February 2026 - Update

One of the Rapido CN covered hoppers in their work car series numbering is getting some weathering last month. 

It has been really cold and snowy around my area this winter and I have not been out much other than going down south for a bit twice since November. I have done a bit of modeling on and off but I have been working mostly on catching up on articles for RMC, the CVRHS, RRHS and CARM. Now that I feel I have caught up on writing I will head downstairs more...and if it warms up a bit maybe some more railfanning...if not maybe I'll buy a snowmobile...George Dutka

A group photo of covered hoppers I weathered in 2025-26.

Close-up view of my Kadee covered hopper.

CN did not put much effort into numbering of this engine. Jan. 3, 2026.

One for the modelers to work on if you don't want to decal. Jan. 3 2026.

The power up at the top end of London, Ontario yard when I stopped at the local deli meat spot I like to frequent. Feb. 7, 2026.

Jan 3 2026 the local power is switching the top end of London, Ontario yard with a trio of older CN power.

I had thought I glued this Monster Modelworks structure together pretty good but I found it the other day warping at the top and lower joints. The warps are a good size as you can see. I had glued the walls together without any corner bracing as the walls are pretty thick and I have never had problems in the past with their kits. They don't offer bracing also making me think it did not need it. Guessed wrong...corner bracing going in now and in future builds of their kits.

My Monster Modelworks tower gets a better glue job and clamping. Hope this helps. It is all glued back together again and all is well.

The GTW Holly Mi. station is on the move last year. It seems there are more stations being saved by removal from their original site. From a Facebook post.

This was posted on the South River Modelworks blog a day ago. You might want to get a copy of the March RMC.