Oregon Pine Belt Railway
The Oregon Pine Belt Railway is a very small
empire in my garden. Garden railways don't require an estate,
a lot of wealth, or a savage addiction to railroading. They are
work, but of the fun sort that gets dirt on your hands. You get
to build, make miniature models, garden, and relax as your efforts
come to life. As the Pine Belt grows and changes, so will this
section of the site.
Amtrak Trainchasing Trip
Ever thought of taking a trip on Amtrak? I
did--a trainchasing odyssey some 5,000 miles long. By the time
I was done, I had pictures and text to share with you. It isn't
like riding on the Orient Express, and it isn't like flying,
either. Along the way, I learned some things about Amtrak that
you should probably know.
Central
Oregon & Pacific Railroad
Sometimes, the best way of chasing a train
is by simply riding on it. On two separate occasions, I have
had the distinct pleasure of a cab ride on a CORP train. This
is not an honor to be taken lightly. I can't tell you why I was
so lucky, but some of it has to do with the simple fact that
I appreciate the chance. You can't twist their arm and you can't
sneak aboard. It doesn't hurt to share their passion for safety,
and I do. Come along for a couple of nice rides.
Model
Railroad News
As the editor of MRN, I sometimes get into
some issues that can't be fully explored in the magazine. One
of those issues involves pull testing. I have tested most of
my own locomotives and add more all the time. I keep all of this
information in a database which I can share with you here. I
may also explore the concept of "Afterviews", wherein
I look at a model we have reviewed a few months later, to see
if I missed anything. All of this is NOT an official function
of Model Railroad News, however. The opinions expressed
here are mine and not those of MRN.
Questions or comments? Contact John
Sipple: trainchaser@trainchaser.com
At this time, all images and text
on this website were created in one manner or another by John
Sipple
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