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Hobbies, including model railroading, are being effected by the disruption in the global supply chain caused by the pandemic. A shortage of microchips is delaying production and releases of locomotives by some manufacturers in what analysts say is the biggest disruption to balancing supply and demand in decades.

Preparing cars and engines before going into service on the HO-scale Mystic Branch is important for operations. Gene Mangum reveals eight steps that are necessary to get the most out of moving freight cars around the a layout.

 – Gene Mangum                                        

Norfolk & Western No. 611 returns to the Strasburg Rail Road for special excursions this summer. …

Product Review: Rapido’s HO-scale Southern Pacific Bloody Nose SW1200 sounds off with plenty of muscle and might. …

The Golden Age of Passenger Travel series continues with The Pan-American, considered the “beauty of the Southland” for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. …

The new Pioneer Lines, which owns and operates 15 short lines, has a fresh direction and eye on long-term growth. …

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Menards Intergalactic Party Bus

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