4: Michael Tolich's SP locos caught our eye and we asked about
them. Michael responded:
“Cotton Belt SD40T-2 8325 and SD45T-2 9387 lead a run through
freight over my Pacific Western as they head for the Southern Pa-
cific connection at Oakdale. Here they're passing Tri-StateMilling in
Green River.
“Loco 8325 is an earlier Athearn Blue Box unit I detailed, painted
and weathered some years ago, while 9387 is a later version At-
hearn tunnel motor which I weathered.
“My Pacific Western is a fictional bridge line and my first real effort
at a layout in years. It has been good to get my models out of stor-
age and see them operating. I am enjoying working with the many
new scenery products and models on the market these days. But I
think the best thing about getting back into model railroading has
been re-connecting with old friends and making new ones.”
We heartily agree, Michael. It's the people in the hobby and sharing
with them that makes it particularly fun.
