Monthly Archives: June 2009

Homeland security, model railroading and you: Part 2 of an interview with John Rotsart

by Thea Posted on June 28, 2009

In the 2nd installment of a very fine interview (if I do say so myself) with Mr. John Rotsart, Executive Director of the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, talks about selecting a scale, and the perils of scenic photography. Continue reading →

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How to Build a Model Railroad: Part I of an interview with John Rotsart

by Thea Posted on June 25, 2009

John Rotsart, Executive Director of the San Diego Model Railroad Museum answers a few questions. But know this – it isn’t about playing with trains – it’s an exercise in research, detail, and cheerful obsession with a place or a time. Liking trains doesn’t hurt either. Continue reading →

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The National Aquarium in DC is a weird and tiny treasure

by Thea Posted on June 21, 2009

I have longstanding love affair with DC’s National Aquarium. Now, if you’re thinking of the luxe, massive, well-funded landmark aquarium in Baltimore, think again. But the DC one – which lives in the basement of the Department of Commerce – is something special, too. Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: June 2009

Homeland security, model railroading and you: Part 2 of an interview with John Rotsart

How to Build a Model Railroad: Part I of an interview with John Rotsart

The National Aquarium in DC is a weird and tiny treasure

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