Tuesday, December 3, 2024

The Bavarian and Rio Grande Railroad

 I have been into model trains for a long time, but have not always "played" with them.   My current 5' X 9' layout sat in boxes in the garage for 20 years, until I decided I needed to set it back up, or get rid of it.   Since I could not part with it, it is now a work-in-progress in my living room.


Logo by Sandie, my sister-in-law



The layout is built around two NTrak modules that I started building in 1987 while stationed in Germany.  The first is 2' X 4' and the second is a 3' X 3' corner module.   These module meet NTrak specifications, so that I could take them to meets and become part of a much larger layout.   This, I have not done since the early 90s.

Railroading is a hobby.   We all know that the word "hobby" comes from the ancient Greek, meaning "expensive"!   And it certainly can be.   I have been replacing switches (turnouts) that cost $15.00 in 1987/92, but now are in the $30.00 range.   The difference is I now have more disposable income, so I only wince when I drop $100.00 or more at the local train store.   In the 80s, this level of purchase would cause a major "family discussion"

I will post more pictures soon, showing details of the track, but I need to clean up the board before I take any more photos.   This layout truly is a work in progress.



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