Model Train Media | ChooChoo308 | Activity https://modeltrainmedia.com/members/choochoo308/activity/ Activity feed for ChooChoo308. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:36:38 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.2 en-US 30 hourly 2 d734ae55af66b37b366d11787ed460a9 ChooChoo308 posted an update: Does anyone know what i should space my yard tracks […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/17709/ Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:30 +0200 Does anyone know what i should space my yard tracks apart using 054 and 072 switches Atlas 3 rail? Thanks of any input.

]]> 2 10e2c678b7e70b42767f4ce42554ddd2 ChooChoo308 posted an update: Well this is not model but real trains with the bad […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/17409/ Sat, 09 May 2026 18:27:36 +0200 Well this is not model but real trains with the bad weather we have had this morning have a tree across the main train stopped just in time. Close call for sure.

]]> 2 e8def0ac82c0eabe1ba277c805fba3ef ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/17260/#acomment-17406 Sat, 09 May 2026 18:18:42 +0200 Just downloaded the app this morning will do my next post from it.

In reply to - ChooChoo308 posted an update

Well it has been a while so this is the new updates on the layout pictures it is coming along slow and steady. Thanks for looking.

]]> 43948f4d494899d6973884214e6ed532 ChooChoo308 posted an update: Well it has been a while so this is the new updates on […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/17260/ Fri, 08 May 2026 19:47:18 +0200 Well it has been a while so this is the new updates on the layout pictures it is coming along slow and steady. Thanks for looking.

]]> 3 ed80506a8904f630a3ec927ac64f4b6e ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16496/#acomment-16520 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:43:37 +0200 @Modeltrainmedia Thanks Oscar let us know and I will be a test person for ya

In reply to - ChooChoo308 posted an update

Is there plans in the future to have a app for our phones for this page?

]]> 05758b5aca07a98c32dc6cdf8621d358 ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16496/#acomment-16519 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:43:03 +0200 @casey-jones yes i have problems with the web and phone as well.

In reply to - ChooChoo308 posted an update

Is there plans in the future to have a app for our phones for this page?

]]> 38036118c098902af641f1960697c49b ChooChoo308 posted an update: Is there plans in the future to have a app for our […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16496/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:17:38 +0200 Is there plans in the future to have a app for our phones for this page?

]]> 5 809591744690ce6b87fea640b585d425 ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16425/#acomment-16435 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:36:38 +0200 That is awesome

In reply to - casey-jones posted an update

Last Saturday March 28 2026 celebrated it’s 100th anniversary. The club president cutting the cake. NYSME for short has two large operating layouts, one is HO scale. The other is […]

]]> 565a0e5bf0806050d744464981d50623 ChooChoo308 posted an update: 2 new autoracks UP from my family for my birthday. Man […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15991/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:18:02 +0100 2 new autoracks UP from my family for my birthday. Man these are some long and well detailed cars.

]]> 2 8217fc585025d4059e7c8a85ef7c09d8 ChooChoo308 posted an update: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15985/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:14:00 +0100 2 aa54ceea389ee6c1dba98c8ef99a5505 ChooChoo308 posted an update: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15979/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:12:48 +0100 1 a4ac01e7f4b60540d85ed2c036708138 ChooChoo308 posted an update: Still have a lot of track and switches coming in slow […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15973/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:11:40 +0100 Still have a lot of track and switches coming in slow and steady building as the funds allow.

]]> 1 a5332607f3ffb8a57ce1065ad8c34a7e ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14317/#acomment-14369 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:38:27 +0100 That is awesome makes me want to get a 3-D printer which one do you have?

In reply to - SpurLineShack posted an update ]]> b31c013007711c81c36db8314a96d262 ChooChoo308 posted an update: Hope everyone had a great week 6 of my Atlas switches […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14354/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:29:17 +0100 Hope everyone had a great week 6 of my Atlas switches came in this week. Adding more track and bench work today will add some pictures later when i get done today. See ya on the High Rail.

]]> 2 7aa30eced910280c5346022402ace3e7 ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10989/#acomment-13467 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:31:07 +0100 Ordered from Atlas and the first set should be in today fingers crossed.

In reply to - ChooChoo308 posted an update

With all the cold weather in the south last weekend and this coming weekend packages sitting. Just waiting on a switch that has not moved since Monday. Hope it gets here […]

]]> 1ca8eebb6e029ad5e57bf89cf96c5e70 ChooChoo308 posted an update: Will a railking Big Boy run through 054 switches if the […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13466/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:30:07 +0100 Will a railking Big Boy run through 054 switches if the are back to back ?

]]> 1 47c37b2670b3d02094ca4cfc062d62c9 ChooChoo308 posted an update: With all the cold weather in the south last weekend and […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10989/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:48:17 +0100 With all the cold weather in the south last weekend and this coming weekend packages sitting. Just waiting on a switch that has not moved since Monday. Hope it gets here soon. Waiting……………..

]]> 4 73125442583c1a11cb76e4bbd0ef1ea1 ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10980/#acomment-10988 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:37:57 +0100 Looks Awesome

In reply to - Andrew posted an update

Just experimenting with some angles…

]]> 0e179273af07fd6da4f0f9957e3380d2 ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10441/#acomment-10924 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:33:46 +0100 @casey-jones it is and going slow and steady.

In reply to - ChooChoo308 posted an update

Started to expand the layout slow and steady.

]]> 33aff9f1431bc5f161a51256a6379312 ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10593/#acomment-10923 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:33:14 +0100 @Thaisen one wire at a time and label everything that is the only way on the small part everything is going to be labeled did not do that on the main table and have has to trace it and it is a nightmare for sure I power every section of track no dead spots,

In reply to - ChooChoo308 posted an update

Still working on the layout extension got the WTIU and AIU mounted.New track down and wired.

]]> ac606901e6203b9d0faecbb7d221274b ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10728/#acomment-10922 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:30:39 +0100 @casey-jones O scale only for this set they might do HO later this year from what my dealer told me.

In reply to - ChooChoo308 posted an update

New from MTH SD70ACe.

]]> ca1fc4056a6e989438a511169adda743 ChooChoo308 posted an update: New from MTH SD70ACe. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10728/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:43:20 +0100 New from MTH SD70ACe.

]]> 2 9f81dc4ca9743b6133e02abc3dfbb08c ChooChoo308 posted an update: Still working on the layout extension got the WTIU and […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10593/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 02:51:09 +0100 Still working on the layout extension got the WTIU and AIU mounted.New track down and wired.

]]> 2 ae6fbdb47adec7c9f3f616c040aa5141 ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10531/#acomment-10550 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:06:33 +0100 Goto Hobby Lobby and get a floral foam cutter 15 bucks and works great. That looks awesome.

In reply to - US_Z_Scale posted an update Good Afternoon All! Here’s a look at my new micro layout which will be a red rocks desert theme. I’m going to be doing some rock carving out of foam along with a water feature […] ]]> 40dc6015e8886a6e037ba10b870526ea ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10541/#acomment-10549 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:04:13 +0100 They look awesome man that has to be small.

In reply to - US_Z_Scale posted an update

When you can’t sleep, you get these up on the website in the early hours of the morning!


AMERICAN Z LINE
January 2026 New Releases Part 2
EMD SD60 – Union Pacific
Three road numbers are […]

]]> 09a1d26b46154d7f1362588de16d5865 ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10165/#acomment-10476 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:04:40 +0100 I vote leave it out the cat loves it.

In reply to - Andrew posted an update

I don’t want you to put the train away!

]]> e09a0186d5620284ab30a2024c65931c ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10412/#acomment-10475 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:02:24 +0100 Look forward to seeing the progress.

In reply to - BMR777 posted an update Sometimes part of layout building is just ensuring the space for your layout looks nice.

My train room with my shelf layout is also my home office. I installed some new wall mounted […]

]]> 4732b43e4e6cd8e7d53a260c2ccf4b04 ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10441/#acomment-10474 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:00:29 +0100 @Modeltrainmedia Thanks O72 Radius

In reply to - ChooChoo308 posted an update

Started to expand the layout slow and steady.

]]> 540d1e45d00958bc05aad650c39e89f6 ChooChoo308 posted an update: Started to expand the layout slow and steady. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10441/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:39:31 +0100 Started to expand the layout slow and steady.

]]> 4 efbb7080b5ba5c20836fc120824e14ca ChooChoo308 posted an update: Getting ready to mount the WTIU and AIU and expand […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10002/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 21:15:08 +0100 Getting ready to mount the WTIU and AIU and expand around the room in the shop.

]]> 4 5609aec2e2260be98fa3dc689dc5d327 ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9330/#acomment-9994 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:11:09 +0100 Awesome to see all the kids getting to see the hobby and maybe one day they will be in the hobby.

In reply to - casey-jones posted an update

This was the Clubs o scale layout at the breakfast with the Easter bunny affair.

]]> d50fbdd33602f913e87ad4b849995469 ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9564/#acomment-9993 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:10:17 +0100 What clips do you need have a picture my have some in the shop I do not use anything but Atlas track now.

In reply to - TheWaysideRailroader posted an update

I have gotten a fellow O Gauger I know involved in my “Project: American Sodor”!

He has totes of Lionel Super O track! He says if he can find the “Clips” for it he’ll give […]

]]> 3a32586043e6a766b67d5669b995f9e2 ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9655/#acomment-9992 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:08:41 +0100 Looks awesome would like to see a video of it running and pulling a train.

In reply to - zak98 posted an update

Slightly weathered but thought it was worth posting.

]]> 217618b5425f365e5470c8a39382b476 ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9674/#acomment-9991 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:07:51 +0100 Is it 2 rail or 3 rail?

In reply to - Tom_Fredenberg posted an update

Newest addition to my small O-Scale collection. MTH PRR 50′ Double Door Boxcar

]]> 01a92282a933a1868cb4a3dc016074da ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9748/#acomment-9990 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:07:15 +0100 Looks like it is going to be side swiped.

In reply to - Andrew posted an update

How do I make it go?

]]> 8d6cfe990fcd69c73ff280b94f43c25a ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9882/#acomment-9989 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:05:20 +0100 Kids gave me a picture they ordered me some Atlas stuff and I was pushed back to March.

In reply to - ChooChoo308 posted an update

What did everyone get for Christmas for the layout?

]]> c5d31da3c4b72eef51f9e7a844e6730d ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9975/#acomment-9988 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:03:11 +0100 Sounds great this is a great idea.

In reply to - casey-jones posted an update

I propose a New Years resolution. Don’t just look at the posts and scroll by. Leave a comment too, a few words of encouragement will go a long way. A thank you goes a long way, […]

]]> fa5fa4f87e9fc3cbc8460f786b1effaf ChooChoo308 posted an update: Happy New Year hope everyone has a great year. Also […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9987/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:47:39 +0100 Happy New Year hope everyone has a great year. Also hope everyones railroad layouts grow this year I know mine is starting that progress today.

]]> 1 e9d99cdb24e07487e1d3aa515eb0aac2 ChooChoo308 posted an update: What did everyone get for Christmas for the layout? https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9882/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:15:02 +0100 What did everyone get for Christmas for the layout?

]]> 6 e4178c446094b0bfe9b07e9b5479e7cc ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9552/#acomment-9855 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:43:22 +0100 i will do it

In reply to - Modeltrainmedia posted an update

Behind the scenes, I’ve been working hard every single day on something big for our model train community 👀

A brand-new Model Train Media app is in development, and the first […]

]]> 17a0523a6049bd275959f10a2e571e9b ChooChoo308 posted an update: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8880/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:00:14 +0100 0 71b9f06d8bb0f05b43d2de170460191a ChooChoo308 posted an update: Kids got ke a new oil truck for my layout. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8239/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:55:51 +0100 Kids got ke a new oil truck for my layout.

]]> 0 bfb355b8b27213a01605fcbaebc14865 ChooChoo308 posted an update: Woroking on tractor tires. Wiring the overhead lights to switches. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8120/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:57:29 +0100 Woroking on tractor tires. Wiring the overhead lights to switches.

]]> 0 d0e2e46b7c878fbf20df7b9746a9433d ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6697/#acomment-8078 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:03:04 +0100 Have bought some tank cars and double stack cars and they run well. Have a few I have to put rubber bands on the coupliers to keep them tight.

In reply to - HoosierRailroader posted an update

Anybody here tried Menards trains? Seems like a nice way to get into O scale to me. Curious to hear your […]

]]> e428919a32622bef710089fa711e18f0 ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8018/#acomment-8077 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:01:22 +0100 That is awesome.

In reply to - Modeltrainmedia posted an update

Hey everyone,

I’m incredibly excited to announce that we’ve officially passed 1,000 members on Model Train Media! 🚂

This is a huge milestone, and I want to thank every single […]

]]> 42b54ecd0603c2630fe5da0eec47af08 ChooChoo308 posted an update: What scale do you model in? O Scale 3 Rail also have some […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7915/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:17:32 +0100

  • What scale do you model in? O Scale 3 Rail also have some G HO and N Scale as well.

  • What do you enjoy most about the hobby? Sharing with family and Friends.

  • Are you working on a project right now? Fixing to expand the 6X8 layout to 20X20

    • ]]>     2     b584b2698358e14900a1897f93e1470d ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7754/#acomment-7766 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:07:34 +0100 Looks like it was a great train show

    In reply to - Indiana_Central posted an update

    Some cool inspiration from the various layouts at the Carmel train show

    https://youtu.be/hzi2_RSHUqU?si=c_cRWRC_paH3EPv_

    ]]>         55c5a36e0784cdf06b5688b723170a75 ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7758/#acomment-7765 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:52:31 +0100 Awesome looking train and layout.

    In reply to - zak98 posted an update Great Northern business train. (NP Yellowstone in the background) ]]>         04911c766f1716dcbdd22151d4b7f3c5 ChooChoo308 posted an update: https://youtu.be/-nCJRxh2Dtc?si=OdUHx91JaWoWxppy https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6685/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 02:58:32 +0100 https://youtu.be/-nCJRxh2Dtc?si=OdUHx91JaWoWxppy

    ]]>     0     e62b8486efe26fa451c32b3f395522ce ChooChoo308 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6431/#acomment-6457 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:53:32 +0100 Looks Awesome

    In reply to - Tonybolony73 posted an update

    Been working on a 3d printed model I made based upon an historic train bridge in my hometown – pic attached for reference. Finished the printing & assembly this week.

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