If for no other reason than it might help somebody else struggling to find their pike's identity. 
Who Cares?
My first garden railroad was named after the street I lived on: The Aunt Patty's Lane Railway Co was formed in 1992, with ground being broken in 1993. That existed for five years until the property was sold. Tracks were taken up and a new line was built in the spring of 1999, but that railroad never flourished and was removed in 2001.
The Millersvillanova Railroad was created for our 2003 wedding. Combining the names of our respective colleges, Millersville U and Villanova U, I came up with Millersvillanova. We created a wedding train consisting of 3 cars and a 2-8-2 steam locomotive. All of the APLRy stock was transferred to the new railroad, and a new line was constructed at our new house.
Where: The railroad is freelance, but with strong ties to the New Haven railroad. There is also some other roads, but three locos, two cabooses and a snowplow have been lettered for the Millersvillanova. I just got a boat load of MRR decals, so expect to see some more stock in the future.
What year: Good question. It is 2008, but we run just about anything. I tend to stick in the mid -50s, with 40' boxcars, steam and diesel. The latest loco on the line is an 1876 4-4-0, but we hope to add a new aristo 2-8-0 in New Haven and a new aristo RS-3 New Haven.
Why: It is all for fun. Also, I try and do things to include my wife whenever possible. Case in point, the paint scheme is black and yellow with some silver. Same colors as the Pittsburgh Steelers, her version of my train hobby. I also bought her a USA trains F3A in PRR colors since her great grandfather worked for them way back.
My first garden railroad was named after the street I lived on: The Aunt Patty's Lane Railway Co was formed in 1992, with ground being broken in 1993. That existed for five years until the property was sold. Tracks were taken up and a new line was built in the spring of 1999, but that railroad never flourished and was removed in 2001.
The Millersvillanova Railroad was created for our 2003 wedding. Combining the names of our respective colleges, Millersville U and Villanova U, I came up with Millersvillanova. We created a wedding train consisting of 3 cars and a 2-8-2 steam locomotive. All of the APLRy stock was transferred to the new railroad, and a new line was constructed at our new house.
Where: The railroad is freelance, but with strong ties to the New Haven railroad. There is also some other roads, but three locos, two cabooses and a snowplow have been lettered for the Millersvillanova. I just got a boat load of MRR decals, so expect to see some more stock in the future.
What year: Good question. It is 2008, but we run just about anything. I tend to stick in the mid -50s, with 40' boxcars, steam and diesel. The latest loco on the line is an 1876 4-4-0, but we hope to add a new aristo 2-8-0 in New Haven and a new aristo RS-3 New Haven.
Why: It is all for fun. Also, I try and do things to include my wife whenever possible. Case in point, the paint scheme is black and yellow with some silver. Same colors as the Pittsburgh Steelers, her version of my train hobby. I also bought her a USA trains F3A in PRR colors since her great grandfather worked for them way back.
