Steel Mill Operation, Part One “The Coal Dumper Job”

Model locomotive near steel mill

Check out operations on Thomas Wilson’s Union Railroad, Clairton Coke Works layout. The layout was featured on page 69 in Bernie Kempinski’s book “The Model Railroader Guide to Steel Mills.” Information was taken from Thomas’ late uncle on the operation, who was a Union RR engineer for 38 years in the plant. This is part […]

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MRVP Layout Visit: John Mueller’s C&NW in HO scale

John Mueller's HO scale CNW Northern Memories model railroad

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Enjoy this exclusive video tour of John Mueller’s C&NW-themed HO scale (1:87) layout inspired by railroad operations and locations in northern Wisconsin. Follow the action along the line, and then look for additional coverage of the layout in a forthcoming issue of Model Railroader magazine. […]

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MRVP Layout Visit: John Mueller’s C&NW in HO scale

John Mueller's HO scale CNW Northern Memories model railroad

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Enjoy this exclusive video tour of John Mueller’s C&NW-themed HO scale (1:87) layout inspired by railroad operations and locations in northern Wisconsin. Follow the action along the line, and then look for additional coverage of the layout in a forthcoming issue of Model Railroader magazine. […]

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