Text Box: DIGITAL TRAINS Click to watch the story J.D.'s Rathole has graced the cover of many model railroad magazines over the years but now you can watch it in action.  NBC's I.J. Hudson takes a tour of the Rathole in this May 2004 Special Report.  In order to watch this video you will need Windows Media Player or Real Player.   Text Box:

Text Box: A Prototype Model of the Southern Railway's Rathole District

Text Box: Text Box: Psst - Don't tell!  This website officially debuts on J.D. Smith's birthday -  December 26, 2004  - and is a present from his daughter Amy who knows absolutely nothing about web design but is willing to learn to help her Dad further indulge his extreme hobby.  Please check back - this will be a work in progress - it will take a while to get it up and running full throttle - I'm going to need a little help from the conductor himself!  Note:  Any artistic shortcomings are my own.  Dad will direct the content for the site but I do reserve the right from time to time to take editorial license by bragging about him or poking fun in a good natured way. Thank you for your interest in my Dad's over the top hobby!!!  If you have any questions or suggestions, please email me.

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