Recent content by Roger Hensley

Bill, Where are you located. That makes a big difference in getting to you. I'm a member of the Madison County Historical Society in Anderson IN and we have a rather large set of layouts in the basement. We give away magazines.

I model a time just after the transition. I remember that quite well, so I have an abandoned rail line in existence and use old e units and f units in passenger and freight service as well as other newer units. Works for me.

Here are a couple of shots of bridges on my layout.

I notice that no one has responded. We are not able to purchase but we can receive as a donation. If you are interested in giving it, contact me. rhensley6@gmail.com

Ok, here's my primary work area.

The PRR and the NYC merged in 1968. And, yes, it can still be THAT popular for older equipment. Whereas the NYC just is not that popular. :-(

National Model Railroad Month When I was growing up in the 1950s, it seemed as if the railroads were a part of daily life in the U.S. Trains were everywhere. In those days it was hard not to become interested in modeling them as a hobby. Things are different today. In large parts of the...

Well the switch (turn out) control is the two rows of switches on the right under the drawing of the layout in the upper photo. And the bank of switches to the left in the upper photo control with piece of track gets the power. The red lines mean nothing to me. Now your problem comes in the hook...

Why does what appear?

- Have you ever had a an Open House? Yes. Several over the years - Was it successful and how many people showed up? 25 to 30 each time - How long did the open house last? One day - Did you serve refreshments? No - How long did the guests stay? Various times. Some only a few minutes while...

Here is a photo of the Westport Yard.

Ok, here is another shot taken near the farm.

An old barn with a new John Deere...

Here's another one that may be of some help.