Art deco was a mood. It suggested a modernity of what might or might not arrive. A visual optimism that captivated the public, it spread through artwork, architecture, and yes, railroading. Looking to recapture the passenger traffic lost to automobile and airline, railroads pushed hard to appeal to a new age of traveler. While it may not have fully succeeded…
I have always admired the movie posters of artists like Drew Struzan, and certain photos lend themselves to such post-processing treatment. Given that I produced the trailer for the relaunch of the East Broad Top Railroad, it felt only fitting to create a 'poster' to commemorate the historic event. Seen on the turntable in Rockhill Furnace, #17 was built in…
Walking down Maple Street as a horse-drawn cart passes a Model T. Exploring the laboratories of Thomas Edison. Hearing the faint sound of a whistle in the distance. The ambiance of Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan is unlike any other. A couple of railroad workers meet beneath the large water and coal towers at the Weiser Railroad. The water tower…
