Archive for October, 2011
Train Talk App Now Available for i OS 5
In case you were missing getting your ‘train fix’ since you upgraded to i OS 5 or bought an new iPhone 4S, here is the latest version of our free iPhone App. It’s a free download, or update in Apple’s iTunes. Yes, it is also available for [Read More]
#028: Alberta Prairie Railway Railfan Run with CN 6060, Railroad News, Past and Upcoming Train and Railroad Events
Episode 28 of TrainTalk.TV We follow CN 6060 on Alberta Prairie Railway’s Railfan Day… Alberta Prairie Railway Excursions http://www.absteamtrain.com/ Rocky Mountain Rail Society http://www.6060.org Special Guests on Train… Edmonton Star Trek Society [Read More]
Half Term Kids Go Free at The Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway
Hundreds of children and their carers will enjoy a half term treat next week (Monday 17 to Friday 21 October) with a chance for kids to travel free on the steam train. One child travels free with each full paying adult and standard fares are £8 for adults, £7 for [Read More]
Model marvels at The Workshops Rail Museum
The spotlight is on the skill, intricate designs and passion of the much loved hobby of miniature trains with the return of the Queensland Model Railway Show on the 29 and 30 October 2011 at The Workshops Rail Museum. Adults and children alike can expect to spend time [Read More]
The Great Pumpkin Train departs October 15 & 22, 2011
The National Railroad Museum’s annual fall event offers Halloween fun for the entire family, and more this year. Ashwaubenon (Green Bay, Wis.) – As sure as the leaves will be changing colors this autumn, The Great Pumpkin Train will be leaving the depot at The National [Read More]
G&O Outdoor Railway Open House
Presented on 10/16/2011 by: The San Leandro Historical Railway Society and The Bay Area Garden Railway Society Railroaders Of All Ages Are Welcome! Located in Thrasher Park at the historic 113 year old Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, the San Leandro Historical Railway [Read More]
The 21st Annual Greater St. Louis Metro Area Train Show
The 21st Annual Greater St. Louis Metro Area Train Show will be held on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9, 2011. The show takes place at the Kirkwood Community Center at 111 South Geyer Road in Kirkwood, Missouri – minutes from downtown St. Louis. The show hours [Read More]
“All Aboard” for the 2nd Annual Big Texas Train Show
Model Railroad Fans Get On Track at the George R. Brown Convention Center October 8 and 9, 2011 Houston, TX – August 18, 2011 – The Big Texas Train Show will return to The George R. Brown Convention Center Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9, 2011. The second such [Read More]
Finally Moving Forward With the Makerbot 3D Printer!
If you know me or follow the Model Railcast podcast, you know that I really like the idea of the Makerbot 3D printer for railroad modelling. You have probably also heard me say that after working with it, you really need a good 3D design software to make what you want to [Read More]
