Posts about any non-powered railroad car that travels on our model railroads.
Craig presented a comprehensive history of Ann Arbor Railroad cabooses, documenting various paint schemes and modifications over time. He covered the evolution from the original Wabash-built cabooses in 1945-1955 through […]
Quick recap This month’s meeting focused on the upcoming open house event, with discussions about logistics, signage, and helper coordination. The group reviewed pending actions from January, including website updates
TJ Stratton hosted a clinic on building resin railroad car kits, highlighting a temporary shortage of materials but expecting new orders soon. He emphasized the advantages of resin kits for niche models, detailed necessary tools and assembly techniques, and encouraged participants to reach out for help while fostering communication through an email group.
The meeting covered administrative updates, financial matters, and a detailed presentation on building model train car kits by T.J. Stratton. Discussions included the importance of preserving older items, the resin car project, membership discounts, and upcoming presentations. Next steps were outlined, including communication plans and follow-up sessions for members.
Over the years, Ernie has tried just about every method for keeping his track and locomotive wheels clean. He shared his insights at the monthly meeting in May.
A set of supplies, steps, and resources to help modelers apply water slide decals to their models.
