Category Archives: Prototype

Chili Line: Connell Tank

Posted on October 10, 2018 by

A recent interesting post on the The Santa Fe Branch Chili Line group has caused me to make a change to San Pedro. Included in the post was a valuation map and numerous photographs of the area now. I am … Continue reading →

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Field Notes: The Bridges of Bentley Springs-Part 1

Posted on June 29, 2016 by

The original NCR/PRR/PC line from Baltimore to York passed through the village of Bentley Springs, Maryland, which is right down the road from our house. Bentley Springs at one time had a freight station, good-sized station for the size of … Continue reading →

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Field Notes : The Store on Freeland Rd

Posted on June 5, 2016 by

I am starting a new type of blog post, Field Notes, to keep track of information I collect for projects. One of the buildings I have always liked is the old store along the NCR/PRR at Freeland Rd. I have driven … Continue reading →

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New Link

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

Added a new link to Model Railroading is FUN. “The Reading Modeler” is back online. If you have a chance, check out the new site. Lots of useful information. Although a fan of all railroads narrow gauge, there are several … Continue reading →

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Ma and Pa Orson’s Run Trestle

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

Been working on my Maryland Central imagineering project. From its small  staging tracks, the Maryland Central will come into view running alongside Trout Creek on its way to Bentley Springs. The Maryland Central needs two trestle to navigate the twists … Continue reading →

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