This presentation will cover the journey of building an O Scale blast furnace model with an FDM 3D printer. The process has been broken down into three steps: gathering information, making the first attempt, and refining the model.
Mitch will present unpublished railfan photos taken by the late Division 2 member Dick Flock submitted for the recently published book of his images. While most were taken locally, many were taken elsewhere as well.
The origins and development of the Pittsburgh streetcar system, beginning with the horsecars in 1859 and continuing through with the use of cable cars and the introduction of the electric cars.
The operation of a model railroad is the process of interacting with a layout. Essentially it is a role playing game, where one or more layout operators imagine themselves to be employees of a railroad and carry out related job functions. Ken will explain how he conducts these operations on his layout.
This clinic compresses a community-college level introduction to photography course into two 1-hour sessions geared toward railroad photography. Part 1 covers the basics of exposure, lens selection, editing, and tips for cellphone use.
Part 2 is an extended discussion of composition, again geared toward railroad photography as a genre.
A look at how I stumbled upon the H&BT and the unique modeling opportunities it has presented, from research, planning, locomotive construction, and unique rolling stock models. This railroad had it all...Including an interchange with the PRR.
Using the upcoming Lionel HO G38 ore cars as a case study, get an insider's look at the research, design, and decisions that bring a model to market. The clinic includes background history on the prototype as well.
Grif Teller’s 1953 PRR calendar painting “Crossroads of Commerce” immortalized the double-track Panhandle Division Bridge across the Ohio River between Steubenville, OH and Weirton, WV. George will describe the prototype and how he modeled it on his layout.
This clinic describes the freelanced coal and freight hauler in 1957 and how it is operated in a prototypical manner. Set in Southwestern Pennsylvania between Pittsburgh and Cumberland, helpers are needed on both the east and west slopes to move tonnage over the Allegheny Mountains.
Craftsman structure kits may look challenging at first glance, but they`re not as difficult as you might think. This clinic will show you the step-by-step process to build a kit as well as the tools and materials needed to build it. You`ll also learn some tips and tricks to make the process enjoyable while avoiding the traps that can cause frustration.
A look into the PRR during the famous 1889 Johnstown Flood. The presentation will explore the timeline of railroad movements on the day of the flood (May 31, 1889) and the rebuilding efforts after the disaster.