tjmfishing’s Layout

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Taylor is building an HO layout and he has a tour video up. It’s a great walkthrough of the layout and his future plans for it. He also did a few railfan videos on his layout, complete with sound added.

I Want, I Want

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Pacific Western Rail Systems has announced that they will be producing an Alco C-630M model for all major Canadian railroads, with or without sound. I want it!

Phoenix Model Train Stores

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Here are a few links to Phoenix model train stores and train stores near Phoenix, Arizona. An Affair With Trains Arizona Train Depot (Mesa) Hobby Bench (Phoenix and Glendale) (website not responding Dec 2016) Roy’s Train World (closed in 2014) Mesa Models (website not responding July 2017) Hobo Bill’s Train House (may be closed) (was Jack’s Trains) (Glendale) Also see … Read more

BNSF 12580

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Someone pointed out that Overland Models is coming out with a model of Operation Lifesaver caboose BNSF 12580. This caboose is a semi-permanent resident of Winnipeg at the BNSF short line in town. The model will be “only” $300! I don’t think I will be ordering one. Here’s a shot I took of BNSF 12580 … Read more

Last Freight

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I am moving in a month or so and my layout has to go. I started removing track two nights ago and it is going fast. Here is the last freight train on my model train layout. CN 3125 collected one hopper car and the work train from the Bathurst yard, then did one circuit … Read more

Moncton Model Railroad Show 2009

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My oldest son and I went to the Moncton Model Railroad Show and took some pictures. By all accounts it was a great show, with good attendance and good displays. I was glad to talk to a bunch of old friends and catch up. View the gallery