Take a look at this photo by The Packing House (in Cambridge, MD) that converted the former Phillips Canning Company buildings that are still standing into mixed use. I saw the plans a few years ago to incorporate the track into the property, & they sure did! Look here:
Well, I had plans to publish something in September 2022, but unfortunately life got in the way. The worst was a brief hospital stay by my wife (she's home & OK now - thank you very much). I'll have something to say later this month here.
I'm actually surprised how my sales are going to help contribute to building the layout. I'm getting rid of stuff I don't use & just takes up space in storage. Funny thing is, I really haven't gotten to my railroad/model railroad stock yet.
If you haven't done so already, take a look here at eBay: chessie3877 on eBay
After talking about it for almost 2 years, I've (finally) put stuff up on eBay as of Sunday, July 31, 2022. It's not everything I've set aside to sell, but at least it's a start.
You can look at the various items under my ID at eBay here:
I finally have 12 boxes (16” x 12” x 12” in size) of stuff that must go. I just have to load the stuff up to eBay, but everything is inventoried (& it’s an eclectic mix of stuff). As soon as the stuff goes live, I’ll notify everyone here so you can take a look.
I'm still trying to put together my sale items on eBay (look at my post back from February 20, 2021). I've had my stuff organized for the sale, but thanks to work & family, nothing has been done.
My objective, before Summer 2022 is over, I plan on putting stuff up on my account.
It's a mix of both prototype & model stuff (& a mix of other stuff that's in my house).
Keep an eye out, someday....
This is a great write-up on hauling grain in box cars on Bob Avritt's blog. Take a look here:
Industrial History: Carrying Grain in Boxcars
