The Silver Rail Club of Parkersburg

05/30/2022

Here's two iconic NYC steam locomotives, rendered in O-scale, pulling two very special freight consists. Watch as our Lionel Mohawk hustles its Pacemaker Freight Service along the main line, as our K-Line Hudson J1e heads up an 'Early Bird' freight special over the hi-rail along the inside track. Be sure to watch the whole video very closely, and take in all the details, so that you can try and spot the 10 differences in the footage included on the 'B-roll' clip at the very end. 'Like' & subscribe, post that you found all ten items (but don't give it away as to what they are). Instead, email your findings to me, along with your name and address, to: [email protected] for a chance to win a Lionel re**er car with custom graphics made by me! I'll be selecting the winner at random from among the first 500 emailed entries that correctly identifies all 10 things. I didn't make it easy, but it should be good fun. GOOD LUCK! PJM

Two famous locomotives, two famous trains! The NYC Pacemaker Freight Service freight train painted in the iconic colors of red and grey with bold white scri...

04/15/2022

Not one, but two iconic New York Central's Hudson’s are showcased in this exciting video from the Silver Rail Club! A J1e 4-6-4 Hudson, made by K-Line, heads up a mixed freight consist to provide ‘Early Bird Express Freight Service’ while our other finely detailed Hudson, made by Williams, provides ‘Pacemaker Service’ along the ‘water level route’. Rendered in 1/48 O-scale, the town and its surrounding area in this detailed layout showcases a well-remembered time in America during the 1950's. There’s so much to take in, you'll want to see this video right to the end! Afterwards, be sure to 'Like' and subscribe, and share this video with those you know. O-gauge model trains displayed and operated by Peter J. Martens, founder of the Silver Rail Club.

04/09/2022

If you like steam-era action and colorful freight trains in operation, then you'll enjoy this re-creation of the New York Central's iconic J1e Hudson pulling heavy freight, while a mighty L-3A Mohawk provides express 'Milk & Dairy' service along the 'water level route'. It's all rendered in 1/48 O-scale on a detailed layout which showcases a well-remembered time in America during the 1950's. If you like lots of railroad activity, you'll want to see this video right to the end! Please take time to 'Like', subscribe, and share this video with those you know. O-gauge model trains displayed and operated by Peter J. Martens, founder of the Silver Rail Club.

Please 'LIKE', Share, and Subscribe!! Read the description below and click on the time stamp to 'jump' into your favorite scene! Example: Go track-side to...

01/23/2022

Here it is - the newest video from the Silver Rail Club! More colorful heavy freight being pulled by two BIG steam locomotives! You'll get to see SR #1491, a 4-8-2 'Northern' by Lionel take to the hi-rail on the outer loop, while SR #1401, a Hudson J1e locomotive made by Williams hustles around the inside track. Lots of up-close track-side action as you like it, plus some great other new camera angles which shows off this layout's unique track plan! Please give this video a big 'Like' share it with those you know and post your comments below! Thanks, and Happy New Year!! Peter J. Martens

The Southern Railroad is often best remembered for its Crescent Limited 1st class passenger service, with trains trimmed in warm colors of green and gold. I...

07/31/2021

The Union Pacific 49er was an exotic, 1st class passenger train that saw service during the late 1930s as a secondary train to complement the first-class Cit...

12/14/2020

The Silver Rail Club and the SRC of RVA enjoyed operating our model train display for everyone who attended the BIG 43d Annual Train Show at the Science Museum of Virginia! Here's a look at the highlights from this fun 3 day event . . .

When the Science Museum of Virginia announced that they would open it's doors to families and rail-fans for a sponsored Train Show in 2020, the Silver Rail C...