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That is really nice you remembered your mentor. Doc Tom

Neat. Sounds like they will be well received @ Mystic Seaport. Tom

While researching "gin poles" I noticed quite a few people using them in contemporary times. Amazing what these things can lift! Doc Tom

This is looking good. Love all the details. Very nice project you have going there. Doc Tom

Really nice to hear from you and see that old steamer still running! Thanks Doc Tom

Hey Tyler. Good to hear from you. Hope those old lokies are still running for you. I went back in time with a 1910 Stearns Heisler on my current On30 Mini layout: Doc Tom

Thank you Lyter for the nice compliment. Doc Tom

Thanks Gandolf. More to come. Doc T.

Lot's of progress. Like seeing the varnish on your layout. Tom

The "Gin Pole" is probably the simplest way to pick up logs and put them on or off log cars. The early days of steam logging used these exstensively. A review of the literature on the net revealed this nice diagram of the top end of the gin pole. So, I thought I would give it a go...

Saw it in person today. Incredible!!! Doc Tom

Very nicely done Swamp Daddy! Doc Tom

Like the overall urban look of that first photo. Really a contrast with all the other backwoods scenes. Tom

Neat Video. Thanks for posting it. Tom

It was time to put the Stearns Heisler to work in the woods. So light weathering with very dilute acrylic washes and India Ink in alcohol took it from: To this: I did not want it to look decrepit but rather the hard worker in need of a bath. Thanks for checking in. Doc Tom

Very nice. I like the clock tower a lot. Where did that come from? Doc Tom

Here are a couple of "quick grab" shots of Bull O'Woods deep in the Kentucky forest working a cut of felled timber. Hopefully this helps create a "backwoods atmosphere" in early Winter. Thanks for looking. Doc Tom

Very nice and interesting backstory. I am always impressed with the work our forefathers did to build this country. I am learning a lot of history watching your model progress. Thanks for sharing! Dr.Tom

Henry and Joe were assigned today to operate Mr Kilgore's Log Loading Machine......and move some sticks. At least Henry is working. Meanwhile "Smoky Joe" has snuck off behind the loader to enjoy another of Kentucky's favorite past times lighting up one from his pack of fine hand rolled...

Thanks Bill for the very neighborly offer. Doc Tom