North Coast Railroad

[Zephyrus52246]

Shays are so cool.  Many years ago I got to see one operating here in Iowa at a Festival called the Old Thresher's reunion.  They have some narrow gauge engines and trolleys on their grounds.  I think they traded the Shay off years ago.  

Jeff

[Dave Buchholz]

Bernd, did you ever play with those Shay trucks you received from me?

[GPdemayo]

Good looking gaggle of Shay'e Dave.....

[cuse]

Great looking locos...I lucked into a beautiful tiny 2-truck Brass HOn30 Shay at the NNGC.

I'd really like a rtr similar one in HOn3 (but DCC-equipped)...if only Blackstone hadn't died off, maybe they would have made one by now. Unlikely they'll be figuring out a suitable Chinese quality manufacturer anytime soon with the present trade climate...maybe someday. I'll be looking for something tiny and beautiful on the tables at the next NNGC for sure.

[Bernd]

Bernd, did you ever play with those Shay trucks you received from me?

Thought I already posted a reply. Must have hit the "preview" button instead.

No, I never did anything with them. I don't even remember you giving me them. I remember now that you mention it. They are probably buried somewhere in one of the many "will use these sometime in the future" boxes.

Bernd

[Dave Buchholz]

Although not much modeling is getting done while helping my son with his new business venture. It hasn't stopped me from assorted purchases of 3d printed details and rolling stock. As more crafters offer their 3d products, it's getting wild to see some of the cool stuff being created.

As I research what industries were serviced by the prototype, I've been honing in on the fruit belt associated businesses for canning and storage, and the small businesses that supported them.

 I've been finding lots of 3d printed crates  pallets, boxes and barrels to support the fall harvest season in perpetuity on the North Coast Narrow Gauge Railroad.

Till next time.....

Fifth Dave on the right

[Dave Buchholz]

Modeling time is in short supply of late. But small things collectively become progress ultimately.
 I've been working on lighting up a few "almost" done buildings in the harbor area, and adding signage to indicate the type of businesses they represent.

I've looked for actual names of businesses along the right of way that existed during the era that I am modeling. That's been one area of interest. The other is representing the Native heritage of upstate New York and the Finger Lakes region. Many portions of Central New York hold their indigenous names. Seneca, Cayuga, Genesee, Mohawk, Oswego, Gananda, Sodus, Red Creek, Black Creek, Onondaga, and so many others. Its seems fitting to pay honor and homage to those who were the true pioneers to this region.


Thus the North Coast Railroad has several actual business names representing both points.

Seneca Cold Storage (fruit and vegetables), Mohawk Mills (carpets) Red Creek Canning, Genesee Malting House in Sodus are represented so far, Others will follow.

 Maybe some pics will find their way here soon.

 as always,
Fifth Dave to the Right

[deemery]

Modeling time is in short supply of late. But small things collectively become progress ultimately.
 I've been working on lighting up a few "almost" done buildings in the harbor area, and adding signage to indicate the type of businesses they represent.

I've looked for actual names of businesses along the right of way that existed during the era that I am modeling. That's been one area of interest. The other is representing the Native heritage of upstate New York and the Finger Lakes region. Many portions of Central New York hold their indigenous names. Seneca, Cayuga, Genesee, Mohawk, Oswego, Gananda, Sodus, Red Creek, Black Creek, Onondaga, and so many others. Its seems fitting to pay honor and homage to those who were the true pioneers to this region.


Thus the North Coast Railroad has several actual business names representing both points.

Seneca Cold Storage (fruit and vegetables), Mohawk Mills (carpets) Red Creek Canning, Genesee Malting House in Sodus are represented so far, Others will follow.

 Maybe some pics will find their way here soon.

 as always,
Fifth Dave to the Right

Maybe the Hekawi?  https://www.liquisearch.com/f_troop/regular_characters/the_hekawi_tribe_and_tribal_members

dave

[Dave Buchholz]

The Fakawi  were supposed to help Custer at what became his last stand. But they  apparently never showed up, or maybe Custer got lost lost.

Hence, Custer's last words ....

"Where da Fakawi!"

😃😅🤣

[kyle creel]

CUSTER..." What are we to do NOW???"
CHIEF OF THE FAKAWI....... "What-chu-mean-WE....PALEFACE"          
 
KYLE CREEL
GOODE FOOTE RR Co.