…

Z Scale Aspirations…

Here’s a little sneak peek from my Z scale project… Because of how small it is, I may actually get this one finished relatively soon. I do have a second suitcase (they were being sold together) so even when this one is completed, my Z scale building won’t be over…

(Video) Mike Evans’ D&H Rutland Branch (Rutland Area)

In this short video we take a look at the Rutland area on Mike Evan’s D&H Rutland Branch layout.

(Video Short) VTR SD70M-2/Natchez Unit at Ludlow, VT

My dad caught this today on his travels to Brattleboro.

(Video) Winter Northend Action Featuring Amtrak, NS, CP

Enjoy the three trains I’ve caught all winter… well, not counting my Springfield trip…

What Difference a Mock-Up Can Make: Mike Evans’ D&H Rutland Branch

I recently had the opportunity to visit Mike Evans’ D&H Rutland Branch railroad. I’m near certain I’ll have an in-depth tour article at some point, but for now, let’s look at an important aspect of the unfinished layout- the mockup. This mockup, using colored drawn plans, was the first structure I saw when I walked […]

Northeastern Railroad HO Scale Custom Model Display- Amherst Hobby Show

Back by popular demand, here’s the remainder of the regional custom HO models from the Railroad Hobby Show. NY&OG #14 Love it or hate it, the Natchez Railway (Vermont Railway) GMTX unit is iconic… CP 2208, a GP20C-ECO. Wow, what a model! A New Hampshire Northcoast Geep. There were countless more, but I couldn’t stand […]

Washington and Saratoga County Alco Models at the Railroad Hobby Show

At the Amherst Railroad Hobby show, several custom-painted models were on display near the entrance. Hal T. Raven’s S2s, 3021 and #5. Alco #5 will be used starting this spring on Hal’s new excursion trains. SNEX 5015 is shown in it’s pre-repaint scheme. Upper Hudson 5019 was also represented. Of course, we can’t forget 5012 […]

(Video) Amherst Railroad Hobby Show, Part 2

Enjoy part 2 of the Amherst Hobby show, featuring the Dry Hill Model Railroad Club, the Central New York Modelers, and more. -Harrison

“Smashing Through the Snow” 931 Photo Series

Last week I was able to pop down to South Junction to get 931 entering the Bluff siding, the day after our big snowstorm. The result is below: Imagine if this train was moving faster than 15 MPH… Since this was the first train using the siding since the storm, 931 had to plow its […]

(Video) Springfield Show Haul (TINY Surprise!?)

Well folks, the secret is out… stay tuned for more Z scale adventures…

(Video) The Amherst Railroad Hobby Show, Part 1 featuring ScaleTrains, Virtual Railfan, and More!

Enjoy, part 2 will be out next week.

Spirit of Law Enforcement at Night: I need a Camera Upgrade…

On Sunday evening, we made a quick stop in Amsterdam on the way home from Springfield to catch CSX 3194 leading Q626 east to Selkirk. My shot was less than spectacular, but at least I got one (remembering NS 1066). The reason for the grain and blur is what I believe to be a sensor […]

Friday Afternoon Railfanning on the Selkirk Sub

Last Friday afternoon, after a fruitless wait for NS 30T, we headed to South Schenectady for some trains on the CSX Selkirk Sub. First up was B760, doing some switching in the yard. After a few minutes, I157 showed up with the Spirit of Dante leading a new YN3C-painted unit. Finally, Q205 roared by running on […]

After the Storm: Q264 in the Blue Hour

On Saturday evening, after leaving the Springfield show, we headed down to Front Street to catch Q264, which was running late. After waiting quite some time for it to pass the Westfield webcam, I got set up and made the most of the fading light. Sorry about the grain, my camera doesn’t have a good […]