What's Neat This Week

July 21, 2026
Model railroad news, discussion and craftsmanship.
by Ken Patterson
Value Trains USA ACF 50-foot Boxcar - WNTW

New What's Neat This Week Boxcar Available

The 2024 edition of the What’s Neat This Week 50ft boxcar is now available from Value Trains, U.S.A. Watch the segment here or buy now.

Latest Show Posted to the Site

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  • Chris Shows the Tangent Bethlehem Drop-End Gondola
  • Chris Shows the Tangent NACC 1963-Design 33,000 Gallon Dual Diameter LPG/AA Tank Car
  • Chris Shows the Tangent General American 1957-Design 8000 Gallon Welded General Service Tank Car
  • Discussion About Cost of Modeling a Freight Train
  • Ken Shows Heavy Duty Carrying Case from Model Train Box
  • Mike Shows the Tangent Quad Hopper
  • Mike Shows Various Autos from Brekina and PCX-87

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