The Plan

I chose to model Lynden as I am really interested in operations and not just running a train around in circles. I have looked at other locations but have not been able to find the right mix of operations, track layout, and equipment type being used. I originally wanted a location that primarily had inbound/outbound shipments using 4427 or 4750 cu ft covered hoppers, 50' 6" exterior post box cars, and mechanical reefers along with a mix of other cars. However, if anyone can provide me with a location in the Midwest served by the Milwaukee Road that shipped inbound/outbound using covered hoppers, exterior post box cars, hi-cube boxcars, and the occasional mechanical reefer or tank car I would be interested, especially if it is a place I can go see the actual area.

Milwaukee Road GP35 in Lynden

Milwaukee Road GP35 in Lynden

Monday, December 22, 2014

Some Pictures of Lynden, WA back in the day







Well, it as been a while since I have posted.......a long while.....wow.... Much has happened over the last few years. I went from HO scale to O scale 2-rail and was jumping into G Scale and now I am back to HO.... Most of it has to do with availability of certain models while expense and room has some to do with it as well. Love the G scale but a limited selection of equipment and availability of what is produced forced me to make changes. O scale 2-rail--love it even more but with the amount of room available in the basement it was not feasible to run anything greater than 4 axle engines or longer than 40' box cars. So, back to HO which has the greatest amount of product available and at decent prices. So I have been selling off the G scale and O scale equipment. If interested let me know and I can get you a list. Meanwhile I am building up my collection of equipment a few cars at a time and it helps that a few manufacturers have jumped into the hobby since I was last in HO scale.