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Information on Garden Railroads - (USA)
Information on Garden Railroads Posted by Robert Billings (0) Comment by Bill Murphy Model railroading has a new trend that involves using sturdy supplies and equipment that will withstand the outside elements. These outside layouts are called "garden railroads" as they are often worked into a garden setting with the garden becoming part of the scenery. The basic structure and design of the railroad is very similar to what you would use indoors, but there are some differences worth n
http://www.verysimplearticles.com/2008/recreation-and-sports/11/information-on-garden-railroads/
What’s The Difference Between Roadbed & Standard Track? - (USA)
In: Recreation & Sports 29Jun2009 by Bill MurphyWith model railroading just as with real railroads it all comes down to the tracks on which the trains roll. If they are stable and well designed the trains will safely make their journeys year after year. If not they may not be able to complete even a single trip without problems or derailment ” so what goes into the creation of a safe and stable track system? In the real world deep gravel beds supporting heavy wooden beams are used to anchor an
http://www.blabstr.com/recreation-sports/whats-the-difference-between-roadbed-standard-track/
Main Supplies for Model Trains - (USA)
by Bill Murphy For many people their first model railroading experience begins with a circle or oval on just a piece of plywood. It tends to be very basic with no extras such as buildings, scenery or landscaping. Before long the desire to add more accessories to make a more realistic model can turn this into an ongoing project that can grow in intensity. Everyone will have their own favorite accessories and layout but there are 5 items that are a must to add realism and interest to your railr
http://sportsandgames.themissingscrew.com/main-supplies-for-model-trains/
Envisioning a New Rail Hub for Atlanta: Part II - (USA)
This is the second part of a three-part series looking at Amtrak's fight against Atlanta's Beltline and potential solutions that will make everyone happy. Today, I look at the conflict. Yesterday, I featured Part I: Context . Part II: Conflict The Decatur Belt The current conflict between inter-city rail and the Beltline revolves around the Decatur Belt. This rail line was constructed in the early 1900s to facilitate the transfer of railcars between railroads. Along with th
http://tracktwentynine.blogspot.com/2009/02/envisioning-new-rail-hub-for-atlanta_20.html
Kunsan AB Vignette: Occupation Period (1945-1948) — An Officer’s Family Tour - (USA)
Captain Grenig and Family The young Captain Grenig — then regimental S1 and later regimental S3 — and came to Kunsan via the Philippines and Okinawa in July 1946. He was joined by his family (wife, son, and daughter) in the winter of 1947. The family departed for the Philippines in late 1947. The Grenig’s, now in their 80s, revisited Kunsan after 50 years in September 1999. He said in a note to me after his visit, “…It is hard to believe the changes in Kunsan in the last 50+ years. It is a good
http://rokdrop.com/2008/08/06/kunsan-ab-vignette-occupation-period-1945-1948-an-officers-family-tour/
Perspective of the NMRA - National Model Railroad Association - (USA)
Perspective of the NMRA - National Model Railroad Association November 12, 2008 | By Bill Murphy In sports-and-recreation | Comments(0) by Bill Murphy Enjoying model railroading and prototyping is a hobby you can do alone-but the enjoyment of watching others reactions or being able to ask questions on specifications or historical references with friends may cause them to find other enthusiasts. There are hundreds of clubs in the USA alone that have surfaced for model railroading, one of
http://article.find-and-seek.com/sports-and-recreation/perspective-of-the-nmra-national-model-railroad-association/
Virtual History - (USA)
Last week I wrote a lengthy blogpost on IBM's virtual Forbidden city and wondered: "The first time I walked the city and marvelled at its detail, I thought back to my days at Ancient Sites and wondered how it would be to walk from this city, to say ancient Rome or Athens, to have multiple sites like these exist. " Fortunately I'm not the only one to think that Virtual Worlds can play an enormous role in our educational system in terms of recreating our cultural heritage. Today I came across Joe
http://blog.mindblizzard.com/2008/10/virtual-history.html
Treaty of Fort Laramie 1868 - (USA)
Lakotah Sioux Chief Red Cloud, fed up with the US policy of "treaties" to approve their agenda without living up to their end of the bargain, famously stated:"I have listened patiently to the promises of the Great Father, but his memory is short. I am now done with him. This is all I have to say"In 1866, the Sioux, under Red Cloud, promised resistance to US soldiers and miners in the Powder River Country of Wyoming, after failed negotiations by the US attempting to establish forts and settlement
http://stevenmnielson.blogspot.com/2008/12/treaty-of-fort-laramie-1868.html
Tower 55 Public Meeting Report - (USA)
At the Intermodal Transportation Center yesterday evening, the North Central Texas Council of Governments presented alternatives for relieving rail traffic at Tower 55, the congested at-grade railroad crossing located under the I-30/I-35 interchange near Downtown Fort Worth and the Near Southside. We attended and will provide a summary of the proposals.Tower 55 has been around for over 100 years. Several railways from both Union Pacific and BNSF converge at this spot just outside Downtown Fort
http://fortworthology.com/2009/08/04/tower-55-public-meeting-report/
The Spark: The Grandest Train in the World - (USA)
NYC Hudson at the 1939 World's Fair In a world where even the most remote corners of the globe can be reached in a matter of hours, it's hard remember a time when a train going 60 miles an hour from New York to Chicago was considered the ne plus ultra of travel. But that's the story of the 20th Century Limited, the luxury train that ended its final journey on this day in 1967. When the train began service in 1902, airplanes were still a year and a half away, and automobiles were hardly suita
http://dir.yahoo.com/thespark/9344/the-grandest-train-in-the-world/
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