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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Bob Scott

The Bob Scott Series

It was brought to my attention that I mentioned everyone who helped us out at the show except Bob Scott.  Wanting to give Credit where Credit is due, here, is Bob Scott.

Thanks, Bob Scott!

Bob is the owner of Credit Valley Model Railway.  Unquestionably, the best hobby shop in the Toronto area, and in my opinion, the best one in Canada.  If you want to see our Tower Kit in person, and in stock, make your way to Credit Valley Model Railway in Streetsville!

btw,  Credit Valley refers to the Credit Valley River, not a bottomless valley of credit.

-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 | 02:02 PM
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