Just Announced: Book Signing

July 16, 2006
Book Signing
Poway Nursery

Make tracks to Walter Andersen Nursery in Poway on July 16 from noon -2 p.m. to meet author Charles M. O’Herin a garden railroad hobbyist and railroad enthusiast who recently published "Prototypes for Modelers: Volume-1, San Diego & Arizona Railway". O’Herin’s book presents photographs and descriptions of the railroad’s history, rolling stock-locomotives, structures, and operating terrain.

Called “the Impossible Railroad” for its seemingly endless natural and manmade interruptions during construction and operations, the San Diego-based Shortline was the last link constructed in the United States’ trans-continental railroad routes, even though much of its mainline was in Mexico. The amazing cut-and-fill and bridges to accommodate the route, the innovative Redondo Loop to gain elevation into the Laguna Mountains, and many tunnels and trestles needed to traverse the 11-mile stretch through the treacherous Carriso Gorge, makes this railroad both interesting and amazing.

This was truly an amazing endeavor by its owners and resulted in an intriguing story. Railroad modelers, model railroad hobbyists, and railroad enthusiasts alike will find something that interests them inside this book.