Model Train Journal

This limited edition of 100 kits will go into production after the York TCA Meet and will be available this summer. I will be taking pre-orders at York or over the phone. The price will be $95.

Introducing the Ob Long Box Co. This is the prototype for the first kit in my Frank Ellison Tribute Series. Frank was a pioneer back in the 1930s, 40s & 50s. He was considered a top name in the field and his beautifully built Delta Lines was perhaps the most widely known model railroad in the wo...

Well, then, you better bring your A game!

OK, Tramp. I have no doubts about your modeling ability. Bring it on--this will be a fun challenge!

Thanks, Murph. Missed you at York.

I haven't been here in a while but thought I would give you an update. This is one of my shots from Dave's Jacobs' ON30 logging layout that will be featured in the upcoming June issue of Model Railroader. Dave is a true craftsman and I had the pleasure of shooting his exquisite little layout. It's l...

Tramp, that's a great idea for an article.

And thank you, Murph, for using a scene on your wonderful layout
to illustrate the difference.

Here you go,Murph.



Also, I'm using Illusion in the sense where something looks like something it is not.

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MurphOnMillerAve wrote:

DennisB wrote:Murph,...
Remember, we're creating an illusion, not miniaturizing reality.
Dennis

An illusion of what, then?

I thought I answered that in my post. What Andre said.

Murph, I have to agree with Tramp. Less is more. Although crowded bustling scenes exist in real life, reproducing that effect on a model pike requires space between vignettes. As we walk down a busy street in real life, we experience each scene as we pass through it. Many are so routine that we hard...

A real beauty, Tramp. I will have to compare to note the difference.

Dennis

Thank you, gentlemen. It's nice to be home.

Dennis

Thanks for the kind words, Murph. I had a lot of fun creating that scene on my Sandy Harbor. It's actually the shot on our Christmas card.

Dennis

A wonderful story, Tramp.

Also, I would like to wish you all a joyous Christmas. Here's my contribution:

Tramp,

The day was filled with love and laughter!