Railroading...

Yes, it's true... I play with model trains. Not only that, I build them myself! Modeling the pre-war era isn't particularly popular amongst model rails (unlike the flippin' 50's and 00's) so appropriate period models are rare, and thus expensive. With the prices of rolling stock going through the roof, I resort to building my own, using whatever bits and pieces I find in my scrap yard. Above, the ubiquitous Pacific Fruit Express reefer (yes, that's what they're called), in pre-1942 paint. Below, a somewhat rare Southern Pacific auto boxcar from the 20's.


Both made from cardstock, paper and an old chassis. Sometimes I wish I could write a magazine article on building one of these but I'm afraid Uncle Pete may ask for compensation.... that's the fearsome Union Pacific railroad. So There.