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Scale: HO This fantastic layout first appeared in the February, 2009 issue of Model Railroader and most recently is featured for the month of April in the NMRA™ 2026 calendar. This freelance railroad contains many highly detailed scenes featuring high bridges and urban settings that are sure to peak your interest. Animation is everywhere on this layout, such as an operating … [Read more...] about Puffer Bridge Lines

Scale: HO The Minnesota Commercial is a small industrial railroad located in and around the twin cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. It began operations in 1987 after taking over the former Minnesota Transfer Railroad. The railroad is a modelers dream of switching lines, each of which could be modeled for a model railroad. The Commercial was also known for its locomotive … [Read more...] about Minnesota Commercial Railroad

Scale: HO The 'Ma & Pa' is a shortline railroad that ran from Baltimore, Maryland to York, Pennsylvania. This multi-level layout condenses the prototype's 77 mile length with its countless curves and 111 bridges into a scale 6.5 mile point-to-point journey. This layout is designed for operation to reflect the prototype's Timetable No. 61 in effect on Sunday April 30, … [Read more...] about The Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad

Scale: HO The well known Bona Vista Railroad is a freelanced railroad depicting a mid-50s shortline in rural Minnesota and Wisconsin.  This point-to-point double-deck layout occupies a purpose-built room and features a four-turn helix and over four scale miles of mainline.  Scenery on this 6-year-old layout is approximately 75% completed featuring open spaces … [Read more...] about The Bona Vista Railroad

Scale: S This large layout features two long routes that circle the basement which allows for long trains to run.  Within this circle are four distinct railroad operations which include an active staging area, the 27th Ave industrial area, a downtown switching area which includes an interchange yard and Heartland Junction where the Minnesota Heartland leaves the main to work … [Read more...] about Minnesota Heartland Centralsota