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Five ideas for a shelf layout

A reader’s question prompted senior associate editor Steven Otte to see what kind of interesting HO scale ideas for a shelf layout he could come up with. Steven Otte photo… […]

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Patriot Rail puts a new face on Keokuk Junction operations

…The locomotives are two of three new to the railroad. Steve Smedley KEOKUK, Iowa — Patriot Rail, which acquired the Keokuk Junction Railway last year, has begun upgrading the railroad’s… […]

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Port Harbor Railroad unveils units honoring first responders, veterans NEWSWIRE

The Port Harbor Railroad in Granite City, Ill., has unveiled units honoring first responders and veterans. Steve Smedley Port Harbor’s Dominic Montero, left, designed the paint schemes for the two… […]

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Friends of the 261 forced to cancel June steam trip NEWSWIRE

En route to Duluth, Milwaukee Road No. 261 passes through Hinckley, Minn., on June 4, 2016. A similar trip for this June has been cancelled. Steve Glischinski MINNEAPOLIS – The Friends… […]

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Milwaukee Road 261 to pull ‘Gourmet Express’ excursions NEWSWIRE

Milwaukee Road 261 departs Minneapolis with a “Gourmet Express” trip in September 2018. Steve Glischinski MINNEAPOLIS — The Friends of the 261 will operate “Gourmet Express” excursions pulled by Milwaukee… […]

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Minnesota museum acquires dome car, restores EMD F9

…Harbors, Minn. It was built in 1955 and was originally part of the Great Northern’s Empire Builder. Steve Glischinski Dome car Puget Sound was donated to the museum this summer… […]

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Five tips for railfanning with kids

…with too many trains. Steve Sweeney No. 1: Be flexible when you are watching trains with children The big day is here. It’s time to go watch, chase, or look… […]

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Minnesota Southern to reopen line, acquires larger locomotives NEWSWIRE

A Minnesota Southern train crosses a trestle at Magnolia. Steve Glischinski LUVERNE, Minn. – The Minnesota Southern Railway hopes to reopen the western end of its line following flooding which… […]

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The man behind The Fabelmans and its Lionel trains

The Fabelmans’ Lionel trains have been the subject of some speculation lately. You may have recently seen the semi-biopic about Steven Spielberg’s life and wondered about the company that provided… […]

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How to build a paper structure

While David and Co. continue construction on the N scale project layout, Steve Sweeney shares his techniques for assembling a cardstock house kit. Follow along, as Steve walks and talks… […]

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Lake Superior Railroad Museum overhauls steam program NEWSWIRE

Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range 332 on a 2017 photo charter. Steve Glischinski DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Railroad Museum is overhauling its steam program for 2020, sending locomotive… […]

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Illinois grain facility acquires rare SD18M

A rare SD18M is now on hand for AgRail of Bloomington, Ill., to replace the company’s ex-Guilford GP7. Steve Smedley BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Grain terminal operator AgRail LLC is moving… […]

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