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If you were to Google the history of McDonald’s, you would find this: “The original McDonald’s was opened in California by Maurice and Richard McDonald in 1940. A hamburger sold for .15 cents back then. After several attempts, the McDonald brothers had created a successful eatery. They were looking for a new franchising agent andContinue reading “The “REAL” McDonalds Story”

It’s Joey’s first day on the job selling the local paper. He corners Mrs. Jones in from of the local diner and tries to persuade her to make a purchase. The UP works the branch line while Chester keeps his tug away from the trestle Passenger service on the high line heading towards George’s Gorge.Continue reading “More Pics from the CSME”

We opened up the club a few months ago for Winter Rail 2022 attendees. We ended up having quite a few members of the public show up as well. It was a busy couple of hours!

Mountain goats have claimed new territory New hillside scenery work begins A scratchbuilt trestle will go here The boat works looking towards the paper plant Watkins Paint is busy from all the new construction in the area Honoring the brave……and the town drunk Skateboard and roller skate fun in downtown Beaver Falls

Sherwood Fruit Watkins Paints, distributer of quality paint for every project Mobilgas….coming soon Downtown Beaver Falls Some new scenery on the logging line Landrock, builder of seaworthy boats

This week at the CSME: New trestles are being installed on the upper mainline. Pink foam magma is growing a new peak above Big Wood Canyon Jerry, Gene and Randy workin on the railroad Concrete work has begun around the new trestle bridges More concrete supports Lonnie is working on ballasting the main yard inContinue reading “Trestles and Fast Food”

After a long day of work, things get a little blurry Beaver Lumber and Supply Watkins Paints, a distributer of fine colors Unleased and yet to be completed industry in Beaver Falls. H. Sherwood fruit processing. Waiting for the evening train. Even Gnomes need transportation UP track cleaning crew round the point UP – DependableContinue reading “Wednesday at Club – Even Gnomes Need Transportation”

The original bridge is just a plywood base. An arched culvert is added to the scene Cardboard is used as a base for plaster Plaster is applied As the plaster sets, the stone is carved Jerry works on carving details in the stone The finished product, a stone arch bridge.

Several of our bridges were installed as basic plywood and roadbed, knowing that we would come back someday and upgrade them to more prototypical versions. The old plywood bridge and roadbed have been separated from the rails and dropped out of place. Doug inspects the new bridge for a smooth rail transition across the gap.Continue reading “Bridge Upgrade”