what time frame do you model?

[Anonymous]

there has been a heated debate going on for a while now on how many people model each era. so i figured we needed a poll to gather more info.

let your voice be heard!

[Anonymous]

Somewhere around 1990 to 10 minutes ago in N, in the neighborhood of 1950 in the backyard...

[Anonymous]

Somewhere around 1990 to 10 minutes ago in N, in the neighborhood of 1950 in the backyard...

[Anonymous]

If I ever build it ! (ha ha) c. 1960, mid-Atlantic. N scale. Chessie and Western Maryland.

[Anonymous]

If I ever build it ! (ha ha) c. 1960, mid-Atlantic. N scale. Chessie and Western Maryland.

[IRONROOSTER]

Actuall y 1945 -1955 is more accurate, the steam to diesel transition. Would love to do 1895 to 1910 also, but there is not much (any?) available for that era, particularly in S - future scratchbuilding projects.
Enjoy
Paul

[IRONROOSTER]

Actuall y 1945 -1955 is more accurate, the steam to diesel transition. Would love to do 1895 to 1910 also, but there is not much (any?) available for that era, particularly in S - future scratchbuilding projects.
Enjoy
Paul

[CNJ831]

Unfortunately, any poll conducted here will be generally biased toward hobbyists under 50 since most modelers I know over that age (and tending to be the majority of hobbyists today) are not computer newsgroup/forum participants. Only a hardcopy survey could hope to produce results that reflect the actual state of this area of interest.

JB

[CNJ831]

Unfortunately, any poll conducted here will be generally biased toward hobbyists under 50 since most modelers I know over that age (and tending to be the majority of hobbyists today) are not computer newsgroup/forum participants. Only a hardcopy survey could hope to produce results that reflect the actual state of this area of interest.

JB

[vsmith]

1940-1960 southwest US mining town

[vsmith]

1940-1960 southwest US mining town

[Anonymous]

Whereas my layout is strictly a figment of my imagination and based on no railroads past or present, my locomotive is and always will be steam so I guess that puts me in the 30s
Pop

[Anonymous]

Whereas my layout is strictly a figment of my imagination and based on no railroads past or present, my locomotive is and always will be steam so I guess that puts me in the 30s
Pop

[Anonymous]

Most older times, nothing modern. Have different layouts, the time frame varies depending on what stock is running and what vehicles are placed on the layout. Old buildings and structures are timeless.

[Anonymous]

Most older times, nothing modern. Have different layouts, the time frame varies depending on what stock is running and what vehicles are placed on the layout. Old buildings and structures are timeless.

[Martin4]

I don't care very much about the consistency of my roster ; I model from the sixties to 2003, all mixed up from the 5 roadnames I model. Anything I like can get on the road ! I only try to get each consist as natural as possible.

Martin
Québec city

[Martin4]

I don't care very much about the consistency of my roster ; I model from the sixties to 2003, all mixed up from the 5 roadnames I model. Anything I like can get on the road ! I only try to get each consist as natural as possible.

Martin
Québec city

[BRAKIE]

I model the 60/70s.

[BRAKIE]

I model the 60/70s.

[Yampa2003]

Generally from the late 50's to the early 70's.
Brian

[Yampa2003]

Generally from the late 50's to the early 70's.
Brian

[Anonymous]

1957-1959, B & O based.

Toughest things about doing this:
a].... finding good supply of automobiles / trucks
b]..... passing up really nice models of 60's equipment.
regards \ Mike

[Anonymous]

1957-1959, B & O based.

Toughest things about doing this:
a].... finding good supply of automobiles / trucks
b]..... passing up really nice models of 60's equipment.
regards \ Mike

[Anonymous]

Actually 1930-1957, just about the time when NYC was completly dieselized , give or take a year or two.

[Anonymous]

Actually 1930-1957, just about the time when NYC was completly dieselized , give or take a year or two.

[Anonymous]

I dunno, long enough into Middle Earth's Fourth Age for railroads to have been established.

[Anonymous]

I dunno, long enough into Middle Earth's Fourth Age for railroads to have been established.

[Billba]

I have kept pre 1930 for HOn3, but have allowed standard gauge to creep up to the late 40s and early 50s.
I have a couple of recent self propelled box cars (pronounce that "Diesel"). These remind me that CSX (old Pere Marquette line) runs across my back yard.

[Billba]

I have kept pre 1930 for HOn3, but have allowed standard gauge to creep up to the late 40s and early 50s.
I have a couple of recent self propelled box cars (pronounce that "Diesel"). These remind me that CSX (old Pere Marquette line) runs across my back yard.

[tomwatkins]

late 1940's to early 1950's Southern Railway and L&N Railroad

[tomwatkins]

late 1940's to early 1950's Southern Railway and L&N Railroad

[SSW9389]

I model the mid 60s to very early '80s with Stockton, California being a very colorful focal point. After the cabooses were taken off the trains, it just wasn't the same.

[SSW9389]

I model the mid 60s to very early '80s with Stockton, California being a very colorful focal point. After the cabooses were taken off the trains, it just wasn't the same.

[Gunneral]

I model mid 40`s to mid 50`s. N scale Santa Fe over the Raton Pass, giving me a choice of steam and deisel of that era.

[Gunneral]

I model mid 40`s to mid 50`s. N scale Santa Fe over the Raton Pass, giving me a choice of steam and deisel of that era.

[CP5415]

I don't really have a time frame. I kinda like an AC4400 on the rails with my 4-6-2.

Just my 2 cents

Gordon

[CP5415]

I don't really have a time frame. I kinda like an AC4400 on the rails with my 4-6-2.

Just my 2 cents

Gordon

[Anonymous]

I model the modern era, but my layout could realistically look right in the 70s, 80s or 90s. I model a shortline operation, the Appalachian Northern, that uses aged, rugged but well maintained ALCO C424s in an area in or near the southern Appalachian Mountains.

[Anonymous]

I model the modern era, but my layout could realistically look right in the 70s, 80s or 90s. I model a shortline operation, the Appalachian Northern, that uses aged, rugged but well maintained ALCO C424s in an area in or near the southern Appalachian Mountains.

[douginut]

Planned--- 1954
most of my favorite old things were on the rails still, many of the new things were appearing.
Streetcars were still streetcars, and still there.
Reality--- at the Hobby Stop in Orem to paraphrase Pickwick "If I'm not near the train I love, I love the train I'm near!"
1875 to 2003

Doug, in Utah.

[douginut]

Planned--- 1954
most of my favorite old things were on the rails still, many of the new things were appearing.
Streetcars were still streetcars, and still there.
Reality--- at the Hobby Stop in Orem to paraphrase Pickwick "If I'm not near the train I love, I love the train I'm near!"
1875 to 2003

Doug, in Utah.

[Anonymous]

Without a doubt 1943!!

[Anonymous]

Without a doubt 1943!!

[jrbarney]

Anything prior to 1917-1918. Really wanted to make the period even earlier, but did want to include my Thomas Flyer and some freight cars just prior to WWI. Really prefer my steam locos to have diamond or cabbage stacks. Wish your poll had a step ending at 1920. If we were going to get picky, all of your poll steps should have an equal increment.

[jrbarney]

Anything prior to 1917-1918. Really wanted to make the period even earlier, but did want to include my Thomas Flyer and some freight cars just prior to WWI. Really prefer my steam locos to have diamond or cabbage stacks. Wish your poll had a step ending at 1920. If we were going to get picky, all of your poll steps should have an equal increment.

[JohnWPowell]

The 80s L&N, Chessie,SeaboardSystem

[JohnWPowell]

The 80s L&N, Chessie,SeaboardSystem

[Jacktal]

I'd say 1970 to today which gives me enough flexibility to run my favourite stock.I love big locos,specially diesel powered.And since my favourite cars are tankers,I'm planning to build a milk plant at one end of my layout,leaving the rest for a town which would host my railway museum,allowing me to display my PA-1 and my 4-8-4 and eventually other special locos.I don't have room to waste,so I'm giving my layout plan a lot of thoughts to make the best out of it.Not easy....at all.

[Jacktal]

I'd say 1970 to today which gives me enough flexibility to run my favourite stock.I love big locos,specially diesel powered.And since my favourite cars are tankers,I'm planning to build a milk plant at one end of my layout,leaving the rest for a town which would host my railway museum,allowing me to display my PA-1 and my 4-8-4 and eventually other special locos.I don't have room to waste,so I'm giving my layout plan a lot of thoughts to make the best out of it.Not easy....at all.

[locomutt]

I try to stay within the confines of 1945 to 1960. Very late steam,early diesels. I probably really care more for the early diesels than anything. Also this era defines the reason and the need for using cabooses(or is itCABEESE?) Walt in Ky. [e-mail]

[locomutt]

I try to stay within the confines of 1945 to 1960. Very late steam,early diesels. I probably really care more for the early diesels than anything. Also this era defines the reason and the need for using cabooses(or is itCABEESE?) Walt in Ky. [e-mail]

[Anonymous]

I MODELING THE 60'S THRU THE EARLY 70'S

[Anonymous]

I MODELING THE 60'S THRU THE EARLY 70'S

[n2mopac]

I used to model the era of my teenage years, early 1980's, and the area I grew up in, west-central Missouri (Missouri Pacific in the era of its early merger with UP). Then when the BNSF merger came about I loved the new paint schemes/colors. In 2000 I moved to Fort Worth, TX and found an area that simply begged to be modeled (Saginaw, TX on BNSF's Wichita Falls sub) so I switched from MoPac to BNSF and from early '80's to 2000.
Ron

[n2mopac]

I used to model the era of my teenage years, early 1980's, and the area I grew up in, west-central Missouri (Missouri Pacific in the era of its early merger with UP). Then when the BNSF merger came about I loved the new paint schemes/colors. In 2000 I moved to Fort Worth, TX and found an area that simply begged to be modeled (Saginaw, TX on BNSF's Wichita Falls sub) so I switched from MoPac to BNSF and from early '80's to 2000.
Ron

[Anonymous]

1910-1920, the cusp of WWI in a fictional southern California coastal branch line setting. The prototype period was one of rapid technological and regulatory change which interests me greatly. It is entirely consistent to have animal, gasoline, steam and electric motive power on paved and unpaved roads. Steam, gasoline and electric motive power on the rails. Wooden, steel and hybrid rolling stock in the same string. Wood, brick, stucco, concrete; even adobe structures, all jumbled together along the right of way. As I'm mainly a sctatchbuilder or kitbasher my possibilities verge on limitless. Odd as it may seem to those who prefer later periods, there are mountains of prototype information and photographs. The camera was a relatively new device in common use and there was a photographic fad at the time. Many of these photographs are preserved in local and state historical archives as well as more specifically railroad-centric archives to serve as the basis for one-off construction projects.

[Anonymous]

1910-1920, the cusp of WWI in a fictional southern California coastal branch line setting. The prototype period was one of rapid technological and regulatory change which interests me greatly. It is entirely consistent to have animal, gasoline, steam and electric motive power on paved and unpaved roads. Steam, gasoline and electric motive power on the rails. Wooden, steel and hybrid rolling stock in the same string. Wood, brick, stucco, concrete; even adobe structures, all jumbled together along the right of way. As I'm mainly a sctatchbuilder or kitbasher my possibilities verge on limitless. Odd as it may seem to those who prefer later periods, there are mountains of prototype information and photographs. The camera was a relatively new device in common use and there was a photographic fad at the time. Many of these photographs are preserved in local and state historical archives as well as more specifically railroad-centric archives to serve as the basis for one-off construction projects.

[Anonymous]

I voted 1950-1970 but, gee, what a stretch. 1950 prototype railroading was dominated by steam and 1970 was all diesel. Narrowing down a little to 1965-1969 is the timeframe I choose to model. No steam, lots of first generation diesels and second generation U-Boats and SD-45s just starting to show up in big numbers............

[Anonymous]

I voted 1950-1970 but, gee, what a stretch. 1950 prototype railroading was dominated by steam and 1970 was all diesel. Narrowing down a little to 1965-1969 is the timeframe I choose to model. No steam, lots of first generation diesels and second generation U-Boats and SD-45s just starting to show up in big numbers............

[krump]

[^][:D][|)][|)][|)]approx 10 pm-2 am, two nights per week [:D]

[krump]

[^][:D][|)][|)][|)]approx 10 pm-2 am, two nights per week [:D]

[Kent]

I tend to go modern stuff, but there's a Doodlebug and 2-8-0 steamer that run around my track too! :)

[Kent]

I tend to go modern stuff, but there's a Doodlebug and 2-8-0 steamer that run around my track too! :)

[Anonymous]

Currently, I run both steam and early diesel (RS3, F3,) - so, I guess I'm in the 1940-1953 era.

I'm thinking about making a concealed staging area to park some more modern diesels and trade back and forth between the late steam-early diesel and the moderns.

[Anonymous]

Currently, I run both steam and early diesel (RS3, F3,) - so, I guess I'm in the 1940-1953 era.

I'm thinking about making a concealed staging area to park some more modern diesels and trade back and forth between the late steam-early diesel and the moderns.

[leighant]

More or less the summer of 1957, just before Sputnik. The height of the modern streamlined passenger in terms of equipment, although frequency of passenger service had dropped. All diesel on the trunkline railroad although there may be a steamer holding on on the logging company railroad. Lots of 40 foot freight cars and "loose car railroading"-- customers that get a car or two once a week. I do cheat and run a doodlebug that had been discontinued in the earlier 50s.

[leighant]

More or less the summer of 1957, just before Sputnik. The height of the modern streamlined passenger in terms of equipment, although frequency of passenger service had dropped. All diesel on the trunkline railroad although there may be a steamer holding on on the logging company railroad. Lots of 40 foot freight cars and "loose car railroading"-- customers that get a car or two once a week. I do cheat and run a doodlebug that had been discontinued in the earlier 50s.

[detting]

I model 1949 or so...

Steam Rulez!!

Later...

[detting]

I model 1949 or so...

Steam Rulez!!

Later...

[Jetrock]

My layout is moving backwards in time. Its current form and near future (I got done laying final trackwork on the first section recently--well, yesterday--on the first section of the layout) it will be set in 1953-1966, when diesels ran on the last portions of the Sacramento belt line. Its next iteration will occur once I get up poles and string wire--and build a couple of freight motors--will run from 1946-1953, when the lines I model bought their first diesels, which worked alongside electrics in the area I model. Finally, once the whole layout is up and running, I'll be able to model 1930's-1940's era with passenger interurban trains and trolleys. Even then, by changing rolling stock and a few signs I should be able to switch around between eras with minimal fuss.

[Jetrock]

My layout is moving backwards in time. Its current form and near future (I got done laying final trackwork on the first section recently--well, yesterday--on the first section of the layout) it will be set in 1953-1966, when diesels ran on the last portions of the Sacramento belt line. Its next iteration will occur once I get up poles and string wire--and build a couple of freight motors--will run from 1946-1953, when the lines I model bought their first diesels, which worked alongside electrics in the area I model. Finally, once the whole layout is up and running, I'll be able to model 1930's-1940's era with passenger interurban trains and trolleys. Even then, by changing rolling stock and a few signs I should be able to switch around between eras with minimal fuss.

[Anonymous]

Canadian Pacific in Northern Ontario (1975-1985 when I was a kid).

[Anonymous]

Canadian Pacific in Northern Ontario (1975-1985 when I was a kid).

[Anonymous]

Steam rules! 1930s-1960. I can include all truly spectacular stuff from the time when real trains ran.

[Anonymous]

Steam rules! 1930s-1960. I can include all truly spectacular stuff from the time when real trains ran.

[Anonymous]

Post war to 1957.

[Anonymous]

Post war to 1957.

[Anonymous]

anything late 40's to late 70's

[Anonymous]

anything late 40's to late 70's

[AggroJones]

Transition era. 1940s-late 1950.

[AggroJones]

Transition era. 1940s-late 1950.

[trainfan1221]

Modern. Like to model what I see.

[trainfan1221]

Modern. Like to model what I see.

[Anonymous]

1948 til 1994.
From the last of the Western Maryland steam, through early diesels, the Chessie years, the rebirth of the Westminster lines under the Maryland Midland, until the death of the Entertrainment Line.

[Anonymous]

1948 til 1994.
From the last of the Western Maryland steam, through early diesels, the Chessie years, the rebirth of the Westminster lines under the Maryland Midland, until the death of the Entertrainment Line.

[Anonymous]

Eventually...

50-55 on the Pennsy in HO, and around 1978 in British Rail OO.

[Anonymous]

Eventually...

50-55 on the Pennsy in HO, and around 1978 in British Rail OO.

[Anonymous]

I model 1980's
Ch

[Anonymous]

I model 1980's
Ch

[twhite]

Voted '30 to '50, but for me the time frame is closer to 1942-53. All big steam, though there's a rumor afoot about one of those new-fangled 'self-propelled' engines that's called an Alco PA, or something like that, and that the Rio Grande is going to institute something called a 'streamliner' between Denver and Oakland via my Rio Grande Yuba Subdivision. And dome-cars, whatever they are. They said they're going to call it the PROSPECTOR DELUXE. Oh well, just as long as it doesn't interfere with my articulateds.

[twhite]

Voted '30 to '50, but for me the time frame is closer to 1942-53. All big steam, though there's a rumor afoot about one of those new-fangled 'self-propelled' engines that's called an Alco PA, or something like that, and that the Rio Grande is going to institute something called a 'streamliner' between Denver and Oakland via my Rio Grande Yuba Subdivision. And dome-cars, whatever they are. They said they're going to call it the PROSPECTOR DELUXE. Oh well, just as long as it doesn't interfere with my articulateds.

[JPowell]

80's - present (or so I'm hoping for)

[JPowell]

80's - present (or so I'm hoping for)

[johncolley]

I picked 30 to 50's but I actually model '47/'48 GN in the Cascades

[johncolley]

I picked 30 to 50's but I actually model '47/'48 GN in the Cascades

[Fergmiester]

Fall 1962. The last stand of steam in Eastern Canada.

[Fergmiester]

Fall 1962. The last stand of steam in Eastern Canada.

[railman]

A Milwaukee fan that takes the year liberally...steamers live alongside double stack containers...always can explain it away by calling it an "excursion" trip.

[railman]

A Milwaukee fan that takes the year liberally...steamers live alongside double stack containers...always can explain it away by calling it an "excursion" trip.

[easyaces]

I like modeling the present time frame, since my layout is freelanced and its a small regional that interchanges with all of the larger roads of my area.

[easyaces]

I like modeling the present time frame, since my layout is freelanced and its a small regional that interchanges with all of the larger roads of my area.

[Anonymous]

It appears the 30's-50's have it so far. That makes a lot of sense because of the wide range of locos (diesel and steam) and rolling stock (standard and streamline- -journals to roller bearing trucks- -40' to 70' freight, piggy back, etc.). One of the few comments I've noticed on "traction" came from "Doug in Utah." As a "rule of thumb," M.R.'s are not particularly interested in a mix of traction (i.e. street cars, interurban or over-head wire in general) with their "high iron" operations. Well, the 30's to 50's era affords you that "mix" if you opt to take advantage of it. From the 20's to the early 50's just about every town with over 50,000 population (or so) had street rail transportation of some description. If they didn't have street cars (trollys, trams), they almost asuredly had interurban connections to the larger cites. These large, heavy weight cars ran singly or M.U. (multiple units) right down "main street" U.S.A., much as subway or elevated trains now do on islolated tracks. Electrified "over head" wire systems would find "steeple cab" locos doing freight operations on short lines all over America. The truth is that electric (traction) railroading has been around a lot longer than diesel and steam combined. There are obvious advantatges of traction in model railroading: much tighter radii curves, double ended cars allows "point-to-point" operation (no reverse loops needed), passenger "lash-ups" require no laborious shunting or switching operations; both rural and urban operations are possible in a limited space. On the "down side," there is that pesky overhead wire to tackle. It isn't for ereyone because it takes a lot of patience and a fair amount of skill. If current is to be fed through the wire, it will demand good soldering skills and extra maintenance chores. Of course, standard D.C. track feed is no different from normal layout operations and usually the preferred method. If anyone is interested in adding that "final finishing touch" to a H.O. pike; opting for a simple point-to-point meet at the train station could be the answer. A single truck Birney (street car) with double trolly poles could operate in the space that only a three-lane street would require. This is just a thought for folks who may want a two week end project. I can testify that it can be a challange and a loads of fun. Oh yes, for realism, do your own overhead wire...most of the "off the shelf" stuff is ludicrous and expensive. Happy railroading all.

[Anonymous]

It appears the 30's-50's have it so far. That makes a lot of sense because of the wide range of locos (diesel and steam) and rolling stock (standard and streamline- -journals to roller bearing trucks- -40' to 70' freight, piggy back, etc.). One of the few comments I've noticed on "traction" came from "Doug in Utah." As a "rule of thumb," M.R.'s are not particularly interested in a mix of traction (i.e. street cars, interurban or over-head wire in general) with their "high iron" operations. Well, the 30's to 50's era affords you that "mix" if you opt to take advantage of it. From the 20's to the early 50's just about every town with over 50,000 population (or so) had street rail transportation of some description. If they didn't have street cars (trollys, trams), they almost asuredly had interurban connections to the larger cites. These large, heavy weight cars ran singly or M.U. (multiple units) right down "main street" U.S.A., much as subway or elevated trains now do on islolated tracks. Electrified "over head" wire systems would find "steeple cab" locos doing freight operations on short lines all over America. The truth is that electric (traction) railroading has been around a lot longer than diesel and steam combined. There are obvious advantatges of traction in model railroading: much tighter radii curves, double ended cars allows "point-to-point" operation (no reverse loops needed), passenger "lash-ups" require no laborious shunting or switching operations; both rural and urban operations are possible in a limited space. On the "down side," there is that pesky overhead wire to tackle. It isn't for ereyone because it takes a lot of patience and a fair amount of skill. If current is to be fed through the wire, it will demand good soldering skills and extra maintenance chores. Of course, standard D.C. track feed is no different from normal layout operations and usually the preferred method. If anyone is interested in adding that "final finishing touch" to a H.O. pike; opting for a simple point-to-point meet at the train station could be the answer. A single truck Birney (street car) with double trolly poles could operate in the space that only a three-lane street would require. This is just a thought for folks who may want a two week end project. I can testify that it can be a challange and a loads of fun. Oh yes, for realism, do your own overhead wire...most of the "off the shelf" stuff is ludicrous and expensive. Happy railroading all.

[Anonymous]

Late '80s to 90's. I plan to model the CB&Q as if it never merged into BN or BNSF. I also might model KCS and ATSF.

[Anonymous]

Late '80s to 90's. I plan to model the CB&Q as if it never merged into BN or BNSF. I also might model KCS and ATSF.

[Anonymous]

Mid-late 50's Santa Fa, when F-units and zebra striped diesels ruled. Though I sometimes slip into the early 60's, when the zebra's were converted to the first blue & yellow scheme.

[Anonymous]

Mid-late 50's Santa Fa, when F-units and zebra striped diesels ruled. Though I sometimes slip into the early 60's, when the zebra's were converted to the first blue & yellow scheme.

[Anonymous]

I prefer the 1990-Present time frame it's alot easier to do research

[Anonymous]

I prefer the 1990-Present time frame it's alot easier to do research

[eastcoast]

The ECR time period begins in the 70's and runs to the
current day. My motto " ...into the future!!!" reflects where
the project is going. I model a pretty modern era.

[eastcoast]

The ECR time period begins in the 70's and runs to the
current day. My motto " ...into the future!!!" reflects where
the project is going. I model a pretty modern era.

[Anonymous]

Present day, at a fictional museum. Having said that, when operating the museum's fleet of preserved locos and cars the only clues to the time period are the road vehicles and clothing, and some of our staff like to dress up in period costumes (as with many real museums). 2004 or 1954? sometimes it's hard to tell!

[Anonymous]

Present day, at a fictional museum. Having said that, when operating the museum's fleet of preserved locos and cars the only clues to the time period are the road vehicles and clothing, and some of our staff like to dress up in period costumes (as with many real museums). 2004 or 1954? sometimes it's hard to tell!

[mikebonellisr]

At one point I was all over the place with my modeling.Steam and diesel of many lines and era's.I've now gotten down to NYCentral in 1958...(mostly).It's a lot more fun for me to try to duplicate a era that I'm familiar with.

[mikebonellisr]

At one point I was all over the place with my modeling.Steam and diesel of many lines and era's.I've now gotten down to NYCentral in 1958...(mostly).It's a lot more fun for me to try to duplicate a era that I'm familiar with.

[Anonymous]

Trying to model a time frame between 1930 and 1942 on the IC in Tenn,Ms,La.Because
wifes G'father worked for IC from 1898-1942

[Anonymous]

Trying to model a time frame between 1930 and 1942 on the IC in Tenn,Ms,La.Because
wifes G'father worked for IC from 1898-1942

[JerryZeman]

Eastern Washington / Northern Idaho, 1952. The Spokane Southern is a bridge railroad jointly owned by the Great Northern and Northern Pacific.

The Spokane Southern runs south to Craig Colorado, and interchange with the Rio Grande. After the railroad was named, another line was built up to the Okanagon, and interchanges with the Alberta Pacific at Oyosoos, BC.

Most of the on-line traffic originates in the Salmon River mountains where several lumber companies rape, whoops, sorry, harvest, the timber. Several sawmills exist on-line, as well as a large USS Steel mill in Bessemer, which is southeast of Spokane. The mill was built during the war to supply steel to the west coast shipbuilding industry.

Yea, I know, pretty flimzy cover story, but it was the best I could come up with to justify running GN, NP, and the occasional Rio Grande locomotive on the railway.

regards,
Jerry Zeman

[JerryZeman]

Eastern Washington / Northern Idaho, 1952. The Spokane Southern is a bridge railroad jointly owned by the Great Northern and Northern Pacific.

The Spokane Southern runs south to Craig Colorado, and interchange with the Rio Grande. After the railroad was named, another line was built up to the Okanagon, and interchanges with the Alberta Pacific at Oyosoos, BC.

Most of the on-line traffic originates in the Salmon River mountains where several lumber companies rape, whoops, sorry, harvest, the timber. Several sawmills exist on-line, as well as a large USS Steel mill in Bessemer, which is southeast of Spokane. The mill was built during the war to supply steel to the west coast shipbuilding industry.

Yea, I know, pretty flimzy cover story, but it was the best I could come up with to justify running GN, NP, and the occasional Rio Grande locomotive on the railway.

regards,
Jerry Zeman

[081440]

I model the Western Maryland Railway from 1950-1970, exactly what your poll choice is, and the BNSF in present time, and update it regularly to keep it current. [:)] [8D]

[081440]

I model the Western Maryland Railway from 1950-1970, exactly what your poll choice is, and the BNSF in present time, and update it regularly to keep it current. [:)] [8D]