Welcome!

Welcome to my site! Please take a look around at all the fun things being done in my world of model railroading. All of what you see are the product of hours of fun in the shop either solo or in conjunction with friends that are also interested in the hobby.

Pacific Coast Shay #213 at the train shed
Having fun with the Switcher engine.
Steam up on New Year's Day
Scale wooden water tower at Fairfiled Railroad
4-4-0 "American" steam locomotive
Gresley V4 #3401 in 3/4"=1' scale
Running a double-header of American locomotives

Latest News and Links

Western Maryland #6 has been sold! – February 2025

Switcher #36 Overhaul – March 2023 and 2024

Sandy Creek #523 Switcher Restoration – December 2023

Hear a running Shay!

Quotable Quote:
“Building a steam locomotive appears to be like asking a store clerk for a new shirt and getting handed a spool of thread.”
(David Dew – 2001)

If you have any questions or would like to email me, please feel free to do so. I am always open to comments and enjoy “trading stories” with other rail fans. Also check out my YouTube channel named “shaynut6” for train videos and other things.