Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Monday, June 3, 2019
Model Railroad Hobbyist, "Running Extra" Getting Real, June 2019
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Video Update #3
I've been pretty busy working on the layout for the last few weeks - you can see the progress in the latest video update I've posted to my "CVSNE" You Tube channel -
Or you could simply click the link HERE
Or you could simply click the link HERE
Monday, January 28, 2019
Taking a Break
I started this blog at the very end of 2010 - and over the last eight years have enjoyed sharing my hobby activities.
I'm particularly gratified (and not just a little surprised!) at the ~640,000 page views this thing has generated over that time.
But scrapping the layout in our former home about 18 months ago took the wind out of my sails for the hobby and for blogging. Frankly this lack of effort shows if you review the blog postings, both subject and frequency, over the last year or so.
So I've decided to be honest with myself, and all of you, and officially take a break from this blog.
I do enjoy blogging, and hope to return to blogging again - perhaps with a blog that's not limited to one railroad or layout. When I do that I will be certain to put a link to that blog HERE.
In the meantime, although I might offer an occasional thought or update it's time to take a break.
Thanks to all who've read and commented on my scribbles.
I'm particularly gratified (and not just a little surprised!) at the ~640,000 page views this thing has generated over that time.
But scrapping the layout in our former home about 18 months ago took the wind out of my sails for the hobby and for blogging. Frankly this lack of effort shows if you review the blog postings, both subject and frequency, over the last year or so.
So I've decided to be honest with myself, and all of you, and officially take a break from this blog.
I do enjoy blogging, and hope to return to blogging again - perhaps with a blog that's not limited to one railroad or layout. When I do that I will be certain to put a link to that blog HERE.
In the meantime, although I might offer an occasional thought or update it's time to take a break.
Thanks to all who've read and commented on my scribbles.
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Sanborn Maps - Richford Feed Mill and CV Yard
Most of the last month has been taken up with travel to visit family and friends, but I have gotten started on roadbed and track. One reference I'm using to lay out not only the track, but the various scenic elements such as roads, waterways, buildings, and the like are Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps.
The Library of Congress has been making considerable progress posting scans of the full color original maps and posting them on the LOC website (www.loc.gov).
Here are the maps showing the Richford, Vt. feedmill (top) and the Central Vermont Railway yard. (Click the links or images below to go to the map on the LOC web site).
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