The Silver Rail Club’s 200th video

Silver Rail Club's 200th video

Name: Peter Martens Forum User Name: Peter_J_M Railroad Name: The Silver Rail Club Location: Cumberland, Virginia Scale: O-scale Theme: Our 200th video! Description: Since 2007, the Silver Rail Club has provided fun and engaging model train activities for seniors, veterans, their families and the general public. We truly have 3-rail, O-scale to-go as we enjoy […]

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Details emerge about a pedestrian struck and killed by UP 4-8-4 in Colorado

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DENVER — Details are emerging about the moment leading up to a person’s death Saturday after being struck by Union Pacific 4-8-4 No. 844 north of Denver. About 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, the Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days train, a chartered special led by Union Pacific 4-8-4 Northern No. 844 and made up of 21 […]

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The Silver Rail Club’s 200th video

Silver Rail Club's 200th video

Name: Peter Martens Forum User Name: Peter_J_M Railroad Name: The Silver Rail Club Location: Cumberland, Virginia Scale: O-scale Theme: Our 200th video! Description: Since 2007, the Silver Rail Club has provided fun and engaging model train activities for seniors, veterans, their families and the general public. We truly have 3-rail, O-scale to-go as we enjoy […]

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New products from the September 2018 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine

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BOOK ’EM JACKO: Give five-oh a prominent spot on your O gauge layout with the no. 279-4435 Police Plaza from Menards. The multi-story police station features a brightly illuminated entrance (guarded by, who else? Jack the police dog) and a rooftop helipad with police chopper. The roof has flashing red LEDs, and the helipad has […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 28

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 28

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This time on Off The Rails, host Gerry Leone has fun with foam! Not the type of foam insulation board typically used in model railroad scenery. Instead, Gerry keeps his focus on open-cell and closed-cell foam commonly used as model railroad product packaging. […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 28

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 28

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This time on Off The Rails, host Gerry Leone has fun with foam! Not the type of foam insulation board typically used in model railroad scenery. Instead, Gerry keeps his focus on open-cell and closed-cell foam commonly used as model railroad product packaging. […]

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How-to Library: Installing a Walthers Layout Control System Switch Machine

Eric White shows the Walthers Layout Control System switch machine.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Eric White, associate editor for Model Railroader magazine, introduces you to the Walthers Layout Control System switch machine. In this instructional video, Eric reveals all the supplied parts, helpful tools, and the step-by-step installation and programming processes needed to add the switch machine […]

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How-to Library: Installing a Walthers Layout Control System Switch Machine

Eric White shows the Walthers Layout Control System switch machine.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Eric White, associate editor for Model Railroader magazine, introduces you to the Walthers Layout Control System switch machine. In this instructional video, Eric reveals all the supplied parts, helpful tools, and the step-by-step installation and programming processes needed to add the switch machine […]

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MRVP Insider: July 2018

Jenny Freeland outdoors

The summertime fun has officially begun on MR Video Plus! But as Insider host Jenny Maaske explains, MRVP is busy finding ways to keep your hobby interests rolling in the great outdoors … and the comfy indoors too!  This month, look for new Log Blogs, MRVP Tech topics, Drew’s Trackside Adventures, exclusive Layout Visits, and […]

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British vs. U.S. practices

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A former London & North Eastern Class D49 4-4-0 displays the British-style method of securing the smokebox door and using buffers with couplers. Kenneth G. Williamson Q Why did British steam locomotives use a center-locking device on the smokebox and buffers with link and chain for car coupling? How did U.S. railroads do it differently? […]

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