The Robinson Fully Operational

You most likely recall seeing some of Nick Kane's modeling craftsmanship on prior posts. This is the most recent video short that Nick sent. If you are seeing this locomotive for the first time, other than the wheels and the electrical components, it is completely scratch-built! At some point, I will post some of the photos of Nick's build, which is known as the Robinson. He is building a model railroad depicting the Sacramento Valley RR. More to come, stay tuned!

Nick Kane's Scratch Built 4-4-0's

 If you have been following Nick Kane's new layout build of the Sacramento Valley, circa 1860, here are two photos of his locomotives. Left is one modeled after the Garrison loco. On the right is the Robinson. 90+% of these gems are SCRATCH BUILT folks!! 

Here is a lithograph of the Globe along with Nick's model of the Garrison in process.

I will be posting more photos and hopefully videos of Nick's layout development and his livery of cars.

NICK KANE"S SACRAMENTO VALLEY RR, Part 1

Nick is a true artisan. His skills and talent is second to none! Nick is an Antique Restorer specializing in many fields from Tin Lithograph  sign restorations to stoneware and 19th century Furniture. Over the last few years he has and is applying his creative talents to model railroading. 

He is building and HO scale layout of the Sacramento Valley RR, circa 1856-65. You can watch a conversation between he and I on my YouTube Turntable Discussions.

There will be a series of posts here that will include his layout build such as structure builds and scratch built brass 4-4-0 . CRAZY!

This is a Sanborn map which he has referenced for his layout as an overview for his rail road. 

Here is one of the period photos Nick has been investigating to match the map with actual track and structure placement...

The following photos reflect the track work around the turntable.

The engine house was also scratch built... of course.

Stay tuned for more to come, e.g., his 3-way and switch builds using Fast Tracks and his magnificent loco build of the L. L. Robinson!