In 1814 we took a little trip.. No wait – it was May 2019. In the midst of endless thunderstorms and flash flooding, we visited the Illinois Railway Museum, the Railroad Park at Rochelle, Illinois, and a couple of sites in Galesburg, Illinois. For a collection of images we captured…
When Polaroid first introduced their Cube Lifestyle Action Video camera, I couldn’t help but notice its suitability and easy adaptability for use on an HO-scale railroad. Its light weight (49 grams), cubical shape, and small dimensions of only 1.4 inches allow it to fit on most any HO-scale flat car. …
The slow economic climate of this decade (1970s) continues to plague local industry and the Eagle River Division. Today, more upper level jobs were cut as the Rock Bottom Brewery was removed. Railfan Henry Fomer recalls busier, happier times. “I was just here yesterday chasing trains with my dog –…
On Wednesday evening, crews began removing track at Waldo Yard, after track abandonment approval was granted to the railroad. All track between Waldo and Riverside Junction is slated for abandonment and removal. This makes up the entire upper deck of the Eagle River Division, resulting in the loss of several…
Here are some photos of a group of dedicated model railroaders enjoying a Saturday morning of operations on the Eagle River Division. Thank you Ron Williams for sharing the first 6 or 7 photos below!
A recent vacation took us from Chicago to Salt Lake City on the California Zephyr, and from East Glacier Montana back to Chicago on the Empire Builder. Activities on the train are limited, but if you are a railfan, you can always try to capture a few usable images of…
kudos noun ku·dos \ˈkü-ˌdäs, ˈkyü-, -ˌdōs\ Popularity: Top 20% of words Simple Definition of kudos : praise or respect that you get because of something you have done or achieved Source: Merriam-Webster’s Learner’s Dictionary More specifically, kudos to Tim at CTI Electronics. He not only sells a great product in…
Six talented model railroaders and experienced operators participated in the action during Eagle River Division’s operating session on Saturday, August 12th 2017. There were the usual derailments, problem couplers, and minor electrical issues that always seem to magically appear during an ops session, but they were infrequent, and nobody died.…
Assembly of an American Model Builders HO 726 Implement Barn with Corral Kit was recently completed, and has been installed on the layout. This is a laser-cut wooden kit. It was easy to assemble and we hope you agree that it produced a good-looking small barn that would look at…
It is customary in our area to provide snacks and beverages to our operators. Deciding what to serve and making sure you procure the items is just one of many steps one goes through before hosting a model railroad operating session. The preparation begins weeks in advance. There are usually…
