Operating a model railroad prototypically while having a good time is a great way to enjoy the hobby with others. Here are a few snap shots of some friends taking part in a session at the Boston & Maine model railroad in Meredith, NH. We don’t claim to be “Pros” at this but we have fun pretending to be real railroad men for a few hours (we actually have two former real railroaders in our group). If you think you would like to join us you are always welcome! Just get in touch with Dave Sias at 603-303-5365.

Engineer Nelson Kennedy shuttles cars while conductor Richard Parshley (a former real RR conductor) studies his switch list. They are working the Lakeport Switcher job.

Traffic is getting busy in Woodsville. Buch Taggart brings in the Barre & Chelsea mixed from Vermont. New operator Bill Clark glides the crack passenger train “The Alouette” to a stop in front of the station.

Woodsville Yardmaster Matt Keiser has become an expert in Woodsville. In 1954 this was still a real Railroad Town.

“Real” engineer Tony Keegan takes a photo op in Ashland while John Newick works his train on the Lincoln Branch.

Lakeport can be a busy place on this model railroad as it was in real life in the 1950’s. New operator Tom Fuller watches the action while John Newick switches Lakeport with the “Pompy”, a train that originated in White River Junction.

“Little John” Tyndall waits for his Paper Train to appear from around the corner. This early morning train brought newspapers, empty milk cars and mail to the many small towns north of Boston.

“Little John” has brought the Paper Train to its final destination in Woodsville. Yardmaster Matt will break it down and leave one baggage car on the station track, which later in the day will be picked up by train 4301 and delivered to Berlin, NH.

Tony! Ya can’t run a train while “unplugged”!

Lots of fun operating on the B&M Mountain Route!