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The finished structure with the wall modeled as smooth concrete. The end signs are Dave Decals. |
The two mock-ups on the right are what I used to build the model. Some of the trim and roof sections are seen here also. |
Welcome, follow along with George Dutka in his journal which documents the additions and future thoughts for the HO scale White River Division model railroad and to his continuing historical New England railroad research. The White River Division is now in its 17th modeler's season. The "modeler's season" runs from November to April each year. Inspiration comes from the Boston and Maine, Rutland and Central Vermont Railway during the 1950's with additional posts by Don Janes and Peter Mumby.
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The finished structure with the wall modeled as smooth concrete. The end signs are Dave Decals. |
The two mock-ups on the right are what I used to build the model. Some of the trim and roof sections are seen here also. |
I don't think they will get away with standing between the rails today. Oct 11, 2012. Having dropped off one tank car at the interchange the caboose hop is ready to head home. |
Just a few more views I liked from my trip there...George Dutka
There are many scenic locations along the line. |
A short train headed to the interchange. |
Chasing steam is a great way to spend a day trackside. |
by Keith MacCauley
UTLX 70510 was built by Procor Oakville in November of 1980; part of a twenty car build. Due to the food service nature of the corn syrup payload, the interior of the tank was coated; protection of the commodity from the car. Curiously, the tank car has been repainted some nineteen months after original construction. Note the ‘PROCOR’ wordmark decal, introduced in 1976. Note also the period stencilling; CAPY rather than the current LD LMT, dual panel COT&S, CTC tank specification and prominent lessee name. ‘ZYMAIZE’ was a joint venture between Redpath Industries and John Labatt Ltd., based in London Ontario. Zymaize would morph into ‘CASCO’ and ultimately be acquired by ‘Ineos’, a British based conglomerate. UTLX 70510 would be remarked PROX 70510 in June of 1985 and taken out of service in September of 2022.
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Mike Evans D&H layout feature. |
I had been looking for a copy of Model Railroad Planning since the beginning of the year. I was lucky to track one down just recently. This time around the issue was very interesting to me with two out east layouts included. One nicely done by Peter Leach of his Maine two-footer in an extra room and another which is Mike Evans D&H layout told by Randy Laframboise. Great work and articles guys.
I was at Otter Valley Railroad last week and was surprised at the large supply of Martin Welberg scenic products. I had heard it was coming but I think Lorne cleaned them out. They still had more to put out but the photos show you it is varied and in large supply. There are a few products I had not seen before such as their trees. I used to get my Welberg goodies at the Scenic Express booth when at the Springfield train show. Not anymore...I did stock up on a few new to me products...George Dutka
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Otter Valley Railroad shelves. |
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The local power at Altershot during a visit on July 11, 2025. Note some of the details one can add to the end jammed into the grab irons. We see a MU cable and corn broom riding this end. |
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We were there early morning to catch the engine being readied for the days run back a the shop, Oct. 11, 2012. |
At the station Oct. 11, 2012 |
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October 13, 2012. Two days later we railfanned the line again but seeing different steam in use. |
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Monster Modelworks offers a laser cut kit of the Robertson Paper Co. which once stood near the station in Bellows Falls. That's a Rutland brass milk car over in the yard. |
The platform station sign is a copy of the original that I photocopied from a Dwight Smith photo. |
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by Geoff Southwood
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On a typical weekend, RDCs were literally scattered around the trackage and most varieties were on the scene. Here’s 6154, one of the last deliveries of RDC-1s manufactured in 1957. |
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By the mid sixties, RDCs with baggage and mail facilities had been relegated to commuter service. |
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Here’s an RDC-2, 6211 laying over. |
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And an RDC-3, 6303, looking surprisingly unweathered for its age. |
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Even a rather forlorn looking RDC-9, 6929 is parked for the weekend. Clearly some consist assembly would be required come Monday morning. |
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Lastly, a single car weekend departure, RDC-1 6114, approaches the Rockport loop track as it starts its journey to North Station. Here’s a weathering challenge. |
UTLX 46213 was built by Procor Oakville in March of 1974; part of a fifty car build. Somewhat noteworthy that this series of tank cars was constructed with nominal one-hundred-ton capacity (36” diameter wheels) for calcium chloride (salt) service. Due to the corrosive nature of the commodity, the interior of the tank was coated. Incredibly, after almost twenty years of service, UTLX 46213 is still wearing the original exterior coat of paint. Note the so called ‘Flying P’ decal, introduced in 1962. (‘Products Tank Line’ became ‘PROCOR’ in 1962) UTLX 46213 would be remarked PROX 46213 in May of 1994 and taken out of service in October of 2007.
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NA Jct. B7A Berkshire Hills, 1963. |
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I visited the London Model Railroad Group's O scale layout this month. They have a nice collection of prototype stations such as this model of St. Mary's that is 3-D printed. |
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The O scale version of the CP London, Ont. station. |
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A look inside shows a full interior of the restaurant version. |
Although the outside wall hide the doors and windows that once were there the inside shows the structures history. |
A B&M RS-3 handles a milk train through the diamond headed to Bellows Falls. I have a good collection of milk cars now...not sure I need that many but nice to have and change out on occasion. |