full size garden railway...

In Wales there are a number of restored narrow gauge lines. The Ffestiniog Railway was said to be the inspiriation for the Maine two foot gauge lines. It runs though some stunning countryside.

here is a video tour:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2UcDBwkyek

Number 7470 Steam in the Snow Jan 2011

  Thanks from the guys in New Hampshire and the Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts, Inc. who posted the video of their Conway Scenic Railroads 'Steam in the Snow' Jan 2, 2011. 
To view please click here:

 See the Rail Road Enthusiasts Home Page click here.

more plowing...

these guys move right along:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkBbxK6R5Ro&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV2PDOxfCmk&feature=related

here's one for Tiny!

This video is running speeders...Small train on a German railway. The speeders are VW cars with railway wheels
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Z4y_8wo_U

more snow plowing...

here is how it shoudl be done... click below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGYJRsiuHEM

Amazing photos, a catastrophe avoided.

From Tiny in NH:  Photos of grease box at the end of the wheel axle.  It must haved run out of grease. medal against medal   Originated from the  Terminal Manager at BNSF.com.


BNSF 5462 Burned Journal
Amazing photos, a catastrophe avoided.
Pics of BO journal on Z train just east of Havre.  Good catch by NOC Mechanical team, and proof of the value of the detector technology

Snow Train - "Yahooo - Hold on for a ride!"

I received an email about 'snow trains' and although I could not play the clip for some reason it reminded me to look up similar titles on You Tube.  Here is a very quick one I found. It will get you started.
To view please click here:

Here is another wild one!

A Star is Born

 The Daytona 500 is the Super Bowl of  NASCAR Racing.  It was won by a young man  named Trevor Bayne who turned 20 the day before the race and he also was driving his first race under NASCAR. 
Yes, he drives faster than ACELA. 

Big Bang!!

Sent in by web reporter Denneth Lee and friends in NH.

Attached quotes and stories.  I am not sure when this happened:
Ethanol pics - OH wreck on NS
...Have not heard final results but all initial talk from those in the know is that it most likely was caused by a Broken Rail
      It is a good thing there was no one around.  There was a farm supply place 150 yards from the main track.  There is one picture that shows it.  What you are looking at used to be brand new hay wagons all lined up in the row.  After the bleve, it reminds me of Hiroshima .  It is a good thing this happened at 0220, in a rural area of Ohio .  If this had happened near a city it would have been a catastrophy.  It is just starting to calm down now.




.ARCADIA — About 25 rail tanker cars loaded with ethanol burned after a freight train derailed this morning less than two miles west of Arcadia.
No one has been hurt, authorities said.
About 20 families evacuated their homes up to 1.5 miles from the Norfolk Southern tracks near the intersection of Hancock County 216 and Cass Township 247. Arcadia is about seven miles northeast of Findlay..."
"...The derailment and fire were reported at about 2:15 a.m. and witnesses said a “big ball of fire” lit up the sky briefly at about 3:20 a.m..."
About six tanker cars filled with ethanol were still connected to the burning tankers this morning and one was engulfed in flames, said Jim Breyman, spokesman for the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Jan-Feb Iron Horse Newsletter is now available on-line

Just a reminder we have the current and recent copies of the Iron Horse online.  Click on the Iron Horse symbol on the left side of the Blog, or the "Moving Wheels" just beneath it to see the Newsletter on your computer.

Hello Tampa!

I was looking at FGRS The Tampa Bay Division (Where Ivan & Gerry and Barry & Buckie) winter.  I think I saw a picture of Gerry (below).  Nice looking layout at a members home last month.  I liked it because they have goldfish.  Right now they are enjoying the best of both worlds. But pretty soon they will be back up here, where they really want to be!  Hello to the BBIG's!

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 I like the different levels.  I wonder if you can do that with styrofoam, that is what we need at the Mall.

2011 East Coast Large Scale Train Show

 

Click on Image to view larger size.

changing wheel sets...

here is a simple blow by blow video about how to change wheelsets on your railroad car http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1DWvsf4yXk&NR=1

Train derailment in Concord NH.

Channel 9 News Video -Click here:
Read news article - click here:    from John Foley -Denneth Lee.

winter projects...

here is what I have been working on for two winters now...



she will be a model of WW&F #9 live steam 1:20.3 scale

here is a little video of the work to date: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb7vfhee020

I hope to see you all at China Rose in Brunswick!

The FedEx Truck arrived!

  It was like the "Christmas Story" when the boy unwraps his BB rifle,  The excitement!  The anticipation!  When you see the FedEx truck coming you run out to meet the driver.  You pretend to be cool, but you can't wait to get back inside and grab the scissors and start ripping open the package.
  Wow, it looks great!  But, it's kind of small.  But it looks great! Oh yes, the doors do open.  And the trolley actually works (like I need that, but it's nice to know).  Anyway, I love it and it is extra special to me.  Lots of good memories. My dad drove them during his long career with the MTA.   I rode them all the time as a kid an as a college student both above ground and through the tunnels.  The graphics and details are very good and the lighting is spectacular.  I love UPS and FedEx!
Here are some pictures: 

Enjoy the Super Bowl

Ronoke VA - Norfolk Southern

Read Story Here: 

(Thanks Tiny) 

John's basement layout

Here is a link to a couple of pictures and clips of the trains in the basement.   I am down there every day fiddling around with something on the layout or just running trains. 
To view click here:

Aristo-Craft new PCC Streetcar

I have always wanted one of these and I finally have one on the way!  I had to look to see if I could find any videos on YouTube and I did see a couple which I posted below: 
Video-1
Video-2
They look very well lighted (20 led's)  Plus they have 'brake lights' which come on when the voltage is reduced.
Looks like I am going to have a buy a bunch of people now.

John