Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 27 – Back to Lombard Canyon

Drew Halverson looks on at a blue and white-stripped Montana Rail Link diesel locomotive.

In this episode, host Drew Halverson quite literally takes railfanning to new heights! Drew and The Danneman Boys head back to Lombard Canyon, Montana, where they barnstorm BNSF and MRL trains, all with the help of pilot Charlie Conway and his plane Bessie. Watch as the crew captures stunning aerial images on a DTA trek […]

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Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 27 – Back to Lombard Canyon

Drew Halverson looks on at a blue and white-stripped Montana Rail Link diesel locomotive.

In this episode, host Drew Halverson quite literally takes railfanning to new heights! Drew and The Danneman Boys head back to Lombard Canyon, Montana, where they barnstorm BNSF and MRL trains, all with the help of pilot Charlie Conway and his plane Bessie. Watch as the crew captures stunning aerial images on a DTA trek […]

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Cumbres & Toltec, Durango & Silverton discuss locomotive swap NEWSWIRE

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No. 487, painted as No. 483 for the railroad’s 40th anniversary in 2010. The 483 was the only operating locomotive on the C&TS in 1970 and had been repainted for use in a movie. Nathan Zachman DURANGO, Colo. – Rumors have been circulating for weeks that the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge and the Cumbres […]

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Layout visit: Mike Danneman’s Rio Grande Moffat Road in N scale

Mike Danneman's Rio Grande Moffat Road in N scale

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this MR Video Plus exclusive visit to Mike Danneman’s Rio Grande Moffat Road N scale layout, you’ll witness some of the finest scenery you’ll ever see on a model railroad of any size or scale! Follow along with Mike as he takes […]

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Layout visit: Mike Danneman’s Rio Grande Moffat Road in N scale

Mike Danneman's Rio Grande Moffat Road in N scale

In this MR Video Plus exclusive visit to Mike Danneman’s Rio Grande Moffat Road N scale layout, you’ll witness some of the finest scenery you’ll ever see on a model railroad of any size or scale! Follow along with Mike as he takes you on a guided tour of his basement layout, featured in the […]

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‘19 west, copy 4, Plains’

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Three NP F units lead a 12-car train 2, the Mainstreeter, through Plains, Mont., in summer 1964. The depot’s train-order signal projects above the third unit, while a mail pouch is ready to be snagged by No. 2’s RPO. Bruce Butler In the summer of 1964 I had just about the best summer job that […]

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Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 23 – Union Pacific in Mile-High City & More

A large bean-shaped opening in a station platform roof reveals Denver Union Station's sign lit at night.

For his second day in the Denver area, host Drew Halverson explores more of the Front Range, before returning to other railroad sites in the Mile-High City. Drew also joins pal Mike Danneman for stops at the recently-renovated Denver Union Station and an extra special ride on the Colorado Railroad Museum’s K-37 steam locomotive. […]

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Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 23 – Union Pacific in Mile-High City & More

A large bean-shaped opening in a station platform roof reveals Denver Union Station's sign lit at night.

For his second day in the Denver area, host Drew Halverson explores more of the Front Range, before returning to other railroad sites in the Mile-High City. Drew also joins pal Mike Danneman for stops at the recently-renovated Denver Union Station and an extra special ride on the Colorado Railroad Museum’s K-37 steam locomotive. […]

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