Well, since mangling my thumb with a table saw I haven’t been able to do much, model railroad or otherwise.  So the only “new” thing I am able to share is an “old” E-Pass.

The Amber, Shea & Western E-Pass was sent to me on April 12, 2000.  It was an “N” scale layout (not another one!) built by John J. Quinn of Northridge, CA.  I use the past tense because after some searching on the internet I finally found a site that directed me to John’s new layout web site.  The AS&W was dismantled due to relocation.  The Berryville and Summit Point Railway is John’s newest creation.

John has lots of construction photos and some pictures of scenery on the site.  You should check it out!

Scott

It has been a while since I’ve posted an old e-pass. Since I didn’t do anything on the BS&T this weekend I don’t have anything to report in that regard, so I thought it was high-time I posted a E-Pass.

This one is for the Jim Cullen’s Elizabeth and Austin Divisions of the Pennsylvania Railroad. When I went hunting for his web site I discovered that he has built a new layout called the Chartiers Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

The Chartiers Branch is an N-Scale layout (we won’t hold that against him) built on a 36″ x 80″ door. I am always amazed at the level of detail and amount of scenic elements that can be put into a small space with N-scale. Jim has done a fine job with both his layout and his web site. He has lots of progress pictures so you can see before and after views, and a few little tips and tricks scattered here and there through his photos.

Jim Cullen’s Chartiers Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad Is worth a visit!

Scott

In May of 2000 Robert Ray sent me this E-Pass for what was then known as the NP & UP N-Scale Railroad. He has since changed the name to The Northern Pacific N-Scale Railroad.

I have been accused of being hard on N-Scalers, but it’s just healthy banter among friends (really Allan – I am only kidding. Well, most of the time anyway. HA!). Robert Ray’s N-scale layout is a wonderfully detailed model railroad! I’m am continually amazed at the tiny details that are available in such a small scale.

Now, after saying that, Robert is also working on some Z-Bend Track Modules. N-Scale is one thing, but to be able to work in Z scale is totally incredible! I used to think N-Scalers were crazy, but Z scale takes the term to a whole other level (remember – healthy banter). The level of detail that Robert has put into his module is unbelievable! Yes, the items in that picture are Z scale (click the picture for a larger version)!

His “Projects” page includes a lot of loco and freight car builds and modifications. It even includes upgrading the details on Z-scale locos! The highlight on that page for me is the construction of his Drive-In theater that plays real movies on an LCD screen. Very cool!

I now have a new respect for Z-Scalers (not that I had little respect for them before)!

You should stop by Robert’s site. It is certainly worth a visit! (click the E-Pass to go to Robert’s web site)

Scott