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Eaglewings Layout Sale
"We have decided to virtually start over; we are going to be selling lots of "Eaglewings" steel buildings, accessories and rolling stock.
Nov 25, 2013 - 8:30:18 AM
Big Boy No. 4014 Prepares to Leave Pomona
Preparations are almost compete that will allow moving Union Pacific's latest addition to its heritage locomotive fleet from its former home at RailGiants Museum in Pomona, CA, to the roundhouse in Cheyenne, WY
Nov 22, 2013 - 9:00:00 AM
22nd Annual Holiday Train Show rolls into New York Botanical Garden
The 22nd Annual Holiday Train Show will feature 21 model trains zipping and zagging around miniaturized replicas of Radio City Music Hall, the Brooklyn Bridge, Yankee Stadium and other Gotham landmark
Nov 20, 2013 - 7:51:13 AM
Leesburg artist helps celebrate train depot's anniversary
In recognition of 100 years of railroad and museum activity at the old Tavares and Gulf Railroad depot, artist Dan Crusie has created a new painting of the structure.
Nov 12, 2013 - 7:48:59 AM
Man Pieces Together Historic Train Cars for High-Speed Cross-Country Journey
The cars on the Station to Station train were built between 1916 and 1953
Oct 9, 2013 - 8:00:00 AM
All Aboard Florida secures right of way for Orlando-Miami passenger-rail
The agreement enables All Aboard Florida to construct rail infrastructure parallel to the State Road 528 Corridor.
Oct 7, 2013 - 8:00:00 AM
Suncoast Center for Fine Scale Modeling Reopens
Suncoast Center for Fine Scale Modeling re-opens after being closed all summer for repairs and updates.
Sep 30, 2013 - 8:00:00 AM
Taltree Arboretum & Gardens' Haunted Railroad & Fall Festival
Go to Taltree Arboretum & Gardens Oct. 1 through 31 for a spooky good time and to celebrate the fall season.
Sep 26, 2013 - 8:00:00 AM
USA Trains SD70 MAC's Back In Stock
USA trains announces that their SD70 MAC's are back in stock. New road numbers have arrived.
Aug 29, 2013 - 3:07:41 PM
Aristo-Craft Sale Items
NYC Snow Plow, Dome-Tank "GENERAL MOLASSES" and all 2-bay Coal Hoppers are on sale at Aristo-Craft now until 8/27/2013.
Aug 20, 2013 - 9:05:47 AM
Ultimate Trains, Nanton, Alberta
What would you do for a living if you grew up, train-obsessed, in a tiny Swiss town spitting distance from the main line between Zurich and Germany?
Aug 15, 2013 - 9:34:51 AM
Around the World in an Afternoon at the Morris Arboretum
Now open until Labor Day, the Morris Arboretum's Garden Railway is a re-creation of sculptures of important architectural buildings from around the world.
Aug 2, 2013 - 6:00:00 AM
Vilas County Lumber Company
I ran across this website the other day. Thought it might be of interest to builders.
Jul 30, 2013 - 7:00:00 AM
'Garden Railway Circus Week' at Morris Arboretum pays tribute to Philadelphia's circus history
What was once a tranquil bonsai garden is now Morris Arboretum's bustling railway attraction featuring circus carts.
Jul 4, 2013 - 12:50:51 PM
Need Track? 4th Of July Spectacular Sale
Aristo-Craft is having a 4th of July special on track. It starts right now!
Jul 2, 2013 - 9:32:52 AM
End of the line for Floquil and Polly Scale
Testors has announced that it is ending its Floquil and Polly Scale lines of paints, including dozens of model-railroad specific colors.
Jun 17, 2013 - 9:00:00 AM
Aristo-Craft Father's Day Celebration
Aristo-Craft is having a Father's Day sale. It starts now and ends June 17th, 2013
Jun 14, 2013 - 9:00:00 AM
*Breaking News* - Marklin to Close Waukesha, WI Office
Marklin will be closing its Waukesha, WI office the end of July.
May 29, 2013 - 3:18:32 PM
Aristo-Craft's New Arrivals
Aristo-Craft announces the arrival of 19 items in their latest container shipment.
May 15, 2013 - 10:00:00 AM
Got Bricks? You can print them out with this website
This FREE website allows you to create different patterned brick walls that you can print out in over 20 scales.
Apr 25, 2013 - 10:00:00 AM
Preservation Award Winner: Orchard Park Railroad Depot
The Orchard Park railroad depot is a former Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh Railway station owned by the Western New York Railway Historical Society.
Apr 24, 2013 - 9:00:00 AM
Aristo-Craft and Trainworld are having sales
Emails from Aristo-Craft and Trainworld arrived in my in box. I've provided links to both below.
Apr 10, 2013 - 8:02:18 AM
New Mexico enacts locomotive fuel tax bill
At first I thought it was bad news for Railroads but it is actually a positive law.
Apr 5, 2013 - 9:00:00 AM
Pennsylvania college offers introductory course for engineers, conductors
For the sixth-straight year, Bucks County Community College in Newtown, Pa., is offering a locomotive engineer and conductor basic training program. Classes begin May 4.
Apr 5, 2013 - 7:37:54 AM
Press Release - Marklin's future is secure
A long, awaited decision has now been taken: Sieber & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG, is taking over model railway manufacturer Marklin.
Mar 22, 2013 - 9:00:00 AM
Trainworld On-Line Sale
Trainworld is not going to the East Coast Large Scale Train Show, but that doesn't mean you can't get a good deal.
Mar 20, 2013 - 7:49:13 AM
Aristo-Craft announces Track Sale!
Aristo-Craft announces Track Sale. 1 WEEK ONLY. Starting Immediately And Ends On March 18th, 2013 At Midnight.
Mar 12, 2013 - 8:30:08 AM
New 40ft Plug Door Boxcar from Aristocraft
If you don't subscribe to the Aristo-Craft Newsletter, they have just released a new 40 Foot Plug Door boxcar
Mar 5, 2013 - 9:23:26 AM
China's Railway System
China's Modern Railway System seems very familiar. Look at these photos and see what you think.
Feb 21, 2013 - 2:00:00 PM
Iconic H&R Trains up for grabs
The shop being on the market isn't news. She and her husband have been quietly trying to sell it for the past five years.
Feb 9, 2013 - 4:45:34 PM
City's sewer project has closed several Lauritzen Gardens areas
Omaha's big sewer project is temporarily changing the shape of Lauritzen Gardens. It's just one of dozens of sites in eastern Omaha that will see work over the next few years.
Nov 1, 2012 - 6:00:00 AM
Colorado's Tiny Town got its own small railroad
The 15-inch gauge, steam--powered railroad at Tiny Town fits right in with its 100 miniature buildings including a school, firehouse, library, hotel, church, stores and homes.
Oct 16, 2012 - 6:00:00 AM
Walthers remains a giant in the world of model railroading
In 1899, 7-year-old Bill Walthers received his first toy train for Christmas. He got an infected blister on his thumb from long stretches of play and had to undergo a minor surgery.
Sep 27, 2012 - 6:00:00 AM
Is MTH Still in the Large ScaleTrain Businesss?
Has MTH has sold off it molds and exited the Large Scale market? That's the rumor. I visit with Andy Edleman, Vice President for Marketing with MTH Electric Trains and talk about Large Scale or "Gauge One" as it is called by MTH.
Sep 7, 2012 - 9:00:00 AM
Railway company to build passenger service from Miami to Orlando
A Miami real estate and transportation company announced a $1 billion project to build a train service between Miami and Orlando.
Aug 10, 2012 - 8:00:00 AM
La Grange executive helps launch return of Pullman cars
A lifelong love of trains is driving a La Grange executive's latest project to restore Pullman sleeping cars for first-class trips from Chicago to New York and New Orleans.
Aug 4, 2012 - 6:02:33 AM
Green Bay offers visitors more than just green and gold
There is a lot to do in Green Bay, WI. The National Railroad Museum would be the number one stop on my list.
Jul 30, 2012 - 9:00:00 AM
Lackawanna Railroad Movie Set in 1:32
Here's an interesting website. A complete movie set for filming in 1:32 scale depicting any time between 1925 and 1970.
Jul 27, 2012 - 9:00:00 AM
Eaglewings Iron Craft - New Products - New Bridges - New Buildings
Watch this video about new buildings and bridges from Eaglewings Iron Craft. More detail and custom painting highlight these new products.
Jun 8, 2012 - 4:36:09 PM
National Train Day
National Train Day is this weekend. It marks the 143rd anniversary of the creation of the nation's first transcontinental railroad, on May 10, 1869.
May 8, 2012 - 10:00:00 AM
Museum's trains are no small deal
With the Large Scale National Convention in Chicago this year, here is a place I've always wanted to go to, Hall of Transportation, "The Great Train Story".
May 7, 2012 - 11:04:58 AM
Amtrak unveils plan for fleet replacement
Amtrak released an updated version of its fleet plan outlining the railroad's approach to replace aging locomotives and rail cars to meet future high-speed and intercity passenger-rail service needs.
May 3, 2012 - 3:00:00 PM
The Taltree Railway Garden is now open
The Taltree Railway Garden tells amazing stories of American railroads in the context of a large display garden.
Apr 12, 2012 - 6:00:00 AM
Discount USA Trains Is Online!
If you know what you are looking for, why are you forced to wade through all the other products you do not want? We feel the same way. That is why we created www.DiscountUSATrains.com.
Apr 6, 2012 - 11:21:44 AM
New Hope Valley Railway Begins 2012 Season April 22 with Science Activities
New Hope Valley Railway (NHVR), the Triangle's Train, will kick off its 2012 season on Sunday, April 22, with a full-day of free demonstrations and kids' activities as well as its regularly scheduled steam and diesel locomotive train rides.
Apr 5, 2012 - 6:00:00 AM
**UPDATE** - Aristo-Craft Sale
For those of you interested in the Aristo-Craft sale here is an update direct from Scott Polk.
Feb 28, 2012 - 4:00:00 PM
Aristocraft takes 40% leap, backwards!
40% off MSRP all in stock G scale items with free shipping on orders over $200. It only happens every February 29th. Get your list together.
Feb 27, 2012 - 4:38:59 PM
*PRESS RELEASE* Bachmann's announces new brass track
Bachmann's new brass track is for indoor and outdoor use. Plastic ties are made with ultraviolet stabilizer to preserve them in heat and sunlight. Shipping now.
Feb 24, 2012 - 10:00:00 AM
VES Enterprises offers discount at East Coast Show
VES Enterprises will offer an opportunity for you to save 10% off of any structure at their booth this March 23rd & 24th at the ECLSTS.
Feb 8, 2012 - 9:00:00 AM
Wild West Building Frontages
Here's a new product I came across while looking for Garden Railroad videos. They are cast resin American Wild Western style building frontages and boardwalk kits for G gauge railways.
Jan 18, 2012 - 6:00:00 AM
Canada train journey: high life on the Train de Charlevoix
A newly restored loggers' railway offers a scenic route from Quebec City to a region known as the "Garden of Canada".
Jan 13, 2012 - 6:00:00 AM
Attention train fans: Railroad Museum of PA announces 2012 events
Experience the awe-inspiring power of trains and the fascinating heritage of our nation's railroading on display during 2012 at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Jan 11, 2012 - 6:00:00 AM
Colorado Railroad Museum pays tribute to trains, tradition
The museum's collection includes early steam locomotives, contemporary diesel, cabooses, passenger cars and a variety of freight cars.
Jan 9, 2012 - 10:07:17 AM
Celebrations this week will mark the Ghost Town & Calico Railroad's anniversary
While other attractions here have come and gone, the Ghost Town & Calico Railroad, like its 120-year-old steam engine, has endured. And thank goodness, so has the chicken dinner.
Jan 7, 2012 - 9:47:37 AM
***Press Release*** - Woodland Scenics
"The good news is that no one was hurt during the fire or evacuation process. The bad news is that it took out a couple of our manufacturing buildings."
Jan 7, 2012 - 9:39:27 AM
EXTRA - Woodland Scenics burning in Linn Creek
"Fire officials in Linn Creek are battling a structure fire Thursday afternoon. Woodland Scenics is currently on fire."
Jan 6, 2012 - 6:56:46 AM
Trains and Steaks, Just a short flight
Looking for a great place to eat, where LGB trains deliver your drinks and run around the restaurant? Here is the place for you.
Nov 15, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Holiday News from St. Aubin
St. Aubin has some special news for the Holiday Season. They will be attending Trainfest, longer store hours and Santa will be hanging out at the store. Read the full press release for more.
Nov 4, 2011 - 10:00:00 AM
VIDEO: LGB Tour in Nuernberg, Germany (2005)
What seems like a long time ago, LGB created trains in Germany. We had the chance to take the factory tour and shoot some video back in 2005. We have remaster the videos in a higher definition and have uploaded them for you to enjoy. Nothing like a bit of nostalgia to remind you of the good old days. Watch all three parts.
Oct 25, 2011 - 10:00:00 AM
Mattel to buy Thomas the Tank Engine
The maker of the Barbie doll, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price toys is buying HIT in a $680m cash deal. It means Mattel will now own all the rights to Thomas the Tank Engine.
Oct 25, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Valparaiso offers a 'Valley of Paradise'
Imagine a model train layout covering an acre with trains coming and going everywhere across 30 bridges and through all kinds of topography with about 500 varieties of plants
Oct 4, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Rocky Serenade
Rocky Mountaineer offers over 45 unique train vacation packages ranging from 25 to 2 days on four distinctive rail routes.
Sep 13, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Full steam ahead as anonymous donor rescues Fry Model Railway Museum
A 93 year old retired farmer has come to the rescue of Malahide's famous thatched house, Casino House, and a model railway museum that was recently evicted from its home.
Aug 31, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Arboretum's construction project comes to fruition
The Railway Garden, a model train travels a track that weaves its way among tiny buildings and carefully placed plants.
Aug 5, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
West Florida Railroad Museum
The last train pulled out of the depot which closed back in 1973 and later bought by the Santa Rosa Historical Society and was partially restored with a 1976 Bicentennial grant.
Jul 4, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Utica, IN - Find some peace and quiet in Utica's Hidden Hill Nursery
Hidden Hill will host Train Day on Sunday, when the creator of the trains will offer advice on adding trains to gardens.
Jun 3, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Union Pacific Railroad
Building a transcontinental railroad was first discussed by congress in the 1830's. In 1862 the Northern Congress passed a bill which chartered the Union Pacific Railroad Company to start the project.
Jun 1, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
All aboard at Akron Zoo
An addition to the park, a bright red, solar-powered train named the A&K Wilber Express, could be a huge attraction when it opens Saturday.
May 25, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Botanic Garden's train exhibit chugs along
12 years ago it was supposed to be a one time train exhibit. Well this year it's time to do it again.
May 24, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
GE Transportation to build locomotive plant in Texas
GE Transportation announced plans to establish a new locomotive manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The new facility will create more than 500 jobs.
May 17, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Ground-Effect Robot Could Be Key To Future High-Speed Trains
I remember reading in Popular Mechanics around 1965 that I would be flying to work by 1999. Well this new ground effects train may get me a little closer.
May 11, 2011 - 7:00:00 AM
High Speed Rail to Las Vegas, Jackpot or Bust?
Will the DesertXpress be the Jackpot of High Speed Rail travel to Las Vegas? You'll have to drive to Victorville to find out.
May 6, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Tweetsie Railroad opens for 2011
Tweetsie Railroad starts its season Friday, with its Wild West park open and famous steam locomotive running Fridays through Sundays; open daily May 27-Aug. 21. There'll be the Railfan Weekend (Sept. 10-11) and the evening Ghost Train (Fridays-Saturdays, Sept. 30-Oct 29).
Apr 25, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Littleton, CO - The Hudson Gardens
Little engineers and adult train buffs are entranced by two trains as they toot and chug their way through a Colorado-inspired landscape!
Apr 21, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Exclusive: Interview with Russ Reinberg Publisher of Finescale Railroader Magazine
A few years ago, Outdoor Railroader changed its name to Finescale Railroader and changed the format to include coverage of other scales. Many believe that was the beginning of the end for the magazine that had come to represent the model railroader in Large Scale. Come read this exclusive interview with Russ and find out the details behind running a magazine in the world of Large Scale Trains.
Jan 10, 2007 - 10:00:00 AM
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