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David Barrow’s vision

David Barrow influenced a generation of hobbyists. Here’s what I learned when I visited his layout.

Posted byTrevorJune 22, 2018July 11, 2023Posted inLayout Design, Layouts by others, Philosophy, Where to find me

Jim Zwernemann’s Proto:48 masterpiece

A visit to an exceptional model railway in Proto:48.

Posted byTrevorJune 21, 2018July 11, 2023Posted inAchievable Layouts, Layouts by others, Shout Out, Where to find me

Austin Eagle: Operating Sessions

While in Texas, I joined a couple of operating sessions.

Posted byTrevorJune 21, 2018July 11, 2023Posted inConventions and Train Shows, Layouts by others, Operations, Shout Out, Where to find me

The Austin Eagle is in the books!

I went to Texas to speak at an NMRA regional convention. Here’s what I talked about, and what I learned.

Posted byTrevorJune 20, 2018July 11, 2023Posted inConventions and Train Shows, Philosophy, Shout Out, Where to find me

Investing in others: Roweham

An example of how one can engage with and contribute to the hobby – even when one does not have the space or time to build a layout of one’s own.

Posted byTrevorMay 1, 2018July 11, 2023Posted inAchievable Layouts, Great Western Railway in 7mm scale, Layouts by others, Philosophy, Shout Out, Where to find me

A place to work

Keep throttles, tools, and paperwork off the layout

Posted byTrevorApril 23, 2018July 11, 2023Posted inOperations, Publications, Railroad Model Craftsman

Start your own supper club!

A great way to expand your hobby horizons.

Posted byTrevorMarch 22, 2018July 11, 2023Posted inEat Drink and be Merry, Where to find me

Speaking at OVAR – March 2018

I had a great time seeing friends when I spoke at this amazing supper club in Canada’s capital.

Posted byTrevorMarch 16, 2018July 11, 2023Posted inCNR Port Rowan in 1:64, Eat Drink and be Merry, Where to find me

Scratch-built snow fencing in RMC

Bring on the miniature snow: I’m ready.

Posted byTrevorNovember 26, 2017July 11, 2023Posted inCNR Port Rowan in 1:64, Publications, Railroad Model Craftsman, Scenery, The Little Details

Thinner throwbars in RMC

Don’t use a tree to throw your switch points!

Posted byTrevorOctober 27, 2017July 11, 2023Posted inPublications, Railroad Model Craftsman, Track and Turnouts

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