Data Mechanic
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.
Another dirt cheap purchase, that will of course need new couplers put on it. The trucks looks good and the wheels are metal, so I don’t think I will need to be replacing those. Since the model was so inexpensive it lacks some detail I would like to see – such a glass in the … Read more
Every once in a while a bargain really does appear. I picked up three boxcars for use on the larger, non-trolley layout on eBay last week. I have been unsure what to do with that layout, but now I am really thinking that I will turn it into a typical Carolina small town. This would be … Read more
I really love these Corgi models of the Birney Safety Car. They are excellently made compact O-Scale creations, and I already have one of them. Well, now I have two of them. Only problem? Again? Not my scale! But, guess now I need motor kits for them. And some two rail track, which seems to … Read more
I found this nice little N Scale model of a center door streetcar on Shapeways. Besides the fact that I am very interested in 3-D modeling and printing, this is a good match for the Cincinnati Car Company cars that were run on the South Carolina Power Company rails here in Charleston in the late 20s and … Read more
2011 was the 40th anniversary of Amtrak, and so they are taking a museum train around to various points all over the service area. It has been on the West Coast and many East Coast venues and only has a few stops left. Well this weekend it is in Charleston. Kind of odd to see … Read more