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Introduction to Operations

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Mark N. Goedert

The purpose of building a layout is so we can see our trains run. Adding operations to your layout can give you more to do with your trains in addition to running in circles. What is Model Railroad Operations? Operations Continue reading Introduction to Operations→

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Allen McClellan Virginian and Ohio (V&O)

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Mark N. Goedert

Below are photos of W. Allen McCelland’s Virginian and Ohio Railroad when the layout was on tour for the NMRA National Convention. I extend my personal thanks to Allen for sharing this impressive layout with the members of the NMRA.

Posted in Layouts | Tagged nmra convention

Bessemer and Lake Erie Hopper Cars

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Mark N. Goedert

I found a hopper unit train sitting in Oak Park IL facing West on the old B&O heading into Forest Park. The open hoppers were the older drop bottom hopper cars and had moderate weathering. Some of the cars were Continue reading Bessemer and Lake Erie Hopper Cars→

Posted in Freight Cars | Tagged details, hopper, prototype, weathering

GP35 Prototype GLC 391

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Mark N. Goedert

The Great Lakes Central (GLC), originally called the Tuscola and Saginaw Bay Railroad (TSBY), is a regional railroad in the state of Michigan. Operations for the TSBY began in 1977 and continue as of this writing. The photos in this Continue reading GP35 Prototype GLC 391→

Posted in Locomotives | Tagged gp35, prototype

Free-mo Modular Railroading

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Mark N. Goedert

Free-mo is where many individual hobbyists come together to connect individual model railroad sections into a large, high quality, operating layout.    About Free-mo The Free-mo standard emphasizes realistic scenery and trains.  Free-mo is a great alternative for individuals that Continue reading Free-mo Modular Railroading→

Posted in Layouts, Shows | Tagged free-mo, modular, nmra convention

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