A member of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) since 1971, John earned Master Model Railroader (MMR) certificate #150 in 1989. His articles and photography have been featured in most major model railroad publications including his landmark series on stencil painting backdrops. He was a featured guest host on the popular television series, “Workin on the Railroad” on the Do It Yourself (DIY) network and has presented instructional clinics across the nation at NMRA National and Regional Conventions, Trainfest, the Amherst Springfield Train Show, and The NMRA “Modeling With The Masters” program. John served as the National NMRA’s Southern Vice President, and Education Department Manager. He is past president, of the Lone Star Region and the San Antonio Model Railroad Association (SAMRA) and was key designer of their 3,000 Sq. Foot, HO scale San Antonio & Northern layout. He currently serves as the Education Chairman for the Lone Star Region NMRA.
CLINIC #1 of 2 - Vintage Metal Freight Cars, Our Gift From the Past!
Vintage metal freight cars manufactured in the 1950s offer authentic paint schemes, unique and plentiful car numbers, details that rival expensive ready to run cars, and weight to fight derailments. Vintage metal HO scale freight cars are a gift from the past. This clinic will look at a quick History 101, the pros and cons of metal cars, buying and upgrading tips, and examples of some of the presenter’s favorites to look for.
CLINIC #2 of 2 - Setting the Scene
Today we have the very best selection of highly detailed model railroad products ever, still many people still have difficulty mixing these components together into a realistic scene." This clinic provides guidelines to design and create realistic scenes. Some topics include controlling what the viewer sees, planning a time and season, mother nature's laws, it's just like Disneyland, every scene tells a story, how much detail is needed, placement of structures, and why scenery may be the most memorable part of your layout.
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