NNGC 2022 report
We're on our way home from the 42nd National Narrow Gauge Convention in Tacoma. Attendance and vendor participation were a bit light, but...
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Seth Johnson
- May 20
- 2 min
Announcing a change
When Rand and I purchased the Crystal River product line, we were very excited. We’re still excited. We planned to sustain and grow the...
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Rand Johnson
- Nov 10, 2020
- 2 min
What’s Up? A Plan. A Commitment.
A few weeks ago, we received a letter from a long-standing Crystal River Products customer. His question? “So where are the kits that you...
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Rand Johnson
- Jun 16, 2020
- 4 min
The Adventures of a Fellow Modeler, Part 2
What I love about this hobby is the wealth of resources available to modelers (hobby magazines, YouTube videos, on-line chats, Facebook...
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Rand Johnson
- Feb 5, 2020
- 3 min
The (Mis)Adventures of a Fellow Modeler
My wife excitedly recommended that I blog about my experience in building the On3 Round Roof Water Tank. I do so with a little fear and...
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Rand Johnson
- Nov 29, 2019
- 2 min
Happy Holidays from Crystal River Products
Has there ever been a more opportune time than this season of holiday cheer to feel and express gratitude? As Seth and I reflect on the...
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Rand Johnson
- Sep 7, 2019
- 3 min
Hello from the 39th Annual National Narrow Gauge Convention! (with Product Announcements)
It seems like only yesterday that Seth and I attended the 38th National Narrow Gauge Convention in Minneapolis as new owners of Crystal...
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Seth Johnson
- Sep 6, 2019
- 1 min
Seth's layout: On30, shadowbox-style
Confession: I'm an On30 guy. I'm as fond as detailed, meticulously-prototype-y layouts / structures / rolling stock as the next fellow,...
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Seth Johnson
- Mar 5, 2019
- 1 min
First kit produced!
So, it turns out that producing laser-cut wood kits is kind of hard, even when you start out with fantastic plans produced by a master...
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Rand Johnson
- Dec 29, 2018
- 2 min
‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly, to Be Thankful, and to Be Hopeful
We at Crystal River Products have much to be thankful for. As we gear up for a very productive 2019, we have CRP’s founder, Tom...
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Rand Johnson
- Sep 18, 2018
- 5 min
Where to start?
I think that’s the question most model railroad hobbyists face when they first consider taking the plunge into building their dream...
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Seth Johnson
- Sep 3, 2018
- 2 min
A fresh start for a great brand
My dad and I have made trips to Colorado and New Mexico in three of the last five years to explore narrow-gauge country. It's beautiful...
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