The Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway is a 140 mile short line located within North Carolina. Founder and Chairman Robert Menzies talks to us about his philosophy with establishing the railroad, how they transformed a locomotive into a “bar car”, and their plans with a recently acquired steam locomotive.
This episode is sponsored by Strasburg Rail Road Mechanical Services.
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What is your greatest rail experience, or an accomplishment you are proud of, from 2025?
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My greatest 2025 accomplishment was expanding my original 5 x 11 foot model railroad, now in its third house. This year, I expanded to fill a 16 x 25 foot basement area, re-creating my previous railroad in concept, with improvements. I’m ready to start having operating sessions with members of my NMRA Lakeshores Division.