Watch Talgo build high speed trains

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Talgo trains under construction in Milwaukee. Matt Van Hattem Go behind the scenes and watch America’s newest passenger trains come to life in the January 2013 issue of Trains magazine. We spent two years visiting Talgo’s plant in Milwaukee, documenting the assembly of the new Series 8 trainsets, which will enter revenue service on the […]

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Intermodal crane at work

Ever wonder how the UPS and FedEx Ground packages you ship travel across the country? They go by train. And in the December 2012 issue of Trains magazine, we take you inside one of the top railroad intermodal yards for FedEx and UPS Ground shipments: BNSF Railway’s Willow Springs terminal outside Chicago. We spent 24 hours inside […]

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Video: National Train Show Report part 1

Cody Grivno at the National Train Show

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   On August 3-5, 2012, members of the Model Railroader staff attended the National Train Show in Grand Rapids, Mich. The show took place at the end of the National Model Railroad Association’s national convention week. In part 1, you’ll see associate editor […]

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Video: A visit to Trainfest 2011

Trainfest 2011 report

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Get an overview of Trainfest 2011 with Model Railroader managing editor David Popp. You’ll see some of the many club layouts featured at “America’s largest operating model railroad show. This year’s show was held on November 12-13, 2011 and celebrated its 40th anniversary. […]

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