The phrase "I've started a new blog" is only less fearsome than hearing the words "the dentist will see you now." But I have started a blog about model railroading--about my HO scale CP Rail Manitoba and Minnesota Subdivision. The blog contains articles and items that were previously published in a variety of places, including my club newsletter, Canadian Railway Modeller and my local newspaper. They focus on tips, ideas and reflections about model railroading in general, and about the prototype.Posts on the blogs to date include an overview of the CP Rail Manitoba & Minnesota Sub.; an interview with Jason Shron of Rapido Trains; a reflection on Tibetan Sand Mandalas And Model Railroading (there really is a connection); an article about the Folkston (GA) Funnel and the potential of railroad tourism; Reality Vs. Plausibility in Model Railroading; model railroading and the recession; and How the Railway Came to Winnipeg (a tale of double-crosses and money). Anyway, I hope you'll take a look. Over the next number of months I intend to keep adding new items to the blog.You can find it at http://cprailmmsub.blogspot.com/
John Longhurst, Winnipeg
See videos of my layout on YouTube, beginning with http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQrmq7klOAY