Especially in winter, I can comfortably settle down during an evening and run my model railroad.
All Aboard!
Yesterday was the big train show.
Yesterday was the big train show. As usual, I came home with a few items more than I planned on. But I am wondering how to explain my new train engine to my wife. It's just a bit bigger than the usual stuff I buy.
The Train Show!
I'll drive to Amherst tomorrow for the big January model railroad show. It takes place at the large exposition center called the Big E. Yes. I have been there before. But this model railroad show is a continually growing and changing phenomenon. If you miss it one or two years running, that third year, it's …
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – The Spare Room Office and Railroad Empire
The Spare Room Office and Railroad Empire After raking leaves, I decided to have a final and late mug of coffee. My mistake was coming upstairs and into the office. To my right sat the model railroad layout. It is an eight-by-four-footer, with a wing for the harbor and an interchange south to Boston. On …
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A Model City
I've given up on real cities. In the model railroad city of Passamygaskeag, the trains run on time. The kittens go looking for tasty little people in the streets. And all is well...if you are a cat."Come out, come out, from wherever you are!"
Timorous – 54 words
Timorous? No! Cautious, a bit conservative - with a sister like Sabrina, if you are late to supper, you are too late.I am described as serious, studied, and even wise for my age. But Timorous?I stalk my father's model railroad like Catzilla - scattering all before me. Run!Timorous, no, not me!
The Railroad Cat Takes a Break
Marcus: It's hard work supervising Dad's model railroad layout. All those little people and cars need to be moved about, and he needs help getting the trains onto the right track. That's why, just yesterday, I had to chase my sister, Sabrina, off. She has no concept of railroading. Imagine putting that passenger car onto …
Marcus Meets The Train
I spent the entire day supervising my father on this project. We are finally going to run the trains, and I am elated…wait…what's that? It's moving… it's alive!!!!!! Quick, let's get it!
Where The Trains Run
I've had a model railroad for many years. I had one as a child and always remembered the enjoyment of running trains, switching cars at miniature industries, and forgetting the stress and stains of my day job. Some people watch TV, but I'm more prone to work in my garden or on my train layout. …
Choo Choo
The Christmas tree this year is a small living one.
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