OBTC 1909
Well-Known Member
Hello all! My name is Ken and I live in southern Illinois. My username is an ode to a small railroad called the Oil Belt Traction Company that started in my county back in 1909. It was unsuccessful, but it still has a place in my heart for originating right here.
I currently do not have a train layout, but still want to get back in the hobby. I own HO scale stuff, but now wishing I'd gone with N scale due to my lack of space. I'm mostly interested in the Oil Belt, Illinois Central/Gulf, Indiana Rail Road, Penn Central and Conrail since they all have (Indiana currently does) served my home area.
I started a model railroad club in our county back about the time I retired and it's doing very well. I love all things trains and look forward to being a part of the community here.
Ken
I currently do not have a train layout, but still want to get back in the hobby. I own HO scale stuff, but now wishing I'd gone with N scale due to my lack of space. I'm mostly interested in the Oil Belt, Illinois Central/Gulf, Indiana Rail Road, Penn Central and Conrail since they all have (Indiana currently does) served my home area.
I started a model railroad club in our county back about the time I retired and it's doing very well. I love all things trains and look forward to being a part of the community here.
Ken