Massive Track Project

In 2022 I was commissioned to build a number of O scale track components for another modeler. The total project…

P48 – UP 518255 Weathered

I recently weathered my Atlas O Trainman 40′ Hy Cube Box Car. I converted the car from 3rail O scale…

Quick O Scale Cradle

Universal Cell Phone Tripod Mount Adapter, OIMIO Phone Holder Clip Connector Head Used for Monopod Selfie Stick DSLR Travel Mini…

P48 – The Cost of Conversion

I was pleasantly surprised to find the Twin Star Cars website up for business this morning. Reviewing the offerings prompted…

P48 – BCIT 800502 Weathered

1 BCIT 800502 Weathered I have to admit this is fantasy weathering as I couldn’t find any photos of this…

An Actual Op Session

1 Unfortunately I didn’t take any photos. But I thought I’d mark this milestone on my blog by noting that…

Rainier Petroleum Warehouse Build

1 The Rainier Petroleum (now Maxum) facility lays at the corner of South Spokane Street and Colorado Avenue. The business…

MB-Model Delivery

With the threat of a Russian invasion I wanted to direct some small support to the Ukrainian economy and hopefully…

February 2022 Walk-around Video

2 A friend asked recently how my layout was looking so I made a short walk-around video. I’m currently working…

Kleen Blast Survey

The Tacoma tide flats has maybe a dozen customers served by the BNSF or Union Pacific or both. Many of…