We turned the place upside down looking for answers to subscriber’s inquiries in this episode of Ask MRVP! This round, host David Popp answers questions about hopper cars, layout wiring, additional turnout troubles, and much more. There’s even an inquiry about his fabulous wardrobe! Tune in and check it out! […]
Learn about BNSF Railway’s famed “Southern Transcon,” the former Santa Fe main line between Los Angeles and Chicago! See priority intermodal and automotive trains and Amtrak’s Southwest Chief in spectacular desert scenery, and experience the Transcon right on your computer, only from www.TrainsMag.com! […]
Colorado’s storied narrow gauge railroads still live with the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, operating between Chama, N.M., and Antonito, Colo. See narrow gauge steam battle the grades in spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery with www.Trains.com. […]
Watch Electro-Motive Diesel’s SD70ACe demonstrator units roll tonnage on the mountain grades of CSX Transportation’s former Clinchfield Railroad main line. The railroad between St. Paul, Va., and Irwin, Tenn., features spectacular scenery, high bridges, and heavy trains, brought to you by www.Trains.com. […]
See classic EMD F units on Maine Eastern’s coastal passenger trains out of Brunswick, Maine. Amtrak’s Downeastern also makes an appearance. Come along, with Trains. […]
Norfolk Southern’s office car train, complete with classic EMD F units for power, is a perennial railfan favorite. See the train and its historic locomotives operate through great southeastern scenery, from www.Trains.com. […]
The age of steam has passed from revenue railroading in the U.S., but a dedicated group of photographers and railroaders keep its memory alive through special photo charters across the country. Ride along at the Sumpter Valley, Virginia & Truckee, Strasburg Rail Road, Steam Into History, and other operations with www.Trains.com. […]
Children of all ages love the circus – and the circus train! See the famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey “Blue Unit” circus train run over Norfolk Southern and learn more about its operation and consist with www.TrainsMag.com. […]
Former Southern Railway 2-8-2 No. 4501 is one of the most famous excursion locomotives in the world. Learn more about its history and restoration with the Norfolk Southern 21st Century Steam program from Trains. […]
Nevada’s famed Virginia & Truckee Railroad, once the richest railroad in the world saw a tourist revival decades after the route was abandoned. See the railroad’s steam-powered tourist operations in the Comstock Lode region with www.TrainsMag.com. […]
See Western Maryland Scenic Railroad pull winter photo freights out of Cumberland, Md., on the original Western Maryland’s right-of-way. Follow along with 2-8-0 No. 734, brought to you by www.TrainsMag.com. […]
Name: David Smith Forum User Name: David Smith Description: Here is a video of that goes along with my “Building a Layout” and shows the control panel evolution from the beginning in 2006 to its final state in 2013. […]
