Seth JohnsonMay 212 minAnnouncing a changeWhen Rand and I purchased the Crystal River product line, we were very excited. We’re still excited. We planned to sustain and grow the...
Rand JohnsonNov 10, 20202 minWhat’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...
Rand JohnsonJun 17, 20204 minThe Adventures of a Fellow Modeler, Part 2What I love about this hobby is the wealth of resources available to modelers (hobby magazines, YouTube videos, on-line chats, Facebook...
Rand JohnsonFeb 5, 20203 minThe (Mis)Adventures of a Fellow ModelerMy 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...
Rand JohnsonNov 30, 20192 minHappy Holidays from Crystal River ProductsHas 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...
Rand JohnsonSep 7, 20193 minHello 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...
Seth JohnsonSep 7, 20191 minSeth's layout: On30, shadowbox-styleConfession: I'm an On30 guy. I'm as fond as detailed, meticulously-prototype-y layouts / structures / rolling stock as the next fellow,...
Seth JohnsonMar 6, 20191 minFirst 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...
Rand JohnsonDec 30, 20182 min‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly, to Be Thankful, and to Be HopefulWe 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...
Rand JohnsonSep 19, 20185 minWhere to start?I think that’s the question most model railroad hobbyists face when they first consider taking the plunge into building their dream...
Seth JohnsonSep 4, 20182 minA fresh start for a great brandMy 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...