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Model trains on display

Posted Thursday, October 23, 2008 in General


ATLANTA – The local chapter of the National Model Railroad Association is celebrating National Model Railroad Month by sponsoring a tour of more than 40 layouts throughout Metro Atlanta.
The layouts are featured as part of the “6th Annual Tour of Atlanta’s Great Model Railroads” – also known as the Piedmont Pilgrimage. The layouts are open [...]


Railfanning while ‘heading down (and around) the Atlanta Highway’

Posted Wednesday, October 8, 2008 in Georgia


ATHENS, Ga. – The so-called Classic City is known for a lot, usually revolving around the University of Georgia. But, a major rail line passes through Athens, and there are a handful of historic depots worth checking out – all located within a 30 mile or so drive in any given direction.
When you’re “heading down [...]


L.A. Times on KobreGuide

Posted Thursday, October 2, 2008 in General


KobreGuide is featuring yesterday’s L.A. Times article on its Web page. Click here or here to check it out.
When you’re done, click on some of the other links. A lot of interesting posts on the site.


Check Out the L.A. Times

Posted Wednesday, October 1, 2008 in General


The L.A. Times quoted me in an article they published today: “Train hobbyists are loco for that motion.”
Check it out by clicking here. Here’s a sneak peek:
Towns across the nation have discovered that although they are in the middle of nowhere — perhaps because they are — they have become popular railfanning destinations.
Rochelle, Ill., a [...]