What's Neat This Week

April 1, 2025
Model railroad news, discussion and craftsmanship.
by Ken Patterson

Michele Patterson

Michelle Patterson

Show Appearances (12)

Episode 159
  • Athearn SD80MAC
  • Mike Shows Progress On His Flatcar Bus Load Project
  • Walthers International School Bus
  • Walthers GMC Cherry Picker
  • Iconic Replicas Megabus
  • Classic Metalworks Intercity Coach
  • Athearn Intercity Coach
  • Rapido New Look Bus
  • Daniel Shows Progress On His 7 1/2" Gauge Loco
  • Oxford Scale Cars
  • Rand Shows His Signal and Yard Tower Projects
  • George Announces New Soundtraxx Decoders
  • Steve Goaring's Layout
  • Rand Shows His Garage Model, Lumber Loads and Gives Scenery Tips
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Episode 157
  • Highlights from Denny's Visit
  • Drew Talks About the Start of His Model Railroad Career
  • Denny Shares the Story of Pastor Chuck
  • Mike Shows His Autoracks and Trucks
  • Lionel Talks About How He Got Into the Hobby
  • Denny Shows His Brass Passenger Dome Car
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Episode 155
  • Jennifer Talks About Rails of Sheffield
  • Steve Talks About After the Storm Train Show
  • George Talks New Decoders and Shows His 4-4-0 Project
  • Mike Shows His Latest Truck and Autorack Projects
  • Long-running Trains
  • James Talks Amtrak and His 3D-printed Loco Project
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Episode 153
  • Tony Talks About His Publications
  • InterMountain 4750 Cubic Foot 3 Bay Covered Hopper
  • Tony Talks About Making Publications
  • Tony Talks About His Favorite Pieces
  • Campbell Talks Midwest Model Railroad Hobby Shop
  • Ken Shows Variety of Products at TCS Website
  • Mike Shows N-Scale Building Progress
  • Ken Talks Speedmatching Locos
  • Michelle Rides the Harry Potter Train
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Episode 147
  • InterMountain ET44AC
  • Ken Shows N-Scale Layout Progress
  • Dan Talks About His Train Projects
  • UWT-100 Throttle Update
  • Lionel Talks About the Growing Hobby
  • Mike Shows ZYX Creative Weathering Decals
  • Mike Talks About His First Memories in the Hobby
  • James Shows His PA-1 Decoder Project
  • Good Finds at Mom & Pop Hobby Stores
  • Joshua Shows Off His Summit Model Projects
  • Mike Talks About "Rails Around Indiana" Book
  • Happy Birthday Ken!
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Episode 139
  • Athearn Veranda Turbine
  • Jennifer Kirk with UK Announcements and Biggest Little Railway Challenge
  • New Norfolk Southern Design and Caps from Jelsma Graphics
  • Walthers Baggage Car - George Bush
  • Bachman Dash 9
  • Athearn GP7
  • Jennifer Kirk's YouTube Channel
  • Mike Budde's 40-foot Trailers and Weathering with Deco Markers
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Episode 138
  • Athearn GP7s and GP9s
  • Rand Hood Talks Modeling
  • Thank You to Michelle
  • Rand Hood and Modeling Signals
  • Austin Allard's Layout Progress
  • Micro Engineering Rail
  • More Signal Modeling with Rand Hood
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Episode 135
  • Mark Twain Hobby Center
  • Jelsma Graphics
  • Bachmann Charger
  • Ken Talks December What's Neat at Model Railroad Hobbyist
  • Ken and Denny Talk Brass
  • Lionel Talks Remotely Operated Layouts
  • Denny Talks About the Jacksonsville Terminal Railroad Museum
  • Lionel Strang's Contributions to the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
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Episode 76
  • Garden Railroad Update
  • Mike's Autorack Project
  • Joe Talks Model Railroad Hobbyist Magazine and Running Extra
  • Joe Shares a Couple Tips from Running Extra
  • Michelle Shares Some Facebook Posts
  • Joshua Talks About His Colorado Trip
  • James Shows His DC-3 Project
  • Ken Talks NCE Throttles
  • Athearn GP7
  • Daniel Talks St. Louis Live Steamers
  • Daniel Shows His GP60 Project
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Episode 72
  • Wind Turbines
  • Ken's Garden Railroad Update
  • Speeder Cars
  • Jeff Shows His Latest Weathered Boxcar
  • Ken Shows His Sculpted Cactus
  • Michelle Shows the Museum's Dinosaur Car from Value Trains
  • InterMountain U18B
  • Michelle Talks About the Colorado Railroad Museum
  • Daniel's Layout Updates
  • Bachmann Eggliner
  • TCS Track Cleaning Car
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Episode 66
  • Highlights From Michelle's Visit
  • Roomette Interiors From Barry Silverthorn
  • Campbell Talks About the Hobby
  • Campbell Talks About "Model Railroading as Art" Book
  • Campbell Shares a Custom Weathered Boxcar
  • Walther's Benson's Five & Dime Kit
  • Daniel Shows His Broadway Limited AC6000
  • Walker's Documentary
  • Walker Shares His Locos
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Episode 43
  • Rapido Announcements
  • George and Matt Herman Talk About Their Passion for Trains
  • Jeff Talks About New Products from Oak Hill
  • Matt Talks About Athearn's SD60E
  • Bob Talks About His Models
  • Michelle and Ken Talk About Making the Beach Diorama
  • Joe Talks About Products From Weathering Solutions
  • Matt Herman Talks About the LokSound DCC System
  • Jeff Talks About Central Valley Bridges
  • Kevin Talks About Caboose
  • Chris and Matt Gentry Talk About Athearn and the RPM Show
  • Terence Talks About Modeling and the RPM Show
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