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Creating A Polar Express Layout From Scratch Few things say Christmas and the holidays like the Polar Express. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced model railroader or are looking at ways to introduce your child to model railroading, the Polar Express layout is a great theme to explore, especially at this time of year. While …
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We honor the men and women that have served our Great Nation in the various branches of the Armed Services and respectfully remember those that have given for their Country. Many aspects of our society have changed but the importance of this day must remain aloof and untainted from contemporary debates and division that we …
Top Holiday Gifts For Model Train Enthusiasts The holidays are almost upon us, which means it’s time to scratch our heads and think about what the perfect gifts for our loved ones look like. If you’re looking to buy gifts for model train lovers, we’re here to take the head-scratching out of the equation. Here …
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Percy The Small Engine: A Great Gift For Children If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a younger model railroader, you’re not exactly short of options! At the same time, more choice isn’t always a good thing, especially if you find yourself looking at 10 different trains and want to make sure to buy …
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Getting started with model railroading is always exhilarating. While doing so isn’t as simple as just deciding to go ahead and buy loads of stuff, planning is a massive part of the fun! There are quite a few options of scale trains to choose from, and we’re outlining everything you need to know so that …
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With nearly 200 years of history from which to seek inspiration, it can be challenging to know where to start when modeling historic railroads. While many model railroaders love modeling a specific era, going even further and modeling a particular railroad is also hugely popular. This is driven by two things: model railroaders with …
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We celebrate workers of all descriptions and all occupations that drive the engine of commerce on our Great Nation. That spirit is exemplified by the American railroad worker. This weekend we cast the spotlight on those men and women that are responsible for the operation and management of our great railway network of today. That …
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Articulated locomotives, popularly known as Mallets, have captivated model railroaders and railroad enthusiasts for nearly 100 years with good reason. The sight and sounds of those monsters of the railroads left an indelible image in the minds of many that is kept alive with current steam restoration projects like Union Pacific “Big Boy” and the …
Steam locomotives had a great thrust for water. In the early days of the railroading when schedules were more casual and division points were smaller, frequent stops for water posed no great problem. But when speed became paramount and runs became longer, frequent stops for water became problematic, especially when intense competition existed between two …
No railroad is more closely associated with the Golden State than the Southern Pacific. That dynamic association was founded in 1865 when the Southern Pacific was formed as a land holding company. That early broad focus gave SP a natural advantage to maximize diversification years later. In 1885 they acquired the Central Pacific Railroad and …
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