Conrail Train Symbol Nerdology
This past weekend (Jan 13, 2024) I gave a presentation about Conrail Train Symbols at the Conrail Historical Society‘s 1st […]
PRR G38 Ore Cars in HO
As I’m modeling Conrail in 1994, Bethlehem PA area, I have been accumulating Stewart and Bowser G39 ore hoppers for
Kitbashed Conrail B36-7
I’ve (finally) finished my pair of Atlas-kitbashed Conrail B36-7’s. I started these out in January, with parts that I’d accumulated
Recent Weathering Updates
Recently, I was asked by a friend for some progress photos, so, here are some cars I’ve completed over the
Conrail 21248 N-21 Caboose, “Outer Limits”
It has been awhile since I’ve updated everyone… First, about the layout. The Aspinwall Belt was dismantled and put into
20 Cylinders on the East Slope
“Man…” I thought, “I’m not getting out of bed for this!” John Z had just burst into the room explaining
Recent Roster Additions – Atlas C40-8W
Christmas music is playing softly, I’m sipping a beer, and the kids are asleep (well, the baby is resisting, but
Model Railroading
Remote Dispatching the Onondaga Cutoff
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of serving as Conrail’s Mohawk Dispatcher on Dave Abeles’ HO scale
Requiem for “The D&H”
Those who know me, know that I’ve never been much of a fan of sports. I am, however, a fan
GATX 2000, ex-Union Pacific SD40-2
As I model the Allentown, PA area in the mid-1990s, I knew that I would need a yellow-and-gray GATX SD40-2