Model Train Media | Metra407 | Activity https://modeltrainmedia.com/members/metra407/activity/ Activity feed for Metra407. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:28:09 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 bd79b519e52aac68ea28e2f9af1f6faa Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/11154/#acomment-13377 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:22:53 +0100 Absolutely!

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Model Train Media was built to be open, respectful, and free for everyone — and that will never change.

I want to make one thing very clear from the start:

The core of Model Train […]

]]> 7f6d8797ac77a2558666ba9a08648712 Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10908/#acomment-11222 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:56:52 +0100 @zak98 Thank you! I’ve been having a lot of fun with this project!

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Here’s a mixed baby HO-Scale Caltrain MP36PH-3C project I’ve been working on. She’s a mixed baby because she’s half True Line Trains and half Atlas. She’s been a work in a progress for […]

]]> 94293dee8cec9921884bff9eb83baa7c Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10908/#acomment-11221 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:55:56 +0100 @casey-jones Thank you! This has been another very exciting project for me!

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Here’s a mixed baby HO-Scale Caltrain MP36PH-3C project I’ve been working on. She’s a mixed baby because she’s half True Line Trains and half Atlas. She’s been a work in a progress for […]

]]> f11ed2a151b31d056dcabd1e326f749a Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/11154/#acomment-11219 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:23:58 +0100 This is why I really appreciate this platform, because its culture is the way things should be, a safe and positive environment where everyone can enjoy the hobby. If there is anything I can do to assist with this platform, let me know and I will do my best to help in any way I can.

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Model Train Media was built to be open, respectful, and free for everyone — and that will never change.

I want to make one thing very clear from the start:

The core of Model Train […]

]]> 30d38fc1c444f339bf56bcf23ac2fda9 Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10908/#acomment-10920 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:29:39 +0100 @csxsuperfan Thanks man!

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Here’s a mixed baby HO-Scale Caltrain MP36PH-3C project I’ve been working on. She’s a mixed baby because she’s half True Line Trains and half Atlas. She’s been a work in a progress for […]

]]> 1f879cb60541bf249297eff5f5faaab6 Metra407 posted an update: Here's a mixed baby HO-Scale Caltrain MP36PH-3C […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10908/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:34:50 +0100 Here’s a mixed baby HO-Scale Caltrain MP36PH-3C project I’ve been working on. She’s a mixed baby because she’s half True Line Trains and half Atlas. She’s been a work in a progress for a while now including a custom sound file and some detail work.

]]> 6 776d8b4643e55097ee73701e2d8f8b4d Metra407 posted an update: https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/10127/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:37:02 +0100 2 6fb17f494035a81fcdc095a84957fe30 Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9975/#acomment-10126 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:34:45 +0100 I’m definitely excited for the growth of this platform!

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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, […]

]]> 9e2459fda64ede4d6c448680e268c232 Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6593/#acomment-9978 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:34:27 +0100 @KingBradentucky We need these in HO too!

In reply to - Metra407 posted an update in the group DIY and Digital Model Railroad Club Some shots of my layout. ]]> a02ed71c76845699ab6432cb5e69e715 Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9881/#acomment-9925 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:55:59 +0100 @casey-jones That’s awesome! What are some of your sentimentally special pieces in your fleet?

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One of the things I have always taken great pride in with my model train fleet is that a significant percentage of what I collect has very special personal meaning to me. Many who […]

]]> ae79862e94cd0ad7a63bd274e7a47702 Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6593/#acomment-9901 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:36:13 +0100 @Nebinator Thank you! I also apologize for the late response. I still haven’t figured this platform out entirely.

In reply to - Metra407 posted an update in the group DIY and Digital Model Railroad Club Some shots of my layout. ]]> 348be4a0041f05ac9abc73780fcd990f Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6593/#acomment-9900 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:35:09 +0100 @KingBradentucky Thank you! Sorry for the extremely late response, I did not see your comment. Still trying to learn how to navigate this platform.

In reply to - Metra407 posted an update in the group DIY and Digital Model Railroad Club Some shots of my layout. ]]> 93d3d9a5303f11e7af4198b1afb31c79 Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6593/#acomment-9899 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:34:21 +0100 @DJDano Thank you, sorry for the late response. I haven’t been the most active on here recently.

In reply to - Metra407 posted an update in the group DIY and Digital Model Railroad Club Some shots of my layout. ]]> b7c371b6974996e346e355c0f918897d Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9881/#acomment-9898 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:30:39 +0100 @zak98 That’s really cool! I’ve unfortunately never yet had the pleasure of traveling outside of the country. The closest to that I’ve gotten was cross country travel for work as an onboard attendant for Amtrak. Qualified in coaches, sleeper, and diner on the California Zephyr, Empire Builder, and Texas Eagle. OK, so which South Side… Read more

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One of the things I have always taken great pride in with my model train fleet is that a significant percentage of what I collect has very special personal meaning to me. Many who […]

]]> 652deb0e31856a7f5b5c8fff4f6dfe5e Metra407 posted an update: One of the things I have always taken great pride in with […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9881/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:06:45 +0100 One of the things I have always taken great pride in with my model train fleet is that a significant percentage of what I collect has very special personal meaning to me. Many who are familiar with me may already know that I am heavily invested in modeling my home territory of Chicago’s South Side and Calumet Region, including the…

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]]> 6 38daa952e9e590f2d913832505ad8c7c Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9552/#acomment-9879 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:43:43 +0100 I didn’t see this until now. Is it too late to get in to test the app?

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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 […]

]]> 4be803f9d12e91140dce0864220f1e1a Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7773/#acomment-8030 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 22:47:16 +0100 I just thought of an idea for this platform that I think would be awesome. The ability to do individual calls, conference calls, live streams, and direct messaging for people to connect and share knowledge and assist with projects.

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I’m Oscar, the founder of Model Train Media.

I’m 20 years old and I started this platform to bring model train lovers together — not just to post photos, but to really […]

]]> 5422575267c40e19f9de5cfd28c59c9e Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7845/#acomment-7936 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:36:19 +0100 I’m laughing because it’s SpongeBob and I love SpongeBob. At the same time too, I’m cringeing because this is totally true! 🤣

In reply to - Nebinator posted an update in the group DIY and Digital Model Railroad Club ]]> 91a4ffef52034122aaaf9c4f95c5f14c Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7773/#acomment-7935 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:54:40 +0100 https://youtube.com/shorts/Y-IfECDkNLg?si=-K9vg0uc6JoUiwQ3

I started with a YouTube short to try and get the word of this platform out there. Hope this is helpful.

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I’m Oscar, the founder of Model Train Media.

I’m 20 years old and I started this platform to bring model train lovers together — not just to post photos, but to really […]

]]> 1c65bfc8aa25bf4e78832dc11464fe69 Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7835/#acomment-7932 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:34:59 +0100 I am really excited to see where he takes this! I see so much great potential!

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Hello everyone! First of all, I want to say thank you to everyone who has liked and commented on my posts. I also want to apologize, I have been absolutely terrible about responding […]

]]> c581ea6299fc138d6b994ae2b36e2293 Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7773/#acomment-7875 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:06:45 +0100 @Modeltrainmedia That is awesome. Regarding a lot of software development, I am rather naive and am not familiar with how things work, but everything you have done and are working on, that is true dedication. Also, question. Would it be any help to you if I tried spreading the word about Model Train Media’s existence, such as if I were to… Read more

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I’m Oscar, the founder of Model Train Media.

I’m 20 years old and I started this platform to bring model train lovers together — not just to post photos, but to really […]

]]> 6f657bc154306549f2bd723078160017 Metra407 posted an update: Hello everyone! First of all, I want to say thank you […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7835/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:57:28 +0100 Hello everyone! First of all, I want to say thank you to everyone who has liked and commented on my posts. I also want to apologize, I have been absolutely terrible about responding to comments as I am still trying to figure out and learn how to navigate this site, therefore being that I am not yet 100% familiar with the proper way to…

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]]> 3 03a1ed96c6e0758800fa5375fd6cd594 Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7773/#acomment-7834 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:49:46 +0100 @Modeltrainmedia Thank you very much! I am very excited to see where this platform goes. I know it’s primarily a website as of right now. Have you considered making this into a mobile app as well?

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I’m Oscar, the founder of Model Train Media.

I’m 20 years old and I started this platform to bring model train lovers together — not just to post photos, but to really […]

]]> fb7dbde6a792b9b74b8fc64f0715cc93 Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7773/#acomment-7793 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:34:30 +0100 My name is Nicholas, I am 24 years old and I am a life long railfan. My passion for railroading all started in the beginning of my existence with my influencing factors of introduction being growing up on the South Side of Chicago around busy rail lines, the wooden trains, and Thomas the Train. Throughout my later single digit aged childhood… Read more

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I’m Oscar, the founder of Model Train Media.

I’m 20 years old and I started this platform to bring model train lovers together — not just to post photos, but to really […]

]]> 7c98cd255fef0be7b99420f8d30e0148 Metra407 posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6519/#acomment-6678 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:39:49 +0100 The more I see pictures of HO layouts using medium or coarse ballast, the more I dig it! I know it may not necessarily be the most accurate in size, but there is still something really nice looking about it on a lot of layouts! Like yours here for example. Very nice job!

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Some scenes from around my layout

]]> 141144ba0bfbe0c24493e894744bd917 Metra407 posted an update in the group DIY and Digital Model Railroad Club: Some shots of my layout. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6593/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:39:38 +0100 Some shots of my layout.

]]> 8 6ed5a188025e619a770455d95b0cc17f Metra407 posted an update in the group DIY and Digital Model Railroad Club: Here is a custom locomotive I did. Metra MP36 No. 409 in […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6587/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:20:06 +0100 Here is a custom locomotive I did. Metra MP36 No. 409 in the OLI livery. 409 is called Flipper because she has been involved in more derailments than any other engine in the history of Metra’s fleet. But still a true work of art of power and elegance.

]]> 0 163263f5342b468819c61691b380180e Metra407 posted an update: My custom Metra MP36 No. 409 in the OLI livery. https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6581/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:08:31 +0100 My custom Metra MP36 No. 409 in the OLI livery.

]]> 1 e46a4f682b60ff7dac32a2646e8c10f2 Metra407 posted an update: This is my very first successful project involving […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/6576/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:39:24 +0100 This is my very first successful project involving major structural modifications and decals. It’s not perfect but I am very satisfied with the results considering this is my first successful attempt. I wasn’t able to make every detail prototypical due to my current skill level with doing structural modifications.

]]> 2 c708c415be80967e5a949f515de07fc3 Metra407 posted an update: Highball! My Model Railroad Media adventure begins! https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/5679/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:33:35 +0200 Highball! My Model Railroad Media adventure begins!

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