Most of my layout buildings are named after family members, places I have lived or been too. All my buildings are scratch built and my layout represents a good part of my life. Every time I run my Railroad it reminds me of someone or something from my life.
Northport Sweet Shop, because that's where We lived. Maag Bank because that's my family name.
Baby Ruth factory for my Wife Ruth.
Alexis Theater for my Granddaughter.
Schrimpe Produce for my wife's family name, they owned a farm on Long Island, NY.
Bellerose Diner, I grew up in Bellerose NY
Lionel Tin-Plate cars with my Grandkid's names.
A Ryder gas station for my Grandson Ryder.
Ryder Express Lionel cars restored with pictures of all my Grandsons relatives pictures in the windows
Hoods Milk factory because my Grandfather designed the Hood' Milk Cow.