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Why Build A Branch Line Model Train Layout? Why Build A Branch Line Model Train Layout?

Branch lines are a popular theme for small model train layouts. A branch line is... 

What Model Railroaders Get From The Hobby

If you ask model railway enthusiasts “what appeals about the hobby?”... 

Planning A Small Model Train Layout Planning A Small Model Train Layout

The C&G Layout by Chuck Schutz of West Palm Beach, Florida, is a great example.... 

How Model Train Classification Yards Work How Model Train Classification Yards Work

Most model railroaders have far more cars (rolling stock) and locomotives than they... 

The C & G RR Layout The C & G RR Layout

I wouldn’t have thought you could build much of a model railroad layout... 

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Tips

A Good Quality Locomotive Will Make All The Difference A Good Quality Locomotive Will Make All The Difference

It can be very frustrating having a locomotive that you need to push to get going,... 

How Model Train Locomotives Work How Model Train Locomotives Work

A locomotive runs by picking up an electrical current from the metal rails through... 

How Model Train Track Works And What Can Go Wrong How Model Train Track Works And What Can Go Wrong

Model train track consists of two metal rails separated by plastic tie sections.... 

How To Avoid Model Railroad Derailments How To Avoid Model Railroad Derailments

Are you frustrated because your model trains derail from time to time? This was a... 

Mailbox Color for Your Era Mailbox Color for Your Era

US Mailbox Here is an interesting article from N Scale Limited about using the proper... 

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Twin City Model Railroad Museum

New Book Chronicles 75 Year History of the Twin City Model Railroad Museum New Book Chronicles 75 Year History of the Twin City Model Railroad Museum

The storied history of the Twin City Model Railroad Museum is chronicled in a new book titled The Twin City Model Railroad Club/Museum 1934-2009.  The book is now available in the Museum’s gift shop at Bandana Square, Suite 222, 1021 Bandana Blvd. East, St. Paul MN, 55108; cost is $20 including tax.  On Saturday nights in February, the book’s... [Read more...]

Night Trains Event at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum Night Trains Event at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum

Saturday, November 28th was the start of the 2009 – 2010 Night Trains season at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Every year beginning on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving and running through the last Saturday in February, the Museum hosts it’s annual Night Trains event. The event starts at 6 pm and lasts... [Read more...]

Pictures from “The Circus Moves by Rail” show at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum Pictures from “The Circus Moves by Rail” show at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum

Last month, I told you about the “The Circus Moves by Rail” show at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum scheduled for October 10th and 11th and said that I would follow up by posting pictures of the event. Here are the pictures I took at the event! Also, check out the videos I posted earlier for this event . The event was held at the Twin City Model... [Read more...]

Videos from “The Circus Moves by Rail” show at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum Videos from “The Circus Moves by Rail” show at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum

Last month, I told you about the “The Circus Moves by Rail” show at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum scheduled for October 10th and 11th and said that I would follow up by posting pictures of the event. Well, I’m posting videos I took at the event! I’ll post pictures in another post. The event was held at the Twin City Model Railroad... [Read more...]

Twin City Model Railroad Museum on Saint Paul Community TV Twin City Model Railroad Museum on Saint Paul Community TV

I found a great video created in October 2007 by a Saint Paul Community Television channel. This video tells some of the history of the Twin City Model Railroad Museum much better than I can. Enjoy!  Read More →

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