Today's Boston Globe newspaper has a large color photo of Massachusetts model railroader George Sellios with Rod Stewart. They are looking at George's HO Franklin & South Manchester RR.I think this is pretty nifty! I don't think I can share the online link with you all, as a lot of the paper's website is subscriber-only now. But just in case:
http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/names/2013/12/10/rod-stewart-checks-out-model-train-peabody/96wCszcTKzkMvWjlVwNjII/story.html
Here is the text:
Among model train enthusiasts, George Sellios’s Franklin and South Manchester Railroad is renowned for its intricacy. Hobbyists from far and wide come to Main Street in Peabody to see Sellios’s miniature railroad, which measures 42 feet long and 25 feet wide. The other day, none other than Rod Stewart stopped by (he was in Boston to perform at TD Garden). The singer, who has an enormous model train at his house in LA, told Sellios he’s wanted to see his setup for a long time and this was his first chance. “He was super. He came running in here and gave me the biggest hug,” Sellios told us. “I got so excited I kissed him. I hope he didn’t any wrong ideas.” He said Stewart spent an hour admiring the model railroad and seemed genuinely impressed. He “said he’s going to rip his up after seeing this one,” Sellios said. Has he played host to any other VIPs? “Frank Sinatra was supposed to come, but he died, so that didn’t work out.”
www.newenglanddepot.net
That's pretty cool! Thanks for posting.
Not a trace of pink foam anywhere. I am so not worthy.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Rod's wonderful layout clearly shows the George Sellios influence. I suspect this was indeed an exciting meeting for both of them.
Imagine the women of America glaring at their husbands and saying "If only you would build a model railroad then maybe Rod Stewart would visit our house!"
"Yes dear."
Dave Nelson
FYI-More pictures are posted over at Railroad Line.
"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."-Albert Einstein
http://gearedsteam.blogspot.com/
Ah, well Georges is mostly city scenes so not much need for pink foam... but hey, you never know what lies below the surface! What matters is that it looks great. Sounds like Rod got some good ideas and is going to do what all good model railroaders do, rip things out and do over!
Cheers, Jim
Rio Grande. The Action Road - Focus 1977-1983
Great story! Its very cool that Rod is just like any of us model railroaders, who appreciate a well done, detailed layout.
Rod needs to retire from the singing gigs, so he can get more time to work on his layout.
Michael
CEO- Mile-HI-RailroadPrototype: D&RGW Moffat Line 1989
Hmm, he's going to be playing near here soon, wonder if he'd like to come see my pink prairie that I'm in the middle of tearing down....
--Randy
Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's
Visit my web site at www.readingeastpenn.com for construction updates, DCC Info, and more.
hmm, oh, the rhythm of my heart is beating like a drum... Because "every picture tells a story..."
Gee, ROD is looking good at being "older" now. May he be "forever young.."
I am so not worthy, period!
I used blue foam so I am safe! I'll just say "that's the water, can'tcha tell?"!!!
I wonder if he'd care to see mine all torn down to track for "extending" that may never come true in my small space! Probably NOT.
I'd like to see their layouts in person!But that, too, will never happen!
Just think, George's wife saying "honey, it's some guy on the phone named Rod Stewart, shall i tell him you are out?"
And George saying "Wake up Maggie, I think I got somethin' to say to you..."
What do you know, Some guys have all the luck...
Stop me before I sing his entire repertoir!
-G .
Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.
HO and N Scale.
After long and careful thought, they have convinced me. I have come to the conclusion that they are right. The aliens did it.
I think Rod Stewart SHOULD tear his railroad out. And throw it MY way! He has nut'n to be ashamed of!Dan
If Rod saw my layout, he would decide to keep his layout - - - LOL.
What's not to like on GS's layout? But what I like most is that massive building, it seems to measure 24 windows across and 12 stories high!
Rich
Alton Junction
Here's another article about the visit via The Salem News and the Model Railroader web site:
http://www.salemnews.com/local/x602337277/Rod-Stewart-takes-in-city-s-Downtown-Train
There's also an article and video via WHDH Channel 7 News in Peabody:
http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/north/10012433039643/rod-stewart-visits-peabody-model-train-collector/
Tom
https://tstage9.wixsite.com/nyc-modeling
Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.
rrinker Hmm, he's going to be playing near here soon, wonder if he'd like to come see my pink prairie that I'm in the middle of tearing down.... --Randy
I can just see the ads now.
ROD STEWART TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 1, 2014
COME SEE ROD ON "THE PINK PRAIRIE TOUR"
HE'LL BE SINGING ALL HIS BIGGEST HIT"S
SONG LIKE "I'VE BEEN WORKING ON THE RAILROAD", "DOWNTOWN TRAIN" AND MANY MANY MORE!
DON"T MISS THIS OPPORUNITY TO SEE ROD EXPLORING VAST EXSPANSES OF PINK FOAM IN INTIMATE ONE ON ON SETTINGS WITH MODEL RALROADERS FROM ACROSS THE LAND!