A circus train is a method of conveyance for circus troupes. Circus trains began in the 1870s, by replacing the shows that moved by slow animal-drawn wagons. Over the years these trains grew in length as the train cars switched from wood to steel construction. Circus trains typically consisted of three types of cars: large …
TRACK CLEANING FOR MODEL RAILROAD LAYOUTS A dirty track can be a frustrating problem for many modelers. As dust settles on the rails and oil and other dirt accumulate, electrical conductivity between wheels and rail deteriorates to the point where reliable current supply to the motor and onboard systems is no longer possible. The result …
Ice houses were a new concept when the country’s railroads finally began to use them to replenish the ice necessary to keep their customers’ perishable items from spoiling in transit. Railroads were reluctant users of refrigerated cars in the first place, but large shippers such as meat packers, breweries, and produce suppliers demanded they use …
The California Model Co. #82 SuyDam Purina Chows Feed Mill Building Kit is a must-have for model railroad enthusiasts and collectors with a penchant for agricultural or industrial-themed setups. This highly detailed kit embodies the essence of a mid-20th-century feed mill, a common sight in American agricultural landscapes, particularly in areas where livestock farming was …
Armor and Company has its roots in Milwaukee, where in 1863 Philip D. Armor joined John Plankinton (founder of Layton and Plankinton Packaging in 1852) to found Plankinton, Armor and Company. Together, the partners expanded their meatpacking operation in Milwaukee to Blankinton and established branches in Chicago and Kansas City and an export home in …
The Adrian and Blissfield Rail Road Company (reporting mark ADBF) is a Class III short line railroad which operates 20 miles (32 km) of railroad track between Adrian and Riga, in Lenawee County, Michigan. The Railroad owns approximately 2.5 miles of track that run through the Village, and, although the Railroad does not cross state …
When most people think of a lake shore of ocean shore we think of flat and sand. If you think of a natural lake we then think of grass and reed all the way into the lake. But a lot of shores are rocky and not very bare feet friendly. Here we made a rock …
So in this scene we have a Arizona wash the have a bridge. The bridge is from Campbell Scale Model kit 305, Howe Truss Bridge Kit. So the base is made from plaster with a brick form to give it the brick look. Don’t forget if you us a periocular look on one pier or …
In the this photo we have a down town scene next to the tracks. This would be in the 1940’s – 1950’s. So this town choose to place a street next to the track but not touching. They placed rock between the track and the street to keep traffic from crashing in to trains. The …
