The Faux-cho Mountain Shay
Before I started focusing on On3 finescale modeling with my freelanced Pine Creek Lumber Company, my modeling was being done to showcase on a local
An On3 Payroll Car
I am not a rivet counter, but I also appreciate the idea of finescale modeling. So, while I am not going to get bogged down
GE’s 44-Ton Locomotive – A Modeler’s Odyssey – Part 1
Few locomotives have left as lasting an impression on shortline railroads and industrial switching as the General Electric (GE) 44-ton diesel-electric switcher. Compact, versatile, and engineered to meet a particular regulatory niche, the 44-tonner became one of the most recognizable light switchers of the mid-20th century.
Setting the Scene: Planning Structures for Angels Creek
When I was a kid, model builder Al Armitage scratch-built a model of an old brick building he named “The Sonora Store.” Later, Tom York
The Shortline Modelers Network
The Shortline Modelers Network is a collection of websites dedicated to scale modelers who value craftsmanship, accuracy, and real-world inspiration. Each site offers a unique focus, serving a diverse community of builders and researchers:
Proto48 Modeler
A dedicated site for 1/4 inch scale finescale modelers using Proto:48 standards for track and wheel accuracy.