Monthly Archives: September 2014

Viewing a T3 Steam Locomotive

September 27, 2014   No comments

Viewing a T3 Steam Locomotive By Roger Heid   During summer of 1954, my uncle took me on a road trip through the Black Forest. In a little town, the name of

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The Train and the Sheep

September 21, 2014   No comments

The Train and the Sheep By Roger Heid Early some week day morning, heading to school, the train suddenly stopped somewhere between stations, for no initially apparent reason. Something like this had

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Basic Information for Digital Beginners

September 17, 2014   No comments

Basic Information for Digital Beginners By Roger Heid   In this article I am addressing all those of you who have, in the past, operated analogue layouts and decided to now go

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Falling Asleep on a Train

September 13, 2014   1 Comment

Falling Asleep on a Train By Roger Heid   This particular episode occurred during my High School Days, in 1957, as far as I can recall. This was a tough time, because we

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Early Memories of Train Rides

September 12, 2014   No comments

Early Memories of Train Rides By Roger Heid   Here are some early memories and impressions of riding on trains during my childhood. The location is in West Germany, right after the

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The Different Railroad Eras

September 8, 2014   1 Comment

The Different Railroad Eras By Roger Heid   Somewhere along the line, someone decided to break down railroad history into different time frames, so far 6 of them, starting about 1870 until

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