So what do you do when you are a modeler that can't model because of current circumstances?  In my case I try to rail fan anytime that I can to get my "fix".  Recently I was in LaGrange, KY as I was visiting my family.  I went to LaGrange because the CSX main line runs right down the center of Main Street!  When I say middle, I mean middle as the tracks are embedded in the asphalt.

As a damn (proud) Yankee, one of the things that often defines the North East, and especially my home (which is also the area which I'm modeling) are (field) stone walls. Long before some states were, well, states, folks in the North East had cleared their lands, and used the unfortunate primary crop from their fields (stone) to create walls.

These walls were used to mark out the field, and also as property markers.

August 13, 2012

Discovered this magazine a few weeks ago and promptly subscribed. A great resource, especially good knowing that Joe started it. I first became acquainted with Joe's musing, blogs and website several years ago. I subscribed to the CD series and have thoroughly enjoyed learning from them.

As I continue to formulate a history for our two free-lanced pikes, the White Water Western and the Arizona Pacific, my boys are itching to get started. Admittedly, my attention span is a bit short at times, but nothing can compare with that of a six and nine-year-old boy.