The NMRA's Turntable is a monthly publication which, like a railroad turntable, will lead you in several directions on the internet.
This e-publication is a collection of railroad and model railroad videos, podcasts, websites, and/or other information freely available on the internet that we think may be of interest to you. The NMRA claims no ownership of this information, nor do we endorse its creators or their websites. The NMRA Turntable will not promote individuals or their for-profit ventures.
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Here's a close look at an operating rotary dumper on Josh's layout, and the next part of a series on live coal loads on his layout! In this video, we will follow the operation of a coal train arriving at the yard. The cut of hoppers will then each enter the scratch-built rotary dumper to be individually emptied of their load. Quite something to watch! |
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Follow along as Peter Borcherds continues the build of his N scale model railroad. In this episode, he updates us on the progress of the Level 1 boards, showing you the current proposed track plan and how he plans to model the underpasses. |
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This episode of MR101 focuses on standards. Whether we're talking about NMRA standards, club standards, or your own personal standards for your layout, applying standards consistently can make the difference between having fun and being frustrated with the hobby.
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The NMRA planning committee presents this compilation of layout previews which shows some of the many train layouts that will be on tour during the 2022 NMRA National Convention & National Train Show. The convention will be held during the week of August 7th through August 13th in St. Louis, Missouri. A direct link to the Gateway 2022 Convention website appears below:
Marriott Grand, St. Louis
800 Washington Avenue
Saint Louis, MO USA
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This is one of four clinics from the monthly NMRAx broadcast that was shown in December 2021 on both Facebook and YouTube. In this clinic, Dave Salamon will show us how he designed a cement plant for his layout based on prototype and model inspirations.
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This was one of four clinics from the monthly NMRAx broadcast that was shown in October 2021 on both Facebook and YouTube. In this clinic Peter Watson, MMR will tell you about railroad signals, why they are needed, the different types of signals, and what each signal's aspect means.
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In this video, James reviews a Bachmann ALCo RS-3 w/TCS Sound Value Decoder HO Scale!
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For at least the last 2 years folks had been asking Larry Puckett to do a video on installing DCC and sound in LifeLike E-units so here you go. This is a long video mainly due to all the wires that need to be run for the lights and power pickup. But that is to be expected with these "legacy" locomotive models produced before manufacturers were installing sockets for DCC let alone decoders. Larry decided to use a Decoder Buddy Mini circuit board so he could experiment with different decoder brands, but it also tended to actually make the installation easier. So sit back with a cup of something and enjoy the project, and you may want to even watch it in two sittings.
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Danny Harmon explains why we see engines from other railroads on our home road. Is there an exchange program? How do railroads keep track of this? Plus, a day trip to CSX big yard at Baldwin, FL...and a seafood platter for dinner.
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Welcome to another season of the North Edge and Everee private model railroad build. In this episode, rcgrabbag, AKA Jonathan Warfield, will show how he is installing a hand-made #10 double crossover and two hand-made #10 single turnouts on an existing stone arch bridge. The crazy part is having all of the crossover turnouts operable by remote control and DCC addressable like all the other turnouts on his layout!
He also reviews the new Sunset Models brass HO scale Southern Pacific AC-9 articulated steam locomotive.
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It's Day 4 of the 2021 Eric's Trains Christmas Bonanza - eight videos in eight days, starting on Christmas Day and ending on New Year's Day! For day 4 we'll be checking out Lionel's O Scale NYC J3a Hudson with the water scoop steam effect!
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MCMM Video Productions shows us all of the exhibits that you would see if you were to do a walking tour of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
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The NMRA Partnership Program is a member benefit that truly has a tangible payback. We've partnered with model railroad manufacturers of all sizes, giving them exposure on our website in return for receiving generous discounts for NMRA members all year long. Some provide members with special codes, others prefer a phone or email order, but all appreciate the additional business from our members. And of course, our members appreciate the extra savings...savings that can actually pay the cost of NMRA membership! Be sure to check back often as new Partners are being added all the time. |
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The Division Business Car column appears in even-numbered months in NMRA Magazine. It's loaded with great modeling ideas, plus useful information that can help make your Division, Region or 100% NMRA Club even better. The information comes from articles published in Region, Division, and club newsletters. The best of these articles are posted on the NMRA website. You can read the entire archive, from as far back as 2011 right up to the latest posting, by clicking here.
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Previous issues of the NMRA Turntable are available on the Turntable Archives page. You must first log in as a member at: nmra.org After you are in the members-only section, then you must hover over 'Publications' on the menu bar, then ' NMRA Turntable', and then click on one of the list of back issues.
The NMRA Turntable is an official monthly production of the National Model Railroad Association, Inc. Publishing Department (Riley Triggs Manager). Its purpose is to introduce NMRA members to a selection of instructional videos and online publications that they may find of interest. If you know of an NMRA member who is not receiving this mailing, please direct them to here to update their email address. If you no longer wish to receive these mailings, please don't mark them as SPAM. Instead, click the Safe Unsubscribe link at the bottom of this page. ©2021 National Model Railroad Association, Inc., P.O. Box 1328, Soddy Daisy TN 37384.
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