Around The Layout

Blatant self-promotion time again... I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Around The Layout podcast, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. That episode is now available for your listening pleasure. My thanks to Ray Arnott for providing me the opportunity, and to all of you for listening.

Milepost 31.83

The IAIS lease of the CRANDIC's Hills Line was a failure. That may seem harsh, but it's accurate. An agreement was made between the two companies that, in theory, should have been beneficial to the point that it would still be in place today. But obviously that didn't happen, since the Iowa Interstate chose not … Continue reading Milepost 31.83

Realignment

It's humbling to discover that even after living with a design for the better part of four years that there are still ways to improve on my original concept for The Hills Line. Such is the case on the north end of the town of Hills, where I've realized that I could shorten the length … Continue reading Realignment