I’m currently filming a video showing how I make my scenic hardshell, rock molds and tunnels. To make the video, I’m basically going to be filming a creation of a real tunnel on my layout. This is going to be a very long video and will probably take several weeks to complete.
Big scenic video in the works
March 12th, 2010Lionel Vision Line Evolution Hybrid Review
March 7th, 2010CTT Magazine and more
March 2nd, 2010The guys in charge in the annual Piedmont Pilgrimage have recommended my layout to Classic Toy Trains magazine for a possible future article. They also want to add my layout to the tour of layouts for the 2013 NMRA show in Atlanta. They are gonna bring the guys from NMRA and CTT here next month to take some preliminary photos. I’m sure they recommended a ton of other layouts in the area, but I still feel pretty special anyway. I’d better start making things presentable again…
Lionel’s Vision Line GE Evolution Hybrid
February 25th, 2010This is hands down the best O-scale engine ever made. Period.
2 new turntable stalls to be built
February 17th, 2010I’ve decided to expand the turntable by adding 2 new stalls, bringing the total number of stalls to 16. There’s no room for full stalls capable of hold engines, but I can squeeze in 2 small stalls that will be capable of hold small MOW vehicles such as the new TMCC equipped trackmobile that I ordered from Lionel’s 2009 Vol. 2 catalog. I will park the trackmobile in 1 of the new stalls and probably Lionel ballast tamper in the 2nd new stall. I plan to install a “Mini Commander 2” board in the ballast tamper so that it will be under TMCC control.
Dennis Brennan
February 8th, 2010So over the past week or so I’ve ordered a bunch of new scenic supplies from Dennis Brennan. Dennis runs Brennans Model Railroading Products and writes a lot of stuff for CTT Magazine. His “Sandy Harbor Terminal Ry” layout has been featured in many magazines. He recently published a book on Hi Rail scenery and he was kind enough to send me an autographed copy. In short, Dennis is a master of scenery and his book is really worth checking out. I’ve had several long conversation with him over the last week or so and he’s just a storehouse of cool scenic knowledge. If you’re looking to build a train layout, you need to buy his book.
Layout Update #3
February 4th, 2010Check out my latest layout update video…
New layout update video in progress
January 28th, 2010I’m working on a new layout update video right now. There were a few things on the layout that I wanted to finish up before making another update video. I’m hoping to have the new video done in a few days.
Airbrush Weathering Workshop
January 23rd, 2010I’m holding an airbrush weathering workshop today at my house for my local train club. Should be pretty fun, although I’ll admit I’m a little nervous.
Follow Eric’s Trains on Facebook
January 18th, 2010Now you can become a fan of Eric’s Trains on Facebook and get track of what’s going on. Your wildest dreams have now come true!