Category Archives: Site Updates

Site Update – The end of a work era

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

Since 1982 I have worked in the Telecommunications and Information Technology industry. I’ve worked as a technician, technical officer, sales representative, Helpdesk staffer, IT Manager and for the last 10 years as a specialist and consultant service delivery manager. That … Continue reading →

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Site update – May 23 – TSE Boxcars – additional lading and operation information added

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

Who says that asking for help doesn’t work? When I wrote the TSE Boxcars page, about images I took back in 2005 in Austin Texas, I had no idea about the operational nature of the cars. Thanks to Paul, who … Continue reading →

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Site update: 12 April 2017 – the geographically challenged edition

Posted on April 12, 2017 by

It’s been very busy getting back to work after the long period of ‘under-employment’ as our government describes it. My time has been totally focused on getting through the day and making the changes that will allow for eventual success … Continue reading →

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Site update – 20 March – Updated 12 foot home layout design page

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

There has been a lot of thoughtful experimentation going on at Andrew’s Trains of late. While I was ‘reasonably happy’ with my Mk 72 layout design I wasn’t joyous about it. Recently while rediscovering some of my older layout designs I … Continue reading →

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Site update – 20 February – BTM Tram #18 photos

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

Over November, December and early January I documented some updates to BTM Tram Number 18 as it goes through its rebuild.  The page has a lot of interesting images of the underframe, resistor grids and the motors. Of greater interest, … Continue reading →

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Site seeing – January 27 – The ‘times they are a changing’ edition

Posted on January 27, 2017 by

I received an email from Shawn Branstetter earlier this week announcing that his site http://shortlinemodelers.com/ would be closing down very shortly. I was, to say the least devastated. Shawn’s site is a treasure trove of useful articles and ideas. I contacted Shawn … Continue reading →

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Site update – January 21 – No you don’t need an optometrist visit

Posted on January 21, 2017 by

In my last post the photos that I uploaded seemed to behave poorly once uploaded through WP. I’ve reworked them all in Paint.NET and uploaded a new set. I’ve just checked the newer versions and these appear to be better. … Continue reading →

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Site seeing – January 15 – the too dirty may not be dirty enough edition

Posted on January 15, 2017 by

In the past I’ve seen a lot of weathering done that I said was too heavy, unrealistic. Something that you’d never see in the wild. Today I reviewed one of Adrian Nicholls photos on his photostream on flickr. Image courtesy Adrian … Continue reading →

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Site update: 02 December – More weathering photos

Posted on December 2, 2016 by

I’ve completed the remaining weathering of the body of the 40 foot Hi-Cube. There may be one or two more minor tweaks that I’ll make to get that just right look, overall I am very happy with this cars look. … Continue reading →

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Site update – November 29

Posted on November 29, 2016 by

I’ve been laid up the last two days due to some (hopefully) simple skin surgery to remove another unusual mole. Being unable to lift or move too much this week gave me some much-needed time to catch up on some … Continue reading →

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