Category: Articles
Articles written by members of the Chesapeake Division
Railfanning the Canton Railroad with a Drone
By John Stralka (Reprinted and slightly edited from The Relay, 2017, Volume 7, Issue 3) On Friday June 9th, 2017 the Canton Railroad in Baltimore, MD hosted a group of […]
Model Railroad Book Reviews
BY FRED SCHEER (Reprinted from The Relay, 2016, Volume 6, Issue 1) Lance Mindheim 8 Realistic Track Plans for a Spare Room 8 Realistic Track Plans for Small Switching Layouts […]
The Importance of Testing (or Not)
By Sparky, the Division Chief Electrician(Reprinted from The Relay, 2014, Vol 6 Issue 3A) When doing any large wiring project, remember to test your work frequently. Everyone of us will […]
Railfanning – Selma, NC
Selma, North Carolina, hosts a Railroad Days Festival every fall. Although this visit did not coincide with the event, several pictures of the surrounding area were captured, including the ex-Richmond, […]
Railfanning: AC&W Railway
December 6, 2011 The Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway is a shortline or regional freight railroad in North Carolina that connects with both CSX and Norfolk Southern rail networks.