Category Archives: News
NVRR – Meet – Photos #3
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Nasonville Valley Railroad Company – Official Bulletin
Issued at the President’s Office — Nasonville, Rhode IslandIn the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand and Twenty-Five To All Patrons, Friends, and Fellow Railmen: The President and Officers of the Nasonville Valley Railroad Company extend their sincere gratitude to … Continue reading →
NVRR update – Yellow Jackets vs. the Railroad
Yesterday, while tamping the track after laying down fresh ballast and re-leveling a section, I was stung by a yellow jacket. Apparently, the vibration from the tamping angered a hidden nest beneath the surface. Since then, I’ve tried just about … Continue reading →
Nasonville Valley – Progress Bulletin
Ongoing Track Work and Reverse Loop Progress Ongoing tweaks and maintenance continue throughout the line as we fine-tune the railroad following completion of the bridge project and the Mountain Division extension. The mainline behind the house is now fully complete. … Continue reading →
Figuring Your Track Radius
You can use all kinds of mathematical formulas to calculate the radius of the curves on your railroad, but there’s a much simpler way to do it in the field. Start by cutting a 10-foot length of string that has … Continue reading →
STRADE FERRATE SAN SEBASTIANO (San Sebastián Railroad)
It’s been a long time since I posted anything about my dear friend Guido Mattoli. Guido has one of the preeminent Live Steam railroads in Italy. When my parents and I were planning a pilgrimage to Italy, I began researching … Continue reading →
NVRR Track Update
Since my last update, I’ve completed the Blueberry Pass, laying and ballasting over 60 feet of rail to finish the return loop and tie it into the switch before the old trestle. From there, I spread fresh ballast, leveled, and … Continue reading →