Archive for March, 2010
Paris Taking Shape on HO Scale Garden Railway
There’s an adage about using the proper tool for the proper job. We know every tool has its place, and every place has its tool, or something like that. But this adage is different; you don’t use a Phillips screwdriver to drive a Torx screw…unless it fits [Read More]
HO Scale Garden Railroading IS Real Railroading
When we made the switch to HO Scale for the Garden Railway, I had rather imagined we were leaving the realm of real railroading behind us. I mean, look at the brand names we’re using now: Atlas, Athearn, New Ray…not quite the giants of garden railroading! When [Read More]
First Rolling Stock Arrives on HO Scale Garden Railway
“What in the name of John Henry is THAT thing?” sputters the Chief Engineer. He’s so upset he nearly spills his second stout. “Looks to me like a switching locomotive,” says the PR Guy, meekly. “Any idiot can see that! But, well, LOOK at it!” roars the [Read More]
HO Scale Garden Railway UV Tests Conclusive
Conclusive, that’s the result of these tests. Yes, I think we’ve got it. You’re probably not going to like this answer, but that doesn’t change it. First; the facts. The sun emits ultraviolet radiation all darn day. Ultraviolet Radiation, UV for us [Read More]
Usable Land Discovered on HO Scale Garden Railway
There is definitely something terrific about tearing up your old garden railway! Oh, of course there are memories embedded in those rails…I remember running the trains with my stepson when he was eight, and setting up the little GI Joe guys and all that. That was a [Read More]
HO Garden Railway Construction Continues
Last Saturday my wife and I were standing in the backyard discussing something…one of the marvelous things about my wife is that there is never nothing to discuss…when Zorro the Idiot took off bellowing across the yard at some kids out on the street. Now, [Read More]
Secret plans for HO Garden Railway Exposed
“Ahem, I say,” the CEO clucks. “What does that mean?” “It’s designed to lend intrigue and mystery to the garden railway,” replied the PR Guy. “Och,” mutters the Chief Engineer into his fifth stout. “Ye’re an [Read More]
Don’t Cry for Me, Pasadena
“Gentlemen,” the CEO announces, “we’re moving.” “Moving?!? We just got here!” grumbles the CFO. “Yes, it’s ‘Goodbye California’ and ‘Bonjour Paree’!” crows the PR Guy. “Oh puleeze,” mutters the CFO. One of the things I [Read More]
Time Warp Strikes Garden Railway
“Good heavens,” yells the CEO. “What was that!” “I’ve got to lay off the Scotch” mutters the CFO. “An earthquake?” asks the PR Guy. “Noo, ye idiots,” bellows the Chief Engineer. “’tis a time warp!” “A what?” the CEO sounds [Read More]
HO Spotted on Garden Railway
“Now, I won’t hear of it!” roars the CEO. He’s generally an easy going fellow, but this topic has him ready for a fight. “I’m just saying…” Bill Dimcheap, the Chief Architect starts. “Oh, I know what you’re saying,” the CEO cuts him [Read More]
