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Hallmark’s best known models included Santa Fe’s famous Blue Goose 4-6-4 and both AT&SF 2-10-4 and 4-8-4. Hallmarks Super Crown AT&SF Blue Goose 4-6-4. Bobby would become the first woman president of the Model Railroad Industry Association in 1981. She would later be inducted into their Hall Of Fame in 1996.
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Aug 30, 2018 · A Tour of the Central Coast Model Railroad About 7 minutes, published August 30, 2018 Train Ride Through the Central Coast Model Railroad on SP's "Lark" About 5.5 minutes, published September 2, 2018 The museum will include an operating 1200 square foot model railroad which will visually set the context within which local railroads operated.
Mar 1, 2024 · The Tennessee Valley Model Railroaders, Inc. (TVMRi) is thrilled to invite the public to a unique open house event, showcasing the art and craft of model railroading. Scheduled for March 2nd, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., this event at 4119 Cromwell Road, Chattanooga, TN, is a perfect outing for families and hobbyists alike.
- Era Overview
- The Trains of The Era
- Industries and Scenery
The Pioneer Era was a crucial period in railroading history, where rail technology broke with the practices of previous transportation methods, and came into its own. This was also a tumultuous era in North American history, marked by events such as the Civil War and aggressive westward expansion. Railroading as an industry was less than half a cen...
Locomotives
Although railroading was still a relatively new technology, locomotives were evolving at an incredible rate. Just 30 years since the first steam locomotive took to North American rails, designs had gone from looking like something resembling a distillery on wheelsto having an appearance which even railroading novices today would recognize. Featuring driving wheels, a cast iron boiler, an enclosed cab, and separate tender, the locomotives of this era would set forth the basic hallmarks of all...
Passenger Cars
The Pioneer Era brought a massive improvement in passenger transportation, the likes of which had never been seen before. People accustomed to riding in cramped stagecoachesover rough terrain could enjoy a smooth ride at a considerably faster pace on the railroad, with plenty of space for their luggage and personal comfort. Cars of this era were predominantly made of wood, and included classic features such as open platforms at each end. Earlier cars would feature flat roofs, rigid frames, an...
Freight Cars
Railroading revolutionized freight transportation during this time as well, allowing for the bulk transfer of goods with a rate of efficiency and low expense that was previously unheard of. This spurred the development of new industries and helped drive an increased demand for raw materials and agricultural produce. One of the most revolutionary developments was refrigerated transportation, allowing produce to be shipped longer distances in specially built refrigerated boxcars. In wartime, fr...
Although massive growth was taking place during this time, America was still in it’s infancy. Most towns were newly established, and architecture was mostly small-scale and fairly rudimentary, even in larger cities. Dominant industries of the time included mining, agriculture, manufacturing and lumber. Large corporations were not common in this era...
Our plan is to offer youth programs, scout programs, and resources for educators, with scenery clinics, layout and diorama workshops, merit badges, field trips for public, private, and home schools. Education and entertainment at its best! Missouri Model Railroad Museum is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization EIN # 88-1656577.
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Nov 18, 2018 · Rule #4: Be flexible about the need to make changes or try something different. We learned a lot from visiting and operating on different railroads, observing both good and bad. We kept copies of forms and operating instructions from other model railroads, collected railroad timetables, and studied maps.
The Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society (WCMRS) operates the Diablo Valley Lines (DVL) model railroad, one of the most mountainous and one of the largest exclusively HO scale model railroads in the United States. This model railroad features standard gauge, narrow gauge, and interurban (overhead electric) freight and trolley lines.
