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"How I love to hear your patter, pretty little pitter patter" -F. Churchill & L. Morey, Little April Shower- I remain fortunate to have friends better at this hobby than I am. And I'm truly blessed that those same friends will directly support my attempts with their time, talent, and treasure. Image ©Scott Thornton - … Continue reading Drip Drip Drop
"If they can dye this river green today, then why can't they dye it blue the other 364 days of the year?" -Deputy Marshall Robert Biggs, The Fugitive- If progress begets progress, it would make sense that improved progress begets improved progress. Following the improvements to my version of the CRANDIC's lattice-truss bridge over the … Continue reading Muddy Waters
"Rivers flow not past, but through us" -John Muir- It took me some time before I was able to determine the name of the small creek just north of Hills, Iowa. But thanks to some first-hand information from local residents I discovered what could simultaneously be the best and worse possible name for a body … Continue reading Force of Nature
"I get by with a little help from my friends" -Lennon/McCartney- I really do value the community of model railroading. The number of friends, colleagues, and acquaintances that express interest in, and often support me in this hobby, is humbling. Case in point, my friends and fellow IAIS modelers Joe Atkinson and Scott Thornton. Thanks … Continue reading River Redux
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