Bio
 
W. Thomas Compton
 
Memberships:  NMRA since 2002
                        Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Historical Society since 2002
                        Monon Railroad Historical Technical Society since ? 2007
 
Got back into trains after 40 year hiatus when my best friend died and left me his collection.  I sold that to buy a G scale Christmas tree set.  The “bug” was back.
 
I have been collecting literature about the B&O and Monon and planning for a layout since 2001.  I joined the Old Colony Model Railroad Club in Taunton, MA, to learn the skills necessary to build a home layout.  I also attended Hub Division meetings regularly.
 
Since moving to Connecticut in 2006, I have purchased a house, added a 20 X 60 layout room, and begun construction on Persimmon Crossing, a layout set in southern Indiana in 1947.  In addition to the B&O and Monon, it also includes the Southern and the Illinois Central.  One 2’ X 50’ run is scenicked and operational.  A second 2’X50’ run is under construction, as is a 9’ X 7’ double helix.
 
Visitors are always welcome.  I am usually home, days and evenings.
 
When Seeley Kellogg was elected President of Nutmeg Division, I volunteered to help.  I want attendance at the monthly meetings to grow, and with that, membership to grow.  We are trying to include meaningful clinic presentations as well as layout visits to that end.