Spotlight Archive
The Spotlight is where we highlight fun and interesting railroad-related photos or information. We have archived them here so you can find something you remember seeing or discover things you have missed.
The Slim Gauge Guild
The Slim Gauge Guild is a model railroad club in downtown Pasadena focused on modeling narrow-gauge trains in the Rocky Mountains. It features two separate layouts built in different scales in a 2,000 square foot space. The HOn3 layout is based on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and the Rio Grande Southern and focuses on modeling specific prototype scenes. The Sn3 layout is more freelanced. The mainline is loosely modeled on the Colorado and Southern and the highline is based on northern California lumber companies.
The Slim Gauge Guild is located in the basement of 300 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105. Their web site, http://www.slimgaugeguild.com, has more information. The Guild is looking for new members. If you are interested, stop by to visit them during their Tuesday night weekly meetings.
You can find links to The Slim Gauge Guild and other local model railroading clubs and groups on our "Fun Stuff" page.
Modelers' Image Archive
Prior generations of the web site included a collection of photos of model trains built, photographed or both by Los Angeles Division members. To make sure those gems were not lost, we are including them here for people to continue to enjoy.
HO Scale Sugar Beet Train
Glendale Model Railroad Society
Modeler and Photographer: Tim Johnson
HO Scale Santa Fe C30-7
Glendale Model Railroad Society
Modeler and Photographer: Tim Johnson
HOn3 Scale Narrow Gauge Yard
Glendale Model Railroad Society
Modeler and Photographer: Tim Johnson
HOn3 Narrow Gauge Passenger Train
Glendale Model Railroad Society
Modeler and Photographer: Tim Johnson
HO Scale AC-6
Glendale Model Railroad Society
Modeler and Photographer: Tim Johnson
On30 Desert Gorge Trestle Module
California South Coast Modular Group
Modelers: Kevin Spady, David Okamura, Dain Leese
Photographer: Kevin Spady
On30 Shelter Cove Module
California South Coast Modular Group
Modelers: Kevin Spady, David Okamura, Dain Leese
Photographer: Kevin Spady
Enjoying the Show
California South Coast Modular Group
Modeler and Photographer: Kevin Spady
On30 Shay Number 6 (Lynn Austin)
California South Coast Modular Group
Modeler: Unknown
Photographer: Kevin Spady
On30 Trestle Module
California South Coast Modular Group
Modeler: Unknown
Photographer: Kevin Spady
On30 Bandon Slough
California South Coast Modular Group
Modeler and Photographer: Kevin Spady
On30 Pudding River Lumber Company Engine House
California South Coast Modular Group
Modeler and Photographer: Kevin Spady
On30 Shelter Cove Module
California South Coast Modular Group
Modeler and Photographer: Kevin Spady
HO Scale Keddee Wye
Christmas Tree Lane Layout
Modeler: Rob Cave
Photographer: James Keena
Christmas Tree Lane HO Scale Narrow Gauge Layout
Modeler: Rob Cave
Photographer: James Keena
HO Scale Deka Siding Produce Shed
Highland Pacific Layout
Modeler and Photographer: James Keena
"What if" Two Tone Grey HO Scale GS-4
Modeler and Photographer: Tim Johnson
HO Scale Giant Orange
La Mesa Club, San Diego
Modeler: Unknown
Photographer: James Keena
HO Scale MOW Rip Track
Modeler and Photographer: James Keena
Mike Guinn's Layout, HO level over On30 level
Modeler: Mike Guinn
Photographer: Kevin Spady
Scratch built HO Scale Railbus
PSR NMRA 2023 Convention
Modeler: Gary Butts
Photographer: Kevin Spady