http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Bill+Murphy Arts and Crafts Bill Murphy Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=168620&ca=Arts+and+Crafts One of the more fun aspects of model railroading is planning and executing the scenery and landscaping that your track and engines will meander through – for some it is almost like playing God in that you can decide and create on any scene you desire. From fanciful hobbit themes, alien worlds or rea... Arts and Crafts Bill Murphy Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=165872&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Model railroading and prototyping is a wonderful hobby that doesn't really require that anyone share in it with you – but the enjoyment of seeing others reactions to your special diorama or the ability to pose questions on specifications and historical references to a group of friends for many cause... Recreation Bill Murphy Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=160079&ca=Recreation One of the best things about modern times is the ready availability of materials and supplies. Since the advent of the internet you don’t even have to travel to your local mall or distribution center to find that hard to come by toy or model, you can order it delivered right to your door! The only... Arts and Crafts Bill Murphy Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=154574&ca=Arts+and+Crafts The internet is one of the best things that has happened to model railroading in recent years. It's never been easier to find a huge selection of trains and accessories, from anywhere in the world. No longer do you have to wait weeks for your local train store to order something for you. Now you can... Recreation Bill Murphy Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=116441&ca=Recreation A popular trend in model railroading is using equipment and accessories that are rugged enough to stand up to the weather to build outdoor railroad layouts. The term "garden railroads" stems from the fact that these outdoor layouts are often integrated into a garden, with the garden providing part o... Recreation Bill Murphy Sat, 06 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=115273&ca=Recreation Many people's first introduction to model railroading is with a simple circle or oval on a sheet of plywood. No scenery, no landscaping and maybe not even any buildings or vehicles. It doesn't take long, however, to get the urge to start adding accessories to the railroad to make it more realistic.... Recreation Bill Murphy Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=113006&ca=Recreation Most hobbies have associated clubs where you can meet other people interested in the same things, and learn more about the hobby. Model railroading is no different. There are hundreds of clubs around the world where model train enthusiasts meet to discuss the hobby and learn from one another. Many o...