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Ride through Mexico s Copper Canyon, which is deeper, wider, and longer than the Grand Canyon. Visit an old logging railroad in the shadow of Mt. Rainier, meet a man whose collecting of brass models turned into a showcase layout modeled after central Wyoming, and finally take a look at the exquisite pictures of, and talk with, photographer/artist Ted Benson.Visit Janson Media for more information.

This magazine-style series has a unique appeal for train lovers of all ages, for railroading novices as well as experts, as it explores every aspect of the railroads of the world. You'll see railroad prototypes, models, personalities and lore covering not only the railways and modelers of the past, but of the present and future. Now broadcast on more than 200 PBS stations across America, host Spencer Christian (formerly of ABC's Good Morning America) presents the best of steam locomotives, railroad stories, model trains and art. "We're striving for more depth in each episode," said David Baule, executive producer and director of the series. "The stories will intrigue a variety of viewers, while walking a middle line between technical and general information. Our goal is to capture the excitement and history of railroading. We continue to explore everything involved with it, from model trains and museums to collectors and authors."Visit Janson Media for more information.

This magazine-style series has a unique appeal for train lovers of all ages, for railroading novices as well as experts, as it explores every aspect of the railroads of the world. You'll see railroad prototypes, models, personalities and lore covering not only the railways and modelers of the past, but of the present and future. Now broadcast on more than 200 PBS stations across America, host Spencer Christian (formerly of ABC's Good Morning America) presents the best of steam locomotives, railroad stories, model trains and art. "We're striving for more depth in each episode," said David Baule, executive producer and director of the series. "The stories will intrigue a variety of viewers, while walking a middle line between technical and general information. Our goal is to capture the excitement and history of railroading. We continue to explore everything involved with it, from model trains and museums to collectors and authors."Visit Janson Media for more information.

One of America s historic treasures is found in San Francisco. The colorful cable cars attract not just tourists, but city residents as well. Meet Homer Henry, a man whose layouts are just a small part of his passion for railroading. Visit the steam trains of the hundred year old Heber City Railroad in Utah, and the Twin Cities Model railroad club.Visit Janson Media for more information.

Steam railroading is still an everyday occurrence in the sugar fields of Cuba. Ride with the Tracks Ahead team as they explore the beauty of western and central Cuba. Then it s off to New Hampshire, to ride a portion of the remaining Maine Central Railroad, now the Conway Scenic Railway. Then meet a man whose passion is for model industries, and go to a town that has massive amounts of rail traffic and helps the rail fans see it all.Visit Janson Media for more information.

Experience the Outback, from Alice Springs to Adelaide, as Tracks Ahead rides The Ghan through the rugged land of central Australia. Visit with the man whose company built many of the American streetcars, visit the Kentucky Railroad Museum to see a combination of steam and one of the last operating BL-2 diesel locomotives. And we ll visit with a couple whose passion is garden railroading.Visit Janson Media for more information.

Come join the circus, as Tracks Ahead joins the Ringling circus train. We ll visit the spectacular Taieri Gorge in southern New Zealand, visit a Lionel train layout and explore the past and present of New York s Hellgate Bridge.Visit Janson Media for more information.

The ultimate multideck model railroad layout configuration today is the "mushroom". Using a 3D fly-through computer model, expert modeler Joe Fugate describes how the mushroom gives a multideck layout that still looks single-decked. In this video clip, you can see for yourself how it all works, thanks to the 3D graphical magic of modern computers. For more information, you can check out Joe's DVDs available here at: http://model-trains-video.com.

This is a preview of Model Train Video's how-to Tenmile Creek scenery how to series, available here from Model-Trains-Video.com.ABOUT TENMILE CREEK SERIES PART 4 Learn some great railroad modeling secrets for quickly getting basic model railroad scenery in place on your layout. No more bare white plaster - in part 4 of the Tenmile Creek Series, Joe Fugate shows how to create your basic model railroad terrain forms rapidly using inexpensive materials like cardboard and masking tape. In the Tenmile Creek series, Joe Fugate takes a scene on his model railroad from bare benchwork to a completely finished, realistic model train scene. (hints/tips, 1-2-3)

Announcement and demo of Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine - the new totally free model railroading mediazine.

Former Northern Spirit Transpennine Express Class 158 units undergoing refurbishment at Wabtec's Doncaster Works in 2003.

BNSF trains between Emporia and Neosho Rapids KS 11-3-07

BNSF trains on the west side of Emporia and out in the country. A reroute coal train passes by with DPUs on the rear. and other trains including some yard activity with the switcher.

Watch several excited trains and train meets around Neosho Rapids KS in the summer evening.

Some after thoughts after going to the Shanghai Rail Summit in Shanghai China. The event was Sponsored primarily JP Morgan and the Ministry of Railroads in China.China needs money for further development of the railroads. Sounds simple enough given the amount of investment being thrown at China lately. However since the Chinese helped us build ours the world has changed a bit and so have property rights issues.Established Railroads in the United States own a bunch of land and you can t really invest in that part of the equation in China. Endless you get a substantial rate of return from one of the largest government agencies.Tried to meet with Freddy Bush and Xnihua Finance at this event or there Shanghai office but were unavailable perhaps next time.Warren Buffet took a chunk of Burlington Northern Santa Fe BNSF recently. The play is the inland storage facilities .Not just in China but to our south in Mexico where goods come in. Look for Inland container facilities outside of Chicago and south Dallas. Watch Coffeygrinds live 9am CST on MN1.com

Stacks and Steel at Bealville Bealville East 01, April 29, 2006 This 11.5 minute video shows a steel and a stack train climbing east out of Bealville, CA last Spring. Hard working BNSF action is captured in this video.