The whole is greater than the sum of its parts and that accurately describes the Union Pacific Railroad of today. The patriotic logo of the Union Pacific was conceived by its management in 1886 to preserve its association with government, since President Abraham Lincoln planned the railroad to unify the nation. It featured specific banners … The post Celebrating the GREATER Union Pacific first appeared on ModelTrainStuff Blog. The post Celebrating the GREATER Union Pacific appeared first on ModelTrainStuff Blog ..read more

Railroading was a mature industry that was showing signs of age-fatigue by 1930. The economic disaster of the Great Depression hit all carriers with a special whammy, more so to marginal carriers that lived day-to-day even in the lush times of 1920s prosperity.  The precipitous drop in revenue was intensified by new competition in the … The post Something Old, Something New – Twice first appeared on ModelTrainStuff Blog. The post Something Old, Something New – Twice appeared first on ModelTrainStuff Blog ..read more

Our message is basic and sincere: This weekend we take time to honor those who have served our Nation and the greater mission of freedom. Our ancestors knew a good deal about the value of freedom and had a full understanding of the deep sense of responsibility and unselfish public service that that is frequently … The post To Our Veterans first appeared on ModelTrainStuff Blog. The post To Our Veterans appeared first on ModelTrainStuff Blog ..read more

The unmistakable thunder of the massive Union Pacific Big Boy locomotive captivated the Nation last August when locomotive #4014 took to the rails once more, starting the Heartland Tour. That special train followed a route covering 14 of the 23 states served by the Union Pacific. Many news channels both national and local, normally cool … The post A Salute for the Big Boy first appeared on ModelTrainStuff Blog. The post A Salute for the Big Boy appeared first on ModelTrainStuff Blog ..read more

Seldom does a locomotive become a classic on multiple fronts. But Lionel is reintroducing a greatly improved O Scale model of the prototype subject of this feature that did just that and much more. To the New York Central Railroad, it was the answer to its urgent need for a more powerful and efficient steam … The post A Classic on Two Fronts first appeared on ModelTrainStuff Blog. The post A Classic on Two Fronts appeared first on ModelTrainStuff Blog ..read more

The planning and preparation commenced immediately after Thanksgiving and construction began as soon as the family Christmas tree was in place and fully decorated. The early displays featured country village, a church and a crèche, which were placed under the spreading boughs of pine. Later, lakes, hills, bridges and miniature model railroads were added to … The post Christmas Garden first appeared on ModelTrainStuff Blog. The post Christmas Garden appeared first on ModelTrainStuff Blog ..read more

The very real voice of the railroad is the commanding thunder of a powerful locomotive. To be sure, the giant steam locomotives that once powered our Nation had an emotional and pictorial edge over electric locomotives or diesel-electrics. But each unique class of motive power has a distinctive and captivating sound that resonates in memory, … The post Thunder of the Railroad and Magic of Bright Lights first appeared on ModelTrainStuff Blog. The post Thunder of the Railroad and Magic of Bright Lights appeared first on ModelTrainStuff Blog ..read more

Nearly 100 years ago, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad celebrated its first century of service with the expansive and lavish Fair of the Iron Horse. The multi-acre event, that took place in the southwestern Baltimore suburb of Halethorpe, MD, opened to the public September 24th 1927. Originally scheduled to run for two weeks, the event … The post Celebration of Trains first appeared on ModelTrainStuff Blog. The post Celebration of Trains appeared first on ModelTrainStuff Blog ..read more

The current fast-paced world frequently obscures how impressive our great Nation really is! Despite the urban clutter that we move through daily, cities, suburbs, country side and beyond offer awe-inspiring vistas that we frequently take for granted. The fact that we have so much to admire beyond the magnificence of Nature is due in part … The post America the Beautiful! first appeared on ModelTrainStuff Blog. The post America the Beautiful! appeared first on ModelTrainStuff Blog ..read more

To winter weary wealthy from the north, it was once a speedy and fashionable escape from the bitter cold. In the late 1930s it proved to be a savior for a railroad trying to enhance its reputation as a leader in first-class transportation. To bluegrass musicians, it represented a classic folk tune that set the … The post Orange Blossom Special first appeared on ModelTrainStuff Blog. The post Orange Blossom Special appeared first on ModelTrainStuff Blog ..read more