Picture of the Day – Feb. 7, 2009

TTC Awesomeness

I found my self in Toronto (Etobicoke ) last week and to my surprise right next door was some of the coolest streetcar trackage I have seen in the city.

I believe this is the end of the TTC streetcar line and the location of the shops (I’m sure someome can correct me if I’m wrong).  Naturally, this also included some very complex trackwork, similar I would say to the track on the Bronx Terminal (well, almost).

I took what pictures I could from the sidewalk, and even that was raising some eyebrows.  I would love to get in there for a closer look.

Here is a map of the area.

And a bird’s eye view.

I can totally see getting into street car modeleing.  Just for the trackwork.

-T.

About the Author:

I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Port Dover, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small company I own and operate. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!

Posted by: Tim | 02-07-2009 | 10:02 AM
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Picture of the Day – Feb. 3, 2009

Bronxquake

Making good progress setting the layout back up after returning from Springfield last week.  This process takes about 45 minutes.

I’m currently on day 9.

-T.

About the Author:

I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Port Dover, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small company I own and operate. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!

Posted by: Tim | 02-03-2009 | 10:02 PM
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Picture of the Day – Jan 24, 2009

It Fit.

It was a nail bitter, but it fit!

We managed to fit the layout in the space we had, which wasn’t really designed for a layout.  Fortunately the show hosts are very accommodating and gave us what we needed to set it all up properly.  The others in our booth are also cooperative and were willing to let us also use the inside of the booth to take orders, freeing up some table space at the front.

The layout set up without any difficulties, and seems to be drawing lots of attention.

This show is massive.  6 acres of floor space and it is all filled to capacity.  Lots to look at.

Should be a good show!

-T.

About the Author:

I'm your host, Tim Warris, a product developer in Port Dover, Ontario. Since March of 2007 I have been documenting the construction of the former CNJ Bronx Terminal in HO scale. For my day job, I design track building tools for Fast Tracks, a small company I own and operate. Fast Tracks makes it fast and easy to hand lay your own trackwork. Stop by our website to learn more!

Posted by: Tim | 01-24-2009 | 07:01 AM
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