I'd imagine I'm not alone in the model railroading community with a lack of space for a layout.   However, research of a specific prototype location, its industries and traffic has been a rewarding substitute for physically building things.

I've been following the MRH community for several months now and found some great ideas and resources through the various posts here plus external blogs, so I'm returning the favor by sharing my external blog (http://kcspur.blogspot.com) documenting my just-beginning efforts to model an industrial branch line in Kansas City, MO that was once operated by the Frisco.