Interurban Era
@interurbanera.bsky.social
I make chill scale modeling videos
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https://lnk.bio/InterurbanEra
+ Build custom model railroads for clients
https://lnk.bio/InterurbanEra
TIL about the final "intact" Santa Fe 2-8-2 on earth: ATSF 4076. Lost in a flood in the 50's, Santa Fe wrote off the 176 ton locomotive as it disappeared in a flood when the Kaw River burst its banks in Topeka,KS. Recent amateur archaeology rediscovered the tender in the mud, the locomotive attached
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 AM
TIL about the final "intact" Santa Fe 2-8-2 on earth: ATSF 4076. Lost in a flood in the 50's, Santa Fe wrote off the 176 ton locomotive as it disappeared in a flood when the Kaw River burst its banks in Topeka,KS. Recent amateur archaeology rediscovered the tender in the mud, the locomotive attached
...and Phase 3B very much perfected the look. It should just be *The* branding for AMTK, and it never needs to change. We don't need to reinvent crappier things just so they feel new.
It's clean, timeless, and works.
You could put it on Chargers/Airo/Ventures too
It's clean, timeless, and works.
You could put it on Chargers/Airo/Ventures too
November 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
...and Phase 3B very much perfected the look. It should just be *The* branding for AMTK, and it never needs to change. We don't need to reinvent crappier things just so they feel new.
It's clean, timeless, and works.
You could put it on Chargers/Airo/Ventures too
It's clean, timeless, and works.
You could put it on Chargers/Airo/Ventures too
Genuinely heartwarming news: the contractor I hired to work on the new workshop wants to model the NdeM/FCP in HO scale too after seeing my layout, which reminded him of his childhood home back near Guadalajara. Model railroading brings people together!
November 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Genuinely heartwarming news: the contractor I hired to work on the new workshop wants to model the NdeM/FCP in HO scale too after seeing my layout, which reminded him of his childhood home back near Guadalajara. Model railroading brings people together!
Sometimes: Poorly specc'd paint or poorly applied paint can definitely be judged. Also for instance: UP's mistake to put HUGE flag decals right next to dynamic brake grids, ensuring they burn off is an example of how poor planning nets poor results.
November 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Sometimes: Poorly specc'd paint or poorly applied paint can definitely be judged. Also for instance: UP's mistake to put HUGE flag decals right next to dynamic brake grids, ensuring they burn off is an example of how poor planning nets poor results.
Chat, what are some of the ugliest US/Canadian paint schemes of all time that are NOT a heritage/ one-off unit?
Post examples!
Also units that: weathered/faded terribly
Post examples!
Also units that: weathered/faded terribly
November 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Chat, what are some of the ugliest US/Canadian paint schemes of all time that are NOT a heritage/ one-off unit?
Post examples!
Also units that: weathered/faded terribly
Post examples!
Also units that: weathered/faded terribly
Next on the Joy of Kitbashing: Pork Tamales served with pork friend rice. (It was delicious despite not being Instagram ready beautiful) )
November 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Next on the Joy of Kitbashing: Pork Tamales served with pork friend rice. (It was delicious despite not being Instagram ready beautiful) )
Wow! Surprise new John Signor book is about to drop at the SP Historical and Technical Society. This ought to be excellent!
November 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Wow! Surprise new John Signor book is about to drop at the SP Historical and Technical Society. This ought to be excellent!
Any ideas what this converted boxcar with little grate sliding doors retrofitted into the sides might have carried?
The usual answer is "wood chips" but I don't think that's true in this case.
Also curious about the bulkhead flat with the removable stack side panels too. Both are very unusual.
The usual answer is "wood chips" but I don't think that's true in this case.
Also curious about the bulkhead flat with the removable stack side panels too. Both are very unusual.
November 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Any ideas what this converted boxcar with little grate sliding doors retrofitted into the sides might have carried?
The usual answer is "wood chips" but I don't think that's true in this case.
Also curious about the bulkhead flat with the removable stack side panels too. Both are very unusual.
The usual answer is "wood chips" but I don't think that's true in this case.
Also curious about the bulkhead flat with the removable stack side panels too. Both are very unusual.
Here's another view of the decommissioned coal plant model I just finished!
A before and after:
A before and after:
November 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Here's another view of the decommissioned coal plant model I just finished!
A before and after:
A before and after:
This is where I post from:
November 16, 2025 at 4:37 AM
This is where I post from:
Weathering complete!
It's depicting a decommissioned coal plant.
(Mod podge bottle for scale)
It's depicting a decommissioned coal plant.
(Mod podge bottle for scale)
November 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Weathering complete!
It's depicting a decommissioned coal plant.
(Mod podge bottle for scale)
It's depicting a decommissioned coal plant.
(Mod podge bottle for scale)
Also something I'm inspired by!
November 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Also something I'm inspired by!
Getting there...now time for soot and weathering
November 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Getting there...now time for soot and weathering
Going for that sim city power plant aesthetic.
November 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Going for that sim city power plant aesthetic.
This is what executive dysfunction feels like to me.
Also, in retrospect it really has Renee Magritte vibes to it, doesn't it?
Also, in retrospect it really has Renee Magritte vibes to it, doesn't it?
November 15, 2025 at 5:31 AM
This is what executive dysfunction feels like to me.
Also, in retrospect it really has Renee Magritte vibes to it, doesn't it?
Also, in retrospect it really has Renee Magritte vibes to it, doesn't it?
Need to get those investors from SoftBank to fund my new railroad:
The Boston, Boston, Boston, Boston, & Boston
The Boston, Boston, Boston, Boston, & Boston
November 14, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Need to get those investors from SoftBank to fund my new railroad:
The Boston, Boston, Boston, Boston, & Boston
The Boston, Boston, Boston, Boston, & Boston
I wish someone would make a straight-across remake of "Stunt Island" with contemporary flight sim graphics. Same map, island, missions, get sound-alike voice acting.
It was so incredibly ahead of its time, and I think it could be a much needed skill based non-combat sim with purpose.
It was so incredibly ahead of its time, and I think it could be a much needed skill based non-combat sim with purpose.
November 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I wish someone would make a straight-across remake of "Stunt Island" with contemporary flight sim graphics. Same map, island, missions, get sound-alike voice acting.
It was so incredibly ahead of its time, and I think it could be a much needed skill based non-combat sim with purpose.
It was so incredibly ahead of its time, and I think it could be a much needed skill based non-combat sim with purpose.
For my followers who self identify as "SPF's", this stunning Alpha models brass PRR R-1 would make a nice...keystone..to your electric fleet!
www.ebay.com/itm/30658251...
www.ebay.com/itm/30658251...
November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
For my followers who self identify as "SPF's", this stunning Alpha models brass PRR R-1 would make a nice...keystone..to your electric fleet!
www.ebay.com/itm/30658251...
www.ebay.com/itm/30658251...
It seems someone kept up their election signs on the lawn after the 4th!
🇺🇸NO DOG POOP ⭐ 2025🇺🇸
🇺🇸NO DOG POOP ⭐ 2025🇺🇸
November 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
It seems someone kept up their election signs on the lawn after the 4th!
🇺🇸NO DOG POOP ⭐ 2025🇺🇸
🇺🇸NO DOG POOP ⭐ 2025🇺🇸
If you're a fan of Tony Koester's prototype freelanced Allegheny Midland, now's your chance to buy a beautifully done custom model someone did for it!
www.ebay.com/itm/18772104...
www.ebay.com/itm/18772104...
November 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
If you're a fan of Tony Koester's prototype freelanced Allegheny Midland, now's your chance to buy a beautifully done custom model someone did for it!
www.ebay.com/itm/18772104...
www.ebay.com/itm/18772104...
November 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The central of new Jersey did a USCG inspired paint job back in the day, looked excellent.
November 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The central of new Jersey did a USCG inspired paint job back in the day, looked excellent.
Yes, Canadian pacific did a very very creative job. Taking inspiration for actual vehicle painting practices of each branch and applying them to locomotives was a cool move.
Much better than FLAG WRAP+CAMO dogshit we see too often. Have at least *one* ounce of creativity.
Much better than FLAG WRAP+CAMO dogshit we see too often. Have at least *one* ounce of creativity.
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Yes, Canadian pacific did a very very creative job. Taking inspiration for actual vehicle painting practices of each branch and applying them to locomotives was a cool move.
Much better than FLAG WRAP+CAMO dogshit we see too often. Have at least *one* ounce of creativity.
Much better than FLAG WRAP+CAMO dogshit we see too often. Have at least *one* ounce of creativity.
A good amt of planning, listening closely to the client about what they want, and then imagine what the layout needs to truly look like a miniature world.
Then make an "absolute minimum" list to tell the story effectively of track/buildings/details and then add stuff slowly back.
1/2
Then make an "absolute minimum" list to tell the story effectively of track/buildings/details and then add stuff slowly back.
1/2
November 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A good amt of planning, listening closely to the client about what they want, and then imagine what the layout needs to truly look like a miniature world.
Then make an "absolute minimum" list to tell the story effectively of track/buildings/details and then add stuff slowly back.
1/2
Then make an "absolute minimum" list to tell the story effectively of track/buildings/details and then add stuff slowly back.
1/2
Always be knollin'
A new client project layout begins!
A new client project layout begins!
November 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Always be knollin'
A new client project layout begins!
A new client project layout begins!