Clinics

This is the story of a central Texas shortline, The Fredericksburg and Northern, intertwined with its connection to the outside world – the SA&AP/TN&O Kerville Subdivision.

In this clinic we’ll look at the interesting story of getting the railroad to Fredericksburg, TX. Along the way we’ll talk about the railroad tunnel that was required and the rugged terrain that needed 24 bridges to make the 24 miles from Comfort. We’ll touch on the SP’s Kerrville branch and its interchange with the F&N. Finally, we’ll look at how such a small railroad and interchange can work as an interesting layout for operations on a room-sized layout.

About the Presenter

Cliff is a long-time member of NMRA Division 4. He writes the “Getting Started in Model Railroading” column for the LSR Marker Lamp each quarter. Cliff is also active in the Austin Model Railway Society and is currently on the Raffle Layout and Scenery Committees. He has been a railroad enthusiast and modeler for over 50 years. His current layout project is re-imagining of the Fredericksburg & Northern. Cliff lives in Wimberley, TX and also enjoys woodworking, wooden boat building, and photography.