What We Really Do at Rail Yard Studios
Posted by Sally Hendrick on May 13th 2026
What we really do, or at least what we began doing, was good ole blue-collar labor. In fact, we still do that.
Our railroad construction/maintenance business feeds the artisan craftsman side. It's a s…
Reclaimed Railroad Benches: The Enduring Story of Benton Avenue
Posted by Sally Hendrick on May 13th 2026
A Moment in History: The Classic Railcar Bench Experience
Clara Whitmore arrived early, like she always did.
The Benton Avenue station wasn’t much to look at in 1911—just a modest wooden d…
Shuffleboard: A Game for the Ages Meets the Railroad
Posted by Sally Hendrick on Sep 10th 2024
Shuffleboard has a rich history dating back to 15th century England. Originally, it was played by sliding coins down a table, a game known as “shove groat” or "shovel-penny". It became pop…
Ahead of the Curve: Sculpture Made from Carnegie Rail
Posted by Robert Hendrick on Aug 9th 2024
We sculpted this work of art from sections of century-old reclaimed steel to pay homage to the classic lines of the railroad. The railway runs outdoors and indoors, and this sculpture can be exhibited…