Exhibitor Thursday: New England Short Lines

Larry Kemp's New England Short Lines display.

Exhibitor Spotlight Name: New England Short Lines Years at the Show: 20+ Size: 30"x8' Display Style: HO Scale Display Type: Locomotive Models Present Location: Better Living Center

One of the more interesting static setups at the show is Larry Kemp's New England Short Lines display.  The display features numerous custom painted and detailed HO scale locomotives and rolling stock from present day New England shortline railroading. Each year, there are always new models which have been created based on the rosters of railroads in the northeast.  For example, this past year's display included the newly acquired ex-Florida East Coast Providence and Worcester SD70M-2s as well as the First Responders Norfolk Southern units.

In addition to these new locomotives, a variety of other New England shortlines were on display.  Numerous Genesse & Wyoming roads filled one of the shelves and several scenic railroad's locomotives were also on display.  In addition, some equipment from abandoned roads - like the Narragansett Pier Railroad and New Haven Terminal - were custom painted and detailed.

Every year it's a lot of fun to check out the changes in the collection and what new projects have been completed.  You can typically find the display inside the Better Living Center near the Dunkin Donuts stand.