S. Vincent Anthony's Model Railroad

A Veteran’s Guide to Model Train Railroading: Finding Peace on the Tracks

By S. Vincent Anthony Retired US Army Veteran and Model Railroading Enthusiast, September 2025 As a fellow veteran who is walking the path of PTSD recovery, I know firsthand how the invisible wounds of service can linger long after the uniform is hung up. The nightmares, the hypervigilance, the sense of lost control—these are battles (more…)

Veteran Suicide: Our Current War – A Call to Arms for Compassion and Change

As the sun rises on another day in our great nation, I find myself reflecting on the battles we’ve fought and the ones that continue to rage unseen. We’ve stormed beaches, traversed jungles, and patrolled deserts in the name of freedom, but today, the most pressing conflict isn’t on some far-off map—it’s right here at (more…)

Remembering Chad Wilkinson: A Hero’s Unyielding Spirit

In the quiet moments of reflection, when the world slows down and we contemplate the true cost of freedom, it’s impossible not to think of those who have given everything in service to their country. Today, on this Tribute Blog, I want to honor a man whose story embodies courage, sacrifice, and an unbreakable will (more…)