I'm not a huge math nut, but I do dabble in the numerical arts from time to time. The Maersk train set, #10219, contains shipping containers larger than any official LEGO containers to date.  I remember it caused quite a stir among the 6-wide crowd at the time. Well in my new job I have a...

Check out this video of the awesome NASA shortline railroad. The video outlines how the railroad has been used to move items for the space program at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.  Items to note in the video include not only the unusual cargo, but also the specialized cars...

Sava Railways has unlocked the company vault, releasing the blueprints of one of its signature locomotives!  Instructions for the mighty T1 Duplex can now be purchased at SRW Locomotive Works. Additionally, two new diesel instructions can also be found - the GE 45 ton and GE 70 ton switchers/shunters. ...

Here's a wonderful redition of a Canadian Northern C40-8W. Although maybe not for the unltra-purists (it has some stickers), I love it. Brickshelf user DuffAndrew has added so many details, its wonderful.  http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=501430  -Colin

Issue #11 of RAILBRICKS is now availalbe for download!  Print copies of the magazine may also be ordered at MagCloud. Enjoy!

  Not being up on my 1971 history, I stumbled into a neat discovery while browsing a wonderful train photo archive. Apparently the Flying Scotsman toured the US in 1971, complete with an entire train. The main photo shows a BN (former SP&S) Alco pulling the train. Who knew that even...