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Corn Country Rails: History of the Grinnell, Iowa Depot Part 1
This is the first part in a series I will be doing on a scratch-building project of the Grinnell, Iowa Depot in N Scale. This first part covers some history and photos of the depot throughout the years. In videos to come out later, I will cover the scratch-building process, the materials I use, and the challenges of building this structure.
I would also like to give credit to the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce, The Grinnell Model Railroad Club, Grinnell College, and Google Images for the items used in this video.
I hope you enjoy and Happy Railroading to you! Tony
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Railfanning my way home after the RPM Conference
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I did some railfanning along the Union Pacific mainline on my way home from the RPM Conference. Here are just a few of the trains I saw as I made my way home. I hope you enjoy it! Happy Railroading to you! ~Tony
A visit to the Joliet Railroad Museum
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Before heading home from the RPM Conference, I went to the Joliet Railroad Museum, formally UD Tower. I had always wanted to visit this place but never seemed to have enough time carved out to stop. However, this time I planned on it being part of my trip. I hope you enjoy this brief recap of my visit. Thanks, Tony
Corn Country Rails hits a milestone of 3,000 subscribers
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This weekend, my UA-cam Channel hit the milestone of 3,000 subscribers. Thank you so much for following my channel and my railroad enthusiast journey in this hobby that we are passionate about. Happy Railroading! Tony
Operating with the Modutrak Group during the 2024 RPM Conference in Naperville, IL
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On Saturday, during the 2024 RPM Conference, I got the opportunity to operate with the Modutrak Group. I operated for about four hours on this mid-west-themed layout and had a blast. Not just because of running trains, which is already fun, but also for the conversations with others who share the same passion for the hobby. It was a great time, and I can not thank the guys of the Modutrak Group...
RPM Conference 2024, Naperville, IL
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In October, I attended my 2nd RPM Conference at Northern Illinois University in Naperville, IL The RPM Conference did not disappoint. I saw some wonderful models, layouts, sat in some great clinics, and visited with many vendors. This video briefly reviews some of the things I did while at the RPM Conference. A second video will come out covering footage of the N Scale Modutrak Group, as I ran ...
NCE RB02 Radio Base Station Upgrade / Shakedown Session
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A few months ago during an Op Session, all of my Operator's throttles that were using the radio NCE throttles froze up during a session. Tethered throttles were fine but wireless nothing would run. After going to the N Scale Convention and talking to Ed the NCE Rep. He suggested I upgrade my RB02 Radio Base Station. That way when other Operators are coming to sessions with newer NCE throttles t...
N Scale Convention Trip 2024 Part 8: Horseshoe Curve
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Hello! Please enjoy this video of our day at Horseshoe Curve. We saw 12 trains (8 eastbound/4 westbound) in the 3 1/2 hours we were there. This is the last video in the trip out east series as we headed home from the N Scale Convention. Happy Railroading! Tony
N Scale Convention Trip 2024 Part 7: Manufacturer's Breakfast, Layouts, Banquet Dinner, and Awards
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Hello! Please enjoy this video of Saturday's NSE Events including the Manufacturer's Breakfast, Convention Layouts, Banquet Dinner, and Awards. It is a longer video as many things were going on this day. Look for more videos of the trip to come over the next few weeks. Happy Railroading! Tony
N Scale Convention Trip 2024 Part 6: Op Session on the Central Jersey Conrail in N Scale
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Hello! Please enjoy this video of Friday evening's Impromptu Op Session on Joe Desmond's Central Jersey Conrail in N Scale. We broke away from the N Scale Convention for the evening. Look for more videos of the trip to come over the next few weeks. Happy Railroading! Tony
N Scale Convention Trip 2024 Part 5: Train Show
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Hello! Please enjoy this video of Friday's Train Show at the N Scale Convention. Look for more videos of the trip to come over the next few weeks. Happy Railroading! Tony
N Scale Convention Trip 2024 Part 4: Strasburg Railroad
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Hello! Please enjoy this video of Thursday's Trip on the Strasburg Railroad and the N Scale Convention Live Auction. Look for more videos of the trip to come over the next few weeks. Happy Railroading! Tony
N Scale Convention Trip 2024 Part 3: Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
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Hello! Please enjoy this video of Thursday's Trip to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Look for more videos of the trip to come over the next few weeks. Happy Railroading! Tony
N Scale Convention Trip 2024 Part 2: Layout Tours
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Hello! Please enjoy this video of the Wednesday AM & PM Layout Tours that were set up as part of the N Scale Convention. There is also a little coverage of the registration and the evening welcoming reception. Look for more videos of the trip to come over the next few weeks. Happy Railroading! Tony
N Scale Convention Trip 2024 Part 1: Steamtown National Park
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Hello! Please enjoy this video of Michael's and my day at Steamtown National Park in Scranton, PA. This is just one of the stops we made during our trip to the 2024 N Scale Convention. Look for more videos of our trip to come over the next few weeks. Happy Railroading! Tony
NSE 2024 Convention Excitement for Bethlehem, PA
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NSE 2024 Convention Excitement for Bethlehem, PA
Corn Country Rails: CGW DCC Shakedown
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Corn Country Rails: CGW DCC Shakedown
Corn Country Rails: Special Four Legged Guest
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Corn Country Rails: Special Four Legged Guest
Corn Country Rails: April 26, 2024 Op Session
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Corn Country Rails: April 26, 2024 Op Session
Corn Country Rails: March Op Session
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Corn Country Rails: March Op Session
Corn Country Rails: St Patrick's Day Trip into Chicago
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Corn Country Rails: St Patrick's Day Trip into Chicago
N Scale Estate For Sale at the Dubuque, IA Train Show March 2, 2024
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N Scale Estate For Sale at the Dubuque, IA Train Show March 2, 2024
Corn Country Rails: Mad City Train Show 2024
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Corn Country Rails: Mad City Train Show 2024
My Weekend at the Monticello Train Show
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My Weekend at the Monticello Train Show
HO Collection Update: New Items Added 1/22/2024
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HO Collection Update: New Items Added 1/22/2024
HO Collection update 1/08/2024
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HO Collection update 1/08/2024
HO Estate Collection For Sale
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HO Estate Collection For Sale
Corn Country Rails: December 2023 Op Session
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Corn Country Rails: December 2023 Op Session
Corn Country Rails: End of Year Review 2023
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Corn Country Rails: End of Year Review 2023

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  • @larryrinehart351
    @larryrinehart351 6 днів тому

    I have always wanted to do the same N scale depot for a T-trak module. hope I can get it done before I run out of time.

  • @Perfusionist01
    @Perfusionist01 8 днів тому

    Fascinating place. It's only a couple hours away, but I never thought to go see it! I'll have to fix that in 2025.

  • @markdanielczyk944
    @markdanielczyk944 10 днів тому

    Paul Meincke ended up at ABC 7 in Chicago. Even old C&NW engineers said the Rock's locomotives were junk. I love the engineer interviews.

  • @rodneycody8746
    @rodneycody8746 12 днів тому

    Nice

  • @kenvandevoort7820
    @kenvandevoort7820 16 днів тому

    Tony, I posted a link on Doug Harding's M&StL group. Hopefully, all 481 members will take a look at your project.

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails 14 днів тому

      No problem. Thanks for passing it along. ~Tony

  • @robertweber3140
    @robertweber3140 16 днів тому

    Yet another great video Tony. Thanks for sharing the history and changes thru the years. Will be following your progression thru this project. Bob

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails 14 днів тому

      Thanks, Bob! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and a few of the sneak peek photos of my progress with the depot. ~Tony

  • @rimodeler7963
    @rimodeler7963 16 днів тому

    Well done, Tony. Looking forward to following the scratch-build project. Mike

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails 14 днів тому

      Thanks, Mike! It is one of those keynote structures for the layout. ~Tony

  • @nscalestation
    @nscalestation 16 днів тому

    What an interesting project Tony, should keep you busy through the winter and I look forward to seeing your progress updates. Google maps indicates that there is now a Mexican restaurant at the location.

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails 14 днів тому

      Thanks for the tip on what has moved into the depot space. Thank you for watching, and I'm excited to start the building process of the depot this winter, ~Tony

  • @kahunatiki6498
    @kahunatiki6498 16 днів тому

    Hi Tony, and thank you very much for the video. Always very interesting to hear the history that other models are capturing on their layouts. Looking forward to your build over the coming months. Have a great week. Scott.

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails 14 днів тому

      Thanks, Scott! I'm excited to get started on the project! ~Tony

  • @NaomiClareNL
    @NaomiClareNL 16 днів тому

    Interesting project, as a modeller of the M&St I will certainly follow it.

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails 14 днів тому

      I wish I had more room on my layout to include more of the M&St.L Railroad. ~Tony

  • @chrisroeben1085
    @chrisroeben1085 17 днів тому

    Enjoyed this video, and I'm looking forward to the build. Regular visitor to Grinnell picking up from a plastics manufacturer on the south side so I don't get a chance to get into town further to check the place out.

  • @mikeberthold1593
    @mikeberthold1593 17 днів тому

    Hey Tony thank you for sharing one of my favorite things is then and now photos👍

  • @kahunatiki6498
    @kahunatiki6498 22 дні тому

    Thanks Tony for the quick video. Well worth the stop at the Railroad Park to catch that old Santa Fe war bonnet paint scheme. Have a good week. Scott.

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails 20 днів тому

      Yes, Had it not been too windy and cold, I would have stayed longer. However, I had a good time anyway. ~Tony

  • @mikelockhart1827
    @mikelockhart1827 23 дні тому

    My name is Michael Lockhart I had just subscribed to your channel.

  • @SantaFeBob
    @SantaFeBob 24 дні тому

    Very nice museum tour and train viewing.

  • @joejoebus8814
    @joejoebus8814 28 днів тому

    PAUL MEINCKE of WHBF-TV in Rock Island, Ill, His special he made right after the Rock Island Lines shut down in 1980. I was at the auction in Silvis but did not buy a caboose but did pickup a lot of cool Rock memorabilia.

  • @IMRROcom
    @IMRROcom 29 днів тому

    nice, thanks for the trip. Like the fact you took photos of the wording to go along with what we were lookin gat. Stopped and red a few of them. Thanks

  • @kahunatiki6498
    @kahunatiki6498 29 днів тому

    Thanks as always for sharing. What a great vantage point from the Tower. Have a good week! Scott

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails 29 днів тому

      Thank you for tuning in to watch! Have a great week as well! ~Tony

  • @richardralston3765
    @richardralston3765 Місяць тому

    Great job, nicely done update Darcie (manufacturer) is OOB

  • @tommaxwell198
    @tommaxwell198 Місяць тому

    Congratulations on your 3000th subscriber milestone. Enjoyed our conversation at RPM

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails 29 днів тому

      Thank you, Tom. That's the great thing about RPM Conferences are getting those face-to-face visits with other modelers. ~Tony

  • @ryanstreuli8667
    @ryanstreuli8667 Місяць тому

    Attaboy Tony, 3,000 down, 997,000 more around the corner?

  • @RWSBaden
    @RWSBaden Місяць тому

    Congratulations Tony on 3,000 subscribers. I've been enjoying your channel and look forward to future videos on your layout and other Corn Country and Gran Belt layouts. Cheers, Rich S.

  • @thebritishrailroader
    @thebritishrailroader Місяць тому

    Congratulations Tony, very well deserved 👍

  • @NScaleDystopia
    @NScaleDystopia Місяць тому

    Congratulations!

  • @Signalfan
    @Signalfan Місяць тому

    Congrats Tony! A wonderful milestone indeed!!

  • @thecnwmondovilinepaulscota7304
    @thecnwmondovilinepaulscota7304 Місяць тому

    Congratulations, Tony!

  • @AndrewRiha
    @AndrewRiha Місяць тому

    Congradulation Tony! Looking forward to many more ops sessions, how to, and your personal travels that you share.

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails Місяць тому

      Thank you! I have a few items in the works! ~Tony

  • @cn.trainbuff3352
    @cn.trainbuff3352 Місяць тому

    Hard to hear you.

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails Місяць тому

      Sorry about that. Did you turn your volume up? ~Tony

    • @cn.trainbuff3352
      @cn.trainbuff3352 Місяць тому

      @@CornCountryRails yeah it was all the way up…

  • @tanzj
    @tanzj Місяць тому

    Congratulations Tony 😊

  • @book1957
    @book1957 Місяць тому

    Congratulations Tony. I like seeing your operations and build videos.

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails Місяць тому

      Thank you so much. I have a build video project coming out soon. ~Tony

  • @grandparails8858
    @grandparails8858 Місяць тому

    Congratulations Tony!

  • @robertweber3140
    @robertweber3140 Місяць тому

    Congratulations Tony. You put forth quality content and video production!

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails Місяць тому

      Thank you, Bob, for watching and for your ongoing support. ~Tony

  • @carolinafoothillsrailroad4929
    @carolinafoothillsrailroad4929 Місяць тому

    Congratulations

  • @N-Scale
    @N-Scale Місяць тому

    Congrats Tony !!

  • @TheClosetBranch
    @TheClosetBranch Місяць тому

    Congratulations!!

  • @CharlieKrampitz
    @CharlieKrampitz Місяць тому

    Congratulations

  • @kahunatiki6498
    @kahunatiki6498 Місяць тому

    Congratulations Tony!!! Very happy for you as your channel hits on so many interesting things. And your personality brings a peaceful twist to the presentation of everything you do. You did forget about your bike trips though which I thoroughly enjoyed and hope that you have thatcontent still on the horizon. Have a great Sunday! Scott

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails 29 днів тому

      I hope to get more bike trips in next summer. This past summer, it did not happen as we were moving my father-in-law into assisted living and cleaning out his house. ~Tony

  • @mikeberthold1593
    @mikeberthold1593 Місяць тому

    Congratulations Tony!!

  • @johnbarrett1028
    @johnbarrett1028 Місяць тому

    👍👍

  • @jameskalenowski2244
    @jameskalenowski2244 Місяць тому

    Love the fact ran at prototypical speeds , Nice stills and gorgeous modules.

  • @AndrewRiha
    @AndrewRiha Місяць тому

    Great layout. Thanks for sharing.

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails Місяць тому

      Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it! ~Tony

  • @DPT3001
    @DPT3001 Місяць тому

    Great Layout and Great Group of guys!

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails Місяць тому

      You are so correct! I had a great time running trains with them for the afternoon. ~Tony

  • @donwhead
    @donwhead Місяць тому

    Congrats on your award! Appreciate the walk-around of all the layouts. Recognized a few modules from a local club member that was able to attend. Hope I can attend the next one. =)

  • @mercenary454
    @mercenary454 Місяць тому

    I had no idea this even existed......right in my own backyard.......nice video..

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails Місяць тому

      I think the plan for 2025 is the third weekend in October. Hopefully, you can attend then. ~Tony

  • @sandysmithvideos228
    @sandysmithvideos228 Місяць тому

    Great looking video. No substitute for the natural light coming through the windows to the layout.

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails Місяць тому

      Agreed! When the morning natural light started shining through the windows, I tried to make the best of it. Thanks, Tony

  • @rogerthat6451
    @rogerthat6451 Місяць тому

    Thanks for posting, Tony! Your train looked great on that great Modutrak layout.

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails Місяць тому

      Thank you! I had a great time running over the layout for the afternoon. ~Tony

  • @bobwilliams4353
    @bobwilliams4353 Місяць тому

    That looked like it was a great layout to run on. Thanks for sharing the video.

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails Місяць тому

      I did not operate on the HO layout, my next video covers my time operating on the N Scale Modutrak layout. ~Tony

  • @MrSkytop35
    @MrSkytop35 Місяць тому

    Not to worry Tony. I have plenty of switch keys! Glad you had fun running on the Modutrak N scale layout.

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails Місяць тому

      Thank you, Bill! Oh, yes, I had a great time running trains and visiting with all of you. It was a great inspiration to get me ready to kick off some projects on my own layout. I'll keep a hold of the switch key in case I can operate again with you in the future. Thanks, Tony

  • @kahunatiki6498
    @kahunatiki6498 Місяць тому

    Thank you Tony for both of your videos capturing the RPM weekend. How wonderful that you were able to operate on the layout. Looks like a great event I need to attend at some point given I live in the area. Thanks again. Scott

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails Місяць тому

      Scott, There are so many good things offered at the RPM Conferences. I enjoy the layouts, visiting with fellow modelers, and the clinics are outstanding. Of course, the highlight this year was operating with the Modutrak guys. I think you would enjoy it. ~Tony

  • @IMRROcom
    @IMRROcom Місяць тому

    Excellent

    • @CornCountryRails
      @CornCountryRails Місяць тому

      Thanks! It was a great afternoon of running trains! ~Tony