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Trains, Model RR, Hobbies

I like trains, trolleys, and model railroads. There, I said it. And I am proud of it. Some of the information here may also be on my Charleston Rail website, but most of this is more person.

A New Book

July 26, 2014April 28, 2011 by Michael Carnell

I got a new book! Well, I am excited about that and I am also trying out my new blogging app on my iPad. It integrates with WordPress blogs and also photo services like Flickr and Picasa. I should really write more about Blogsy on my regular blog, but I thought I would try it … Read more

Categories Books & Book Reviews, Trains, Model RR, Hobbies Tags streetcars, traction, trolley

Collecting the Magazines

July 26, 2014April 22, 2011 by Michael Carnell

Fun times! I got a few more trolley and traction magazines in the mail. Don’t know why they make me so happy, but they really do. I have linked the picture to the spreadsheet where I am keeping track of the various issues I have – thereby letting me know all of the ones I … Read more

Categories Traction and Trolleys, Trains, Model RR, Hobbies Tags Headlights, magazines, traction

I Am Board!

July 26, 2014April 21, 2011 by Michael Carnell

Well technically, I have boards. I really am not board. But I was finally able to gather up the few boards I need to make the framework for my very small N-Scale trolley layout. What you see in the picture is the 2′ x 4′ baseboard and then the various pieces of the side frames … Read more

Categories Construction, Trains, Model RR, Hobbies Tags baseboards, framework, maddening measurements

Trolleys, Streetcars and Postcards – Oh My!

July 26, 2014April 19, 2011 by Michael Carnell

I know that, sadly, there are a lot of people who would consider my treasures to be trash. Probably even more people who would simply conclude that I am nuts. But I love my collections and doing my small part to preserve the past makes me happy. So look on in awe at two of … Read more

Categories Books & Book Reviews, Traction and Trolleys, Trains, Model RR, Hobbies Tags postcards, streetcars

Trolleys, Streetcars and Postcards – Oh My!

April 19, 2011 by Michael Carnell

I know that, sadly, there are a lot of people who would consider my treasures to be trash. Probably even more people who would simply conclude that I am nuts. But I love my collections and doing my small part to preserve the past makes me happy. So look on in awe at two of … Read more

Categories Books & Book Reviews, Trains, Model RR, Hobbies Tags postcards, streetcars, trolleys
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