GMC Self Loading Log Trucks
This past spring Jeff Johnson let it be known that 2025 would likely be the last year the Pacific Model Loggers Congress would be held
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.
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.