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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

Big sound for a BURRO in RMC

A small model gains big sound and better performance, thanks to DCC.

Posted byTrevorAugust 22, 2017July 11, 2023Posted inCNR MoW Equipment, CNR Port Rowan in 1:64, Publications, Railroad Model Craftsman, S Scale Equipment, Video

“Go on, what’s the THIRD verse?”

Tigers are fierce, they can’t be beat…

Posted byTrevorJune 28, 2017July 11, 2023Posted inCNR Port Rowan in 1:64, Layouts I have designed or built, Scenery, Shout Out, The Little Details

Shooting a Cover

The challenges of tilting the camera 90 degrees.

Posted byTrevorJune 22, 2017July 11, 2023Posted inPublications

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