Machinists are extremely creative and clever individuals. Where there is a need, they can figure out a tool to make it happen. Here is another gadget video where we have fun trying to identify the functionality of this intricate piece of equipment. As you will see in the video, it has several ways to flex a piece of brass in a semi-circle and/or even an exact angle. See what you think!
By popular demand, the All Nation “brass” 40″ Steel Box car is once again in stock! Back in 1969, All Nation Line brought out the first of new series of “Steam Road Era” box cars. Read more…
The Chicago Great Western purchased stock cars from The Hicks Stock Car Company, of Chicago, Illinois. In 2017, I embarked on a scratch building project to develop a particular type of Stock Car in the Read more…
A very common practice and a rather fun activity to do as a kid, perhaps in grade school or at home, was to start a scrapbook. However, historically, it was not uncommon for adults to Read more…