Thursday, September, 16, 2021

[jerryrbeach]

Good afternoon. 



Planning to clean the barn this afternoon. 



Tom, T's & P's headed your way my friend.  No doubt your positive attitude will go a long way toward seeing you through this challenge.

[RWL]

Good Evening,


A week ago I made an impromptu (I actually called) visit to see the president of the A&S Railroad known as ACL1504. Even though I had three others with me, he agreed to the disruption of building his empire. As has happened in the past he was a most hospitable host, answering a litany of questions about techniques, thought processes, color choices, structure placements, and so on. Whether it was respect of what they saw, or the fact that Tom has a weapon on site, none of the guests were touchy/feely, so all of Tom's efforts remained unscathed.


The axiom "Pictures don't do it justice." rings true when you walk into the building and see the east side of the layout from the doorway. Once facing the entire layout you can see the direction in which Tom has focused all of his effort, continuity. When you see one scene transition into the next and to the next, you realize there are no abrupt stops, it all blends, something you can't get in a cropped picture. A lot can be learned.


Anyway, it was an enjoyable visit, an educational visit and all the guests were impressed, it was the nights conversation subject. So, if you have the chance and most important, the invitation take advantage, it's better than George's. At least Tom's buildings have a coat of paint and he does have street cleaners in Tahope and his motive power and rolling stock are not derelict.


Thanks again Tom!


Bob