Yearly Archives: 2015

Newsletter Column Index December 2015 Some time back I made the decision that when I had “train time” I would just work on projects that specifically got me one step closer towards an AP certificate. For me, as I’ve said in the past, the AP has helped me focus my efforts when […]

Newsletter 12/15

December 5, 2015 in Promontory Post tagged Newsletter by admin

I have run my “Haunted Halloween Train Ride” every year except 2 for the past 11 years. One of those 2 it was actually raining and super windy. It can be a lot of work to prepare and run it. Sometimes the track needs adjusting so it doesn’t derail, the […]

Haunted Halloween Train 2015

November 12, 2015 in Deep Thoughts / Layout Tour by admin

Newsletter Column Index November 2015 We all enjoy this hobby called Model Railroading. Some of us have been blessed with time and space to have a large layout and others not so much but we still have fun when we can. I’ve talked about how to share the hobby with our […]

Newsletter 11/15

November 11, 2015 in Promontory Post / Trains tagged AP / boy scouts / merit badge / Newsletter / train show by admin

Newsletter Column Index October 2015 I am writing this months article while I am on a plane for the first leg of my trip which will include riding the Hogwarts Express! A much needed vacation with the family and I know they will have fun riding that train 🙂 That was […]

Newsletter 10/15

October 9, 2015 in Promontory Post tagged AP / Master Model Railroader / Newsletter by admin

Newsletter Column Index September 2015 Has the weather been too nice to work on your railroad? For me, going to the basement where it’s cool has been nice. Sometimes there are many distractions in life that keep us away from our hobbies. That’s OK because your hobby will be there […]

Newsletter 9/15

September 11, 2015 in Promontory Post tagged AP / Newsletter by admin

Newsletter Column Index August 2015 How many of you have built a building for your model railroad? I’ve built a few. Some more detailed than others. A couple even have interior details! If you have built a building and done a little more than just assembled a basic kit, then […]

Newsletter 8/15

August 23, 2015 in Promontory Post tagged AP / Newsletter / Train Layout by admin

Newsletter Column Index July 2015 Last month I talked a little about narrow gauge but also mentioned my 1.5” backyard ride-on. Officially it’s called “Live Steam” even though I don’t have any steam to speak of. I usually open it up to the neighborhood once a year and the kids […]

Newsletter 7/15

July 15, 2015 in Promontory Post tagged AP / handmade track / model railroad / Newsletter / Train Layout by admin

Newsletter Column Index June 2015 Most of us have a preferred scale and gauge we like working in but how many of us actually have multiple scales and/or gauges that we like? Most know I have 1.5” ride-on in the backyard but my main scale is HO with HOn3 mixed […]

Newsletter 6/15

June 13, 2015 in Promontory Post / Trains tagged AP / model trains / narrow gauge / Newsletter by admin

Newsletter Column Index May 2015 Great news! I completed the requirements for my AP Cars Certificate. The paperwork is turned in and now I am just waiting on the certificate to make it official. If you’ve been following along with this column you know I’ve been having fun. I’ve done […]

Model Railroading and Trains – Helping you with turnouts/switches and tips for a better layout

Model Railroading and Trains – Helping you with turnouts/switches and tips for a better layout

Yearly Archives: 2015

Haunted Halloween Train 2015