When we pulled the covered bridge from its original location, the steel channel bent and detached. Rather than simply replacing it in kind, I took the opportunity this week to improve the structure by installing 4×6 beams—bringing the bridge more … Continue reading →
Yesterday was moving day on the railroad. Originally, the plan was to raise the bridge in place using cribbing, then build up the abutments underneath to meet the new grade. But a good friend suggested a better approach: lift the … Continue reading →
Here are a few photos that tell the story of the work accomplished between last November and this spring. We are truly making steady progress, with much more to come in the week ahead. I’ve included the dates and locations … Continue reading →
Over the past few weeks, during my day off, I’ve been able to make some significant progress on the Nasonville Valley Railroad Station. The front wall is now complete, along with the back wall—which I built in two sections—and both side … Continue reading →
What is a railroad without a station? A station is the heart of a railroad—the place where people gather, where passengers catch a ride, and where trains are watched, admired, and enjoyed. Especially on a Live Steam backyard railroad, a … Continue reading →
Progress continued on Wednesday with solid momentum. I removed all the rail from the Genaro Trestle to the Mountain Division return switch, clearing the way for the next phase of grading and alignment. As often happens when working on the … Continue reading →
A major improvement project is underway on the mainline section that runs alongside the turntable, through the Covered Bridge, and onward to the Genaro Trestle. This stretch holds special significance, as it was the first section of track my father and I … Continue reading →
Expansion and Improvement Projects This may seem ambitious, but much of the work is already underway. If the weather holds for a few more weeks, I should have significant progress made before winter, ensuring a strong start come spring.
Continue reading →On October 11, 2025, we celebrated a milestone in the history of the Nasonville Valley Railroad with the official opening of the Mountain Division. As part of the ceremony and proclamation, I dedicated two beloved structures to the two people … Continue reading →
Take a ride along the full Nasonville Valley Railroad, including the newly completed Mountain Division. Enjoy scenic views and highlights from along the line. For a full track map, visit NasonvilleValley.com.
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