Jim and Mike Tylick:    

   The site contains many images of their professional work, as well as many  railroad related items- prototype and model photographs, tips, and clinics. There is also a large  collection of downloadable signs for model builders.

Signs: signs,signs:

   A very large collection (easily over fifteen hundred) of FREE downloadable signs for use by model builders. Images come from all categories, locales, and eras and are categorized for quick reference. New images are added regularly.

Soldering Tips:

 We thought we knew all about soldering until Tina Conway of Centerlne Arts turned us on to this web site.  To quote Tina, “..It's a great overview including safety guidelines!”  I plan to refer to this before I fire up my iron the next time.

Help for Beginners:  

 We all start out knowing very little about a hobby and I think back this is a fun time when everything seemed new and exciting.  As we learn about things, we soon take them for granted, but it is good if we can point newcomers to helpful information.  Cindy Powell and her son seem to think I have been of help, and she shared this website with tons of information for beginners

History Lesson:   

 It’s only been recently that I’ve visited a small part of Texas, but I have the usual New England stereotypes of cattle, oil, and cactus.  So I am fortunate that Tom Lanny and his daughter discovered my website while working a school project and passed along this link which showed me some very surprising facts about Texas (and other) railroads.  It is very encouraging to see young people coming to my website; it shows we can all learn through hobbies.  Some of these young people may even find a life long interest.

Trainline- travel Europe by Rail:                            

  I’ve also only been to the Continent briefly, and I never did get to ride the very advanced European rail network.  This site will take you to all sorts of  travel opportunities should you be fortunate enough to visit there.                          

Model Cars and more:

   What’s  not to like about automobiles? We all have one and they are as American as apple pie. Here we have a great deal of information for any car modeler with tips useful to anyone interested in any type of model, also many links to cool and classic vehicles.  Even more interesting is that the page is part of a car insurance broker's web site.  Kayla Russel and her children's center pointed me to his page.  At RailDesign we may play mostly with trains, but cars (and all miniatures) are fun too.  If  more children found hobbies, how many of society's problems would go away?

Keep it Clean:  

  Kayla Russel (see Model Cars and More below)  has a new set of students and they areas busy as ever finding useful websites.  This time around they have suggested a very handy reference with ideas for keeping all sorts of models clean and in working order- Lord  knows I should be doing more of this. I hope they keep these sites coming!

Maintain Your Railroad: 

  Unfortunately, we can not build our layouts and expect them to run indefinitely without a regular maintenance program.  Many great thoughts and tips for keeping our trains  olling here.  Thanks to Leanne Whitfield and her friend Allie for sending us this page.  It appears that we have been helpful in getting  youngsters involved in model railroading.  And we are glad to be of service.             

Model trains and more freight hobbies:  

  This page was suggested to us by Alyssa Collins, a very personable woman who is helping a group of girl scouts achieve their Railroading Merit Badge.  Since model railroaders are predominantly white males, it is great to see young women showing an nterest.  Many links to  aspects of a favorite hobby we hadn't even considered; things like histories, exhibits, and getting started.

Miniature Travel With Model Railroads

 I am both surprised and delighted that RailDesign is becoming a resource for future generations of hobbyists.  Nancy Boveja turns to the internet for projects to home school her two children, and found our site most useful in her search for model railroad resources.  She suggested the link above, and it is worth a visit.  An interesting essay on model hobbies, and many links to other sites.

Bar Mills Modelworks:

  Art Fahie has an extensive line of “themed” wood kits.  Offerings range from modestly priced and simple kits to complex expert’s projects in all the popular scales.  And now there is also a growing line of  accessory and detail part

Railway Design Associates:    

  The late owner, Rod Guthrie was a friend and mentor and one of the more creative people we've met. His kits are unlike anything else available- Rod was able to get the feel of handwork into injection molded parts, much like Alan Armitage did years ago for Revell.                        

Trains.com:   

  Kalmbach Publication's umbrella web site. If it's about trains of any size or shape, you can get there here.