Cool Links

PENNSYLVANIA
My home state. Check it out!
Discover Pennsylvania Valley Outlook.com
The Valley Outlook. Benton rodeo site can be found here, plus covered bridges
Harrisburg Farm Show Complex Schedule
Where all the Computer Shows, Rodeos, and Train show happen.

THREE MILE ISLAND
No Nukes is Good Nukes!

Computer Show Schedules
This site offers schedules for Computer Shows in many different states and cities.

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COWBOYs & RODEOs

American Professional Rodeo Association
The AFR is held in November in Harrisburg PA, the APRA sponsors many other east coast rodeos.

Benton Rodeo Week in July Schedule
This event gets bigger each year. They always offer great food, free concerts, and lots more. A nice, hometown festival with something for the whole family. Even for those that might not care much for Rodeos. Check them out.

Dave Martin's Bullride Mania Tour
Temporary Insanity Tour. Dave's bulls have been seen on TNN-TV. This site also has information about Dave's son Jesse Martin that passed away on in 1997 at only 19 years of age. Jesse was a cowboy poet as well as a great rodeo rider.

Cowboys for Christ
Jesus loves cowboys and girls. And he loves you and me too.

National High School Rodeo Association

Pro BullRider
Professional BullRider Website

ProRodeo PRCA Website
Professional Rodeo Cowboys of America


Redeye Rodeo Company / Shale Knoll Arena
Best Rodeo Practice Arena in Annville Pennsylvania. Weekly practices for most events.

RHOFarm
Bed and Breakfast for "rodeo horses only" in Grantville PA.

Rodeo Human Facts
Animal Rights Activists refuse to accept the truth.

The Buckers
A great Bullriding site dedicated to the BULLS
Ty Murray-Bull Rider
A little info about the World Champion. This site is simple but fun. I really like the look and feel of it.

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SHOPPING

Futons

Lava (World) Lamps

BedRizer

Wurlitzer Jukebox Heaven
I'm gonna get me one of these one of these days!

Computer Show Schedules
This site offers schedules for Computer Shows in many different states and cities.

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TRAIN RELATED - TOY & Model RR.

RR-INFORMATION:BOOKS/WEBSITES

Great American Toy Train Show
The biggest of the big, several times a year.

Model Railroad Industry Associations
Be the first on your block with the latest information into the world of model railroading

Classic Toy Trains
If this magazine doesn't get you hooked, nothing will. Warm childhood memories abound!
Model Railroader Online
The #1 model railroading magazine's website.

WALTERS MODEL RAILROAD REFERENCE BOOKS Walters is a big hobby store with yearly catalogs for each scale. Their prices are higher then most hobby shops that advertise in Model Railroader Magazine, but their yearly Reference Books are the bibles for Model Railroaders everywhere. If you are just starting out, or have been involved in the hobby for years, these yearly bibles give you a one stop place to window shop.

KALMBACH PUBLISHING CO.
Great place for those just starting out. Several fantastic books on "Beginning Basics", "Small Railroads You Can Build", and "Railroads In Small Spaces" are wonderful. They have too many books to list here. No matter what scale you are thinking about, whether it's scenery, model kit building, or even outdoor railroad modeling, they have a book for every scale and topic. I have almost all of their books. And don't overlook books in scales other then the one your presently thinking about modeling in. I often get great ideas from HO scale books for my N scale modeling, etc.
T-SHIRTS
You might want to wear one of these to show your love of trains.

Video Rails
Everything from old Hollywood movies to railfanning at it best, trains from around the world.

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HOBBY SHOPS

CABOOSE c HOBBIES
Most scales and great prices.

MODEL EXPO, INC
They specialize in RIVAROSSI locos and rolling stock, excellent quality in HO

TRAINWORLD
Great prices for many different scales
STANDARD HOBBIES SUPPLY
Another find mail-order/phone-order/on-line order company. Many scales and supplies to shop for here. Usually the best prices around.

Hey Parents:
TOY TRAINS FOR LITTLE TOTS
I had toys like these, I bet some of you did too.

Hey Kids:
THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE
The TV show for all train fans, for all ages!!!!

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SCENIC MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

Snow -
winter snow for all scales

Backdrops - in N,HO,S,&0 scales

Woodland Scenics They've been around along time. Excellent quality and choices in many different scales. They also have all-in-one kits and beginner kits and videos to help you develop you artistic scenic talents.

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LAYOUTS

Wall-Track System
They offer a shelf system for big scale trains, if your ceilings are high enough. At least a look might give you some ideas.

Railways Under Glass
Don't have time to build a layout yourself. These are expensive but little works of art you'd be proud to display in your living rooms to show off to all your guests.

TERRAIN FOR TRAINS -
Preformed Styrene (NOT FOAM) layouts in many scales including HO,N,&Z. They have many small beginner layouts-like the "My First HO Layout" which makes your first layout setup quick and painless.. Most of the hard work is already finished. If you are more concerned with "playing" with your trains and less inclined to detailed scenic work, this is a great way to enjoy the hobby. Your layout will look great and you can get to the "running" of the trains that much faster. This is also a great Christmas Layout.
FREE COLOR BROCHURE:
Terrain for Trains
Box 60456
Pasadena, CA. 91116-6456

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SOFTWARE: GAMES & LAYOUT DESIGNING

Railroad Tycoon II Review - Computer Games Online
I have the original version of this game, picked up in a bargain bin for $1.99. It quickly became additive. The updated version is so detailed you can't help but love it.
Railroad Express -
The First Railroad Tycoon II Website- fans site, lots of fun here.
The Indianapolis Terminal -
this Railroad Tycoon II website is really pretty, if you like trains that is.

TRAIN DISPATCHER
This is a great CTC ( Computer Traffic Control) program that lets you handle lots of "real" railroading action. It's a train load of fun.
RR-TRACK
If you are serious about designing a layout of any size, this company offers software for cad (3-D) designing of the entire layout, multi-levels and all. They offer many databases that let you pick the Manufacturer Suppliers you like best (ATLAS, KATO, ETC.) so you can even printout detailed ordering/shopping lists.

HEY KIDS/PARENTS: THOMAS TANK ENGINE software!

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LOCO & ROLLING STOCK MANUFACTURER

ATHEARN -
HO -My father purchased lots of their locos and rolling stock, his trains are over 36 years old and still going strong, excellent quality, great starter sets

ATLAS Model Railroad Co., Inc.-
N,HO - This company has been around forever, they offer lots of track, excellent locos and rolling stock,layout books, and even designer software

BOWSER -
HO,+most popular scales - Great Locos, Trolleys,Turntables --
Right next door to :
English's Model Railroad Supply
21 Howard St
Montoursville, PA.
(This is Pennsylvania's BEST Hobby Shop!)

Con-Cor
Nice, dependable locos and rolling stock in N scale.
KATO -
N,HO - Not only great locos and rolling stock, but they have a great track/roadbed system that really works wonders. Even with some of the cheaper train sets, even on shag carpet. Kato was doing it long before Atlas, Bachmann, and others got involved. Their quality is unmatched. This track system is the reason I'm now into N scale. Great starter sets.
LGB -
G - the biggest you can model without being able to actually ride it. This stuff is weather proof, elephant proof, kid proof, need I say more.
MANTUA-
HO - more great locos and rolling stock, more great starter sets
MARKLIN Z
Z - the inventor of z-scale, the smallest electric trains in the world
MICRO-TRAINS-
N,Nn3,Z- This is the USA company that matches Europe's Marklin Z, great N,Nn3 & Z, they make some great Z locomotives, also check out their N scale rolling stock with Kadee couplers.
ROUNDHOUSE-
HO- Just like Athearn's, Roundhouse offers great rolling stock kits. Again, quality is everything. Our Roundhouse kits have out lasted many store bought ready-to-run rolling stock. All their kits are easy to put together.