Hi, my name is Jack Strong from Star, Idaho. Star is located about 15 miles west of the capital, Boise. Star is a small rural town of 5,000 people and I love it. I am a Disabled American Veteran with 24 years of service. Now I have lots of time to do the things I love like model railroading. I model the Pacific Northwest but I must admit I am not a 100% proto type modeler. I learned that this is my railroad and I can create just about what ever comes to mind. If you see a steam with a Northern Pacific logo on the tender that's because I wanted one there. Model railroading to me is lots of fun and enjoyment so that's what I do. I model NP, BNSF, CP, GN, and a mix of smaller lines found in my area. In my next post I will show a few photos of a large trestle project I am working on. The trestle is seven feet six inches and supports three main lines. When I am done with it I will have over 1800 individual pieces glued together. I look forward to reading your posts and getting ideas and advise from all of you. Got to run... Side note: How do you get the Avatar to work?
Welcome aboard, Jack ... you model some of what I do (BNSF & Eastern PacNW terrain), but I'm current era, only ... looking forward to any terrain modelling you may show ...I've just started terrain modelling and need some thoughts or examples ... WOW, your trestle project ... show us, please ...
Welcome aboard, Jack. And I would like to thank everyone who has served, disabled or not for their service. I'm not sure what you are asking about when you asked how to get the avatar to work?
Welcome at TrainBoard, Jack. A trestle was the reason for my first US-style module. I'm looking forward to your trestle pictures. Wolfgang
I figured out that the avatar (NP logo) was automatic, it did not show when I previewed the original message. I think I got it straight now every post seems to be a little different...Jack Strong
Jack- Welcome to TrainBoard! When you mention "CP" I am hoping you are referencing the Camas Prairie? If so, it would be great to see some photos of how you decide to re-create it. I am guessing the trestle you mention might be Camas Prairie influenced? Boxcab E50 Disabled, but for other reasons
Welcome Jack and thanks for your service. I've often thought that if I didn't model Northeast railroads I'd be modelling Northwest lines. The scenery is fabulous! Bill Banaszak, CEO, NYA&W
I hope you will not be too disapointed, but I am not modeling the Camas Prairie but I have seen it. There is one stretch that has twelve trestles in five miles. The "CP" was called the railroad on stilts because of the large amount of trestles. The trestle I am building would fit into that scheme, especially with Northern Pacific and BN. Check on line I have posted some photos of the trestle and it will give you an idea as to the size of the span... Jack from Star, Idaho
No, not at all. Was just curious if CP stood for what I'd hoped. Not many folks use those letters for other than identifying a Canadian company Most of us cannot model what we've seen due to lack of space or money- Or both. So we selectively compress, or try to simply capture the feeling of vision or memory. Boxcab E50
Hi all. I know this post is late related to the Camas Prairie. I'm a HO rr modeler from Australia. While my modeling focuses a lot of BN/BNSF I'm very inspired by the Camas Prairie rr. Only know about it through hobby mags & now via the lovely world of Internet but gee what a magnificent engineering marvel the CP (Camas Prairie), is. All those trestles & the brilliant scenery. The 2nd sub with its grain elevators has been featured much but I like the area around Greer & Orofino. Thanks for this great site & all you talented modelers & rr historians. Pete.