Many consider state-of-the-art in the model railroading hobby today to be modeling a prototype railroad. In this first how-to DVD volume, we have collected several how-to shorts into chapters that give you for-example expert techniques on modeling a real-life railroad in miniature.
Duration : 0:5:35
NEW VERSION with more footage! For the ultimate in model railroading reality video, here’s live unrehearsed video shot at an actual op session of Joe Fugate’s well-known HO Siskiyou Line! Watch as the operating crew runs trains using prototype practices and solves the issues necessary to get model trains over the road in a realistic manner. For more see: http://model-trains-video.com
Duration : 0:4:10
Make sure to Watch Part 1 first.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yluE-aIXnxk
This is Part 2.
American Locomotive Company’s Largest Operating Steam Locomotive passed through Sibley Iowa today.
“Challenger” (No.3985) is on a 1,750 mile, 5 state tour that will end back in St. Paul Minnesota, where it began 16 days ago. It was built in 1943, and it was an amazing machine to watch, as you will see in this video.
Here is the link for the Specs and history.
http://www.uprr.com/aboutup/excurs/up3985.shtml
Part 1 shows the 1931 Ike’s Ford Model A and the Locomotive and train from a different perspective, so be sure to watch.
This video was shot by Ike Adreon, driving the “1931 Ford Model A cam.”
We felt like we were in the old days of Bonnie and Clyde or Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid.
It was exciting and we hope you enjoy this wild ride with Ike in the Model A.
One of the neatest websites from Union Pacific is this one on how the Big Boy engines work with a virtual steam locomotive in action. It’s very neat to visit this.
http://www.geocities.com/upbbloco/
Please subscribe and pass on this video to any train buffs you may know.
Thank you for watching.
Duration : 0:9:54
UP #844 Cheyenne thru Rawlins WY 3 May 2007
Union Pacific Railroad’s historic steam locomotive, No. 844, will travel more than 3,000 miles from its base in Wyoming on a 29-day, four-state tour to the Pacific Northwest, to celebrate the railroad’s history and heritage.
The “Pacific Northwest Portland Rose Heritage Tour” will begin on May 3 when No. 844 leaves Cheyenne, Wyo., and travels to Rock Springs, Wyo. The locomotive will make overnight stops and be on display in:
Rock Springs, Wyo. Pocatello, Boise, Nampa and Montpelier, Idaho La Grande, Hinkle, The Dalles, Portland, Ore. Tacoma, Wash.
This will be the first time No. 844 has operated north of Portland
for more info
http://www.uprr.com/newsinfo/releases/heritage_and_steam/2007/0424_pnw844.shtml
Later on and have FUN! @ post some videos of this with SP#4449 on the west coast if you can!
Puget Sound Steam Special – for info http://www.sp4449.com/
I travled over 600 miles with gas at 3$ to post this video for steam fans worldwide @ worth every penny. If you like it,kick a few stars my way and i might dig around 4 some more 
THANKS!! SkipW
Duration : 0:12:9
(Watch in high quality for best results)
