[BobD]

Hi all,
Need a little bit of research help.

I'm working on a piece combining model train layouts with woodcarving and scrolling. Has anyone carved out a train that worked with model railroading (any scale). I have to admit that I'm a little vague on model railroading in general...

Barring that, is anyone carving or scrolling actual layouts, such as buildings, bridges, etc.?

I've searched through google, yahoo, dogpile, and as many other search engines as I can, but can't get any solid information. I just get a few teases...

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Bob

[AlArchie]

Bob, I sent you by email a few pics/links...don't know if you got them, but here is a link to the Model Engineering Society. Last year I attended two of their expos and they had a large group of model railroad designers and scratch builders. I don't recall seeing any scroll work in particular, but an awful lot of very detailed woodworking. I'm sure if you contact them, they can direct you to either vendors or designers who work directly in this area.

http://www.modelengineeringsoc.com/

Al

[BobD]

Thanks Al
Got the stuff you sent me. I just thought I'd throw it out to the whole forum, though, and see if there were any other sources out there.

Bob

[AlArchie]

Bob, check out this site! Mooney Warther has passed on but his work is still in a museum. You won't find a better example or examples of carved model trains than these, anywhere!http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Warther.htm

Al

[BobD]

Al,
Another great site. Thanks so much for all your help. The Webmaster from the Model Engineering Society is getting back to me with the names of modelers who can help me. The Warther carvings are amazing also. Thanks again.
Bob

[AlArchie]

When I visited the Warther museum, I spent an inordinate amount of time talking with one of Warther's relatives. Apparently, to make these carvings even more spectacular, Earnest did NOT use a lathe or other power tools on these models. Most of the work, acording to her was done with just a pen knife. I still have a hard time believing that, but I have no reason to doubt her veracity.

Al

[mdallensr]

Mooney Warther used to plan a project, then project how long it would take to finish. They claim he was never off by more than 3 days on a year-long project. He even carved the safety lines on the steam engines. The first time I visited their museum, I was so dejected and disgusted with my carving, I nearly quit. He was prolific and meticulous, quite a combo. The town of Dover, OH has a carving show every year, and Mooney's relatives are at the show with a display of his carvings. What a great bunch of people!