Monthly Archives: November 2014
What is a ‘Big Boy’?
What is a ‘Big Boy’? By Roger Heid Someone who knows I am dabbling with railroads asked me what a Big Boy is. I knew he wasn’t talking about some Hamburger
How a German town affected the design of an elegant Austrian train, the series 4010
How a German town affected the design of an elegant Austrian train, the series 4010 By Ernest H. Robl Entire documentary television series have been devoted to the strange
Handy Tools and Accessories
Handy Tools and Accessories By Roger Heid Some time ago, while browsing the REI web site, I ran across the brand name Proses. I had never heard of them before. So
Tank cars and Hazmat cargoes: Part 1
Tank cars and Hazmat cargoes: Part 1 By Ernest H. Robl In the 1990s, while producing user manuals for a computer-based logistics management system, I ended up working on the
The Narrow Gauge “Zugspitz Bahn”
The Narrow Gauge “Zugspitz Bahn” By Roger Heid In the southern part of Bavaria, in Germany, there is a mountain called ‘Zugspitze’. It is the highest peak in the German part of
HO Model Track Brands and Track Codes
HO Model Track Brands and Track Codes By Roger Heid and Rey Plaszewski Technical Advisor: Roman Plaszewski There have been questions and issues regarding the best brand choices for tracks and
