Fr. Jay Finelli
Locomotive Transfer Setup
When my father passed away, we sold his truck to pay medical bills. That meant I needed a new way to move my locomotives around. There was no way I was going to do it with a Mini Countryman, so … Continue reading →
I’m Back
You probably wonder where I have been since last October. Well, it was a very difficult year. My father’s COPD and congestive heart failure grew progressively worse. He was in the hospital at least 14 times in the past year. … Continue reading →
New compressor on NVRR
For a number of years, I have been using a small compressor to steam. However, that compressor was insufficient for the task. It often took much more time than it should to steam up, and sometimes, I couldn’t even do … Continue reading →
Rebuilt turntable deck, part 2
I thought I would finish today, but after some consideration, I decided to use angle iron in place of rail. This will help hold my connections to the steaming bays more secure and stable. This required a trip to Lowe’s … Continue reading →
Rebuilt turntable deck
I had a slow start this summer due to family health issues, but I’m finally back out on the track. A few weeks ago, I began blowing off the track and yesterday was ready to put an engine out there. … Continue reading →
Steaming soon?
Just when you think spring has arrived, think again. I thought I would be out there to work on the 1000′ extension of my railroad, until yesterday. And, they say New England is in for another Nor’easter next Tuesday/ Wednesday. … Continue reading →
Clubs page fixed
We have good news! The clubs page is now fixed, and it includes events. When you hit the link for “Clubs” or “Events” they will take you to the new page. So, I need your help! If you are on … Continue reading →
Live Steam Clubs returning shortly
Good news! I’m working on the Live Steam Clubs and they will be up and running better than before shortly. It may take me a few days to fix broken links, but it’s well worth it.
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