B&O Thunder in the Alleghenies
stands, several of which work with other tab- lets as well. For me, the latter made the perfect addi-
tion to a bookshelf overlooking my exercycle, enabling me to enjoy the latest TED talks while I work out indoors. I chose the single length of rail made specifically for the iPad. It is a 51
/2 " length of rail used on the Tennes-
see Central Railway over 100 years ago, as evidenced by the worn gage-side edge of the rail head. A discrete 31
/2 ”-long slice has been
hollowed out of the web under the railhead to allow sound to escape the cradle. A nick in the base allows me to recharge the iPad when it is resting in the cradle. These stands can also serve as book or magazine props. Until one of my books reaches the best-sell- er lists, this may have to do as my holding of
one of the many distinctive pieces of furniture that are the output of the Rail Yard Studios. For more information, or to make your final dictionary-illustration decision from the ex- tensive gallery of the studio’s output, go to
www.railyardstudios.com. Take my word for it — what you will find is “eye-catching.” A “you have to see it to believe it” experience.
PLEASE SEND QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS on railroad dining, art, and other trackside treats to Jim Porterfi eld at P.O. Box 3041, Elkins, WV 26241, or email
onthemenu@railfan.com.
This look at the B&O
depicts the road’s struggle to master the Alleghenies.
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