Craig Webb's Algoma River Railroad

Craig and and his long time friend Chuck Bard created this video in 2002, documenting a day on the On3 Algoma River Railroad in Craig's basement. With a Northern Ontario theme and set in the 1920s, the narrow gauge line served mining and tourism in the area, connecting Lake Nameigos with the standard gauge connection to the outside world at Algoma City. Full of atmosphere with added sound effects and piano by Chuck Bard, it conjures a place where we'd all like to spend time watching the trains and enjoying the summer weather.
The railway was dismantled in late 2020, having been an inspiration to many in its detail, full operations scheduling, and evocative story.
Articles on the line appeared in The Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette for Jan/Feb 1998, and Great Model Railroads in 2003.
Thanks to Craig for permission to post!
The video of my presentation on Craig's layout for the National Narrow Gauge "Off The Beaten Track" series is here -
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[@robertjirava942]

Now this is how to present a model train video. Show a peaceful world, with everything functioning as it ought to, in our amazing, inimitable North American setting that - if we're honest - everyone wishes they had. This video is extra special to me because it features "New World Symphony" by Antonin Dvorak. As a proud, second-generation Czech of the New World, I thought of returning to the country of my forebears but decided against it, in part because beautiful countryside that this model train is successfully imitating is simply not to be had anywhere else and I love it here. As a result, I love all homages to our land, be they musical, filmic, or model railroads. All are to be savored and their creators are to be held in high esteem. Thank you for sharing this.

[@oglemansviews675]

What a display of ingenuity, craftsmanship and artistry. Really creates a world that you feel right a home in, almost forgetting, at times, it's a model train layout.. Thanks for sharing.

[@heybeerdan1820]

Scenery, rolling stock, layout, operations... all 110% Outstanding.

[@skruloos1]

Love everything about this video..especially the through the window shots..

[@jamesscofield6308]

A beautiful layout. The scenery, buildings trains, and details are all outstanding. Enjoyed it very much. Great job.

[@caseyvillemodelrailroad3877]

Great vidio, love the layout nabour .Thanks for the morning coffee...

[@HOScale-bd1yd]

Very nice. I like the old trains.

[@dietmarborchert6664]

Simply excellent... the layout a labour of love, and the video tops!

[@patricknoveski6409]

That was quite the journey. Really cool bro. Liked how it turns to night. Good job. Endless hours of detail work.
Thank you.

[@SteamCrane]

7:13 - Warning to standard gauge crews. Nice touch.
All round excellent railroad.

[@achb-railway]

Thanks for sharing this. Great video. Great layout!

[@tczephyr3665]

Great layout, great video. Does the layout still exist?

[@marklewis298]

David...is this the video you will presenting during tomorrow (3/12/24)nights "Off the Beaten Track NNG" Zoom meeting.?

[@marklewis298]

David...is this the video you will presenting during tomorrow (3/12/24)nights "Off the Beaten Track NNG" Zoom meeting.?

[@jackfruittree836]

No, videos don't fare well over Zoom, but I have an extensive photo powerpoint covering the line. I'll narrate the slides in our usual fashion - discussion and chat questions afterward. I'll also provide a link to this at the end.

[@stevenbittinger5128]

Well put together presentation. Excellent modeling.