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Clinchfield GP38 leads an L&N freight on a hazy Kentucky day on Patrick Tillery's layout - Patrick Tillery Photo

Yes, I know, it's been almost a year since I last made an update which has led to many rumors about my death.  Well, I'm still here, and I'm still very active in the hobby!  In fact, working on my layout has had a lot to do with the lack of progress on the website.  That, and my wife and I had our second son on Christmas Day, so that's kept us busy.  Enjoy the new material, and there will be more to follow thanks to those who have continued to contribute this last year--thank you!

Last Updated 11 Feb 2008
What's New?

New prototype photos on the CSX, NS, VGN, coal loaders and miscellaneous pages - 11 Feb
New coal hopper models by Patrick Tillery on the CRR page - 11 Feb

First "ARM Featured Layout" (okay, it's my own), the Interstate RR Dorchester & Dixiana Branch - 10 Feb

Welcome to Appalachian Railroad Modeling! This site is a collection of prototype and modeling information for those interested in modeling the coal-hauling railroads of Appalachia. Although not all-inclusive, ARM's focus is on the railroads which haul coal in the states of Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia with coverage expanding to Maryland and Pennsylvania. The primary roads currently covered are the L&N, N&W, C&O, Clinchfield, Virginian and the Interstate (Southern) and their successors with a focus on post-dieselization.  ARM is currently looking for material from people like you for all appalachian railroads, but especially the B&O and WM.

Prototype information includes photos, rosters, track diagrams, etc. If you have any prototype photos or information you would like to share with others via this site, or if you have a related web page you would like to include on the "Links" page, please click the "Contact ARM" link to the left.

Modeling information includes model photos, how-to articles, and track plans. The "Models" pages are intended to showcase the work of many Appalachian modelers. If you would like to include a model or layout photo, click the "Contact ARM" link to the left.

Many links are provided on every page to make navigation easy. The basic links are listed on the menu bar at left and at the bottom of every main page. Please enjoy this site and let me know if you have any ideas for improving these pages. If you're looking for a good place to start, click here.

Current Site Statistics:
Prototype Photos. . .  286
Model Photos. . . . . . . 184
Trackplans. . . . . . . .  . . 32
Articles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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