Slab Sides

Something unique to Canadian Railways and something that I saw frequently passing by my home in the Spring of the year were Slab Sided Hopper Cars of both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific.
When I heard Trueline trains were coming out with these cars I had to get a few.
I think they fit right in on my layout.

New Motive Power

I have been patiently awaiting the arrival of Intermountain's FP-9's in CN's Stripes Scheme. I have always liked the look of these locomotives in photographes and decided I had to have a few. They run quite nicely and sound good as well.
One other thing I like about this type of locomotive is that a few members of our little group do not like F units so this will drive them around the bend so to speak!

More Changes To My Train room

As I mentioned earlier I decided to spruce up my layout room for the open house that was held following the annual MFMR convention.
With some help from my fellow Half Nutter Scott Jay we installed new fascia on my layout and also hung some new curtains. I finished off some of the areas that were lacking scenery as well.
Here are the results of my work.

Long Overdue Post

Well after many suggestions that I should update my blog site I have finally found the time to sit in front of the computer and do just that.
Well it has been six months since I last updated anything but life keeps interfering with my spare time.
As many of you folks already know our Half Nuts Model Railroaders recently hosted the annual convention of the Maritime Federation Of Model Railroaders. This took up some of my time getting ready for an open house which usually follows one of these shows.
I had to spruce up my train room for my visitors.
One of the changes I made was swapping out the station that sat over on the Ashtown side of my layout.
I replaced the station with a replica of the Kensington Train Station and the Freight Shed that sat beside it for many years.
These replicas used to reside in the Kensington Railway Museum but unfortunately a pub has set up shop in the station and the museum had to go.
So I found these replicas a new home on my layout.
What do you think?

Another Camera Shot

I figured I would take a couple more pictures with our new digital camera.
This time I decided to go with no flash and the camera in automatic mode.

I Got A Brand New Combine Harvester

I just could not help myself with the title of this post.
Anyone remember that song?
Anyway Brian, Scott and I ventured over to Moncton a few weeks back and what is a visit to Moncton without stopping at Don's Ho. This is where I picked up the nice Athearn John Deere Combine.

I GOT A NEW CAMERA

Well after some discussion my wife Shelley and I decided to treat ourselves to a new Camera for Christmas. I am still learning all the ins and outs of it but I am sure through time we'll figure it out.
In the mean time here are a couple of pictures that I recently snapped with the camera.