Rob Spangler
QUOTE: Originally posted by Oliver Trzok Did you know that TRAINS magazine is publishing a series of trackside guides for some major cities in the U.S. with maps and lots of useful info for the railfan? They already did Cincinnatti, Portland, Chicago, can't recall if there were more, and they've announced Twin Cities for November.
QUOTE: Originally posted by CBQ_Guy Originally posted by Oliver Trzok Did you know that TRAINS magazine is publishing a series of trackside guides for some major cities in the U.S. with maps and lots of useful info for the railfan? They already did Cincinnatti, Portland, Chicago, can't recall if there were more, and they've announced Twin Cities for November. I didn't know this. Where was it originally announced? (And I'm sure when I read the answer I'll respond by saying, "D'oh!) What does "D'oh" mean? Please tell me, I really want to know (I'm from Croatia, studied English, so my knowledge is only partial. Also, I can't tell if you're being serious in your question - if so, well, it was announced in - Trains magazine.) Thanks & best regards, Oliver. Reply Edit Anonymous Member sinceApril 2003 305,205 posts Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 9:53 PM Have you looked into Sanborn fire insurance maps. These are super detailed maps of all buildings and roads in a city. I found them for the city I'm modeling and just bought the ones that my railroad ran through. Its cheaper to do the research on the maps you want yourself then order them from Environmental Data Resources Inc. To do the research you'll have to find a book of maps for the city your interested in, usually the main branch of the public library will have a book of maps for the city. You can look through that one and write down the sections of maps you want then you can order them from EDR. Only drawback is its not cheap. Hope this helps. Reply Edit Jetrock Member sinceAugust 2003 From: Midtown Sacramento 3,340 posts Posted by Jetrock on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 1:18 AM Oliver: "D'oh" is an exclamation of popular animated character Homer Simpson on the American TV show "The Simpsons." It really doesn't mean anything other than an expression of disgust or frustration, and is pronounced like the word "dough" and typically shouted. The Library of Congress stuff is interesting--although it appears to be primarily 19th Century information. Sanborn maps are useful resources but, frustrating for us juice jacks, they don't show electric rail lines. Reply Subscriber & Member Login Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more! Login Register Users Online There are no community member online Search the Community ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Model Railroader Newsletter See all Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox! Sign up
Originally posted by Oliver Trzok Did you know that TRAINS magazine is publishing a series of trackside guides for some major cities in the U.S. with maps and lots of useful info for the railfan? They already did Cincinnatti, Portland, Chicago, can't recall if there were more, and they've announced Twin Cities for November.