The NMRA's Turntable is a monthly publication that, 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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An interview with Michael Burgett about his EPIC Model Railroad and a full walk through of the layout, dispatcher's office and ND Cabin.

Follow along in the building of a State Tool & Die Company Southern Railway Radio Car Kit. This is a full build video showing both tools and tips for building this car.

In this Galgorm Hall video, as highlighted in a previous update, Paul wanted to add a ghost sign to the side of the Victorian houses kit. In this video he shows how he has gone about it with a little help from a neat stencil provided by Scale Model Scenery.

Thunder Mesa Studio is often asked about what it takes to build an On30 model railroad, so here are 10 things that are essential to know before you begin. A little background is given on On30 and scale vs gauge, then the talk is about the space, cost, and time required to build a layout in this scale. Also discussed are sourcing equipment, finding model railroad community, and the importance of starting with a good story!

djstrains claims he has no imagination, so to freelance a model railroad, he at least needed some prototype inspiration. This video shows the progress of the "N Scale Layout on a door."

A very good tutorial showing products and techniques used to model rust on scale models of steel grain bins.

Chadwick Model Railway shows how to improve on and install the Peco Code 100, 3-Way turnout and the fitting of MTB MP10 Point Motors for its operation on this layout. 

A walkthrough tour of Brent Johnson's HO scale model railroad depicting the south end of the Clinchfield Railroad in the 1978-1980 era.

Official YouTube channel for the National Model Railroading Association (NMRA). The channel contains over 390 videos covering a wide range of subjects including how-to projects, railroad history, prototype and model railway operations, and many more subjects. More videos are being added to the collection all the time, mostly through the NMRAx online video presentations that take place every month. Take a look and see what has been added recently!

In this video, the system grain train returns to Avery, Idaho, where it will receive a crew change and then continue on its system journey.

This is a video on how to build an HO scale Sylvan Models truck kit.

In this video (part 2), Timothy continues his discussion from last month on prototype freight car construction and types of hardware used on the cars.

On this Second Section Podcast, Mike and Andy have Ralph Heiss on the show to talk about his layout, The Lehigh Valley Harbor Terminal Railway, in HO scale. They also check in with Ralph on his experience at Amherst and they check in on the Second Section Podcast Group Build. And they talk about the cool new things coming out in the hobby!!!

A tutorial video about this interesting little ground throw turnout indicator from Rix. Paul's tips and tricks will save you a lot of frustration building this model.

A tour of "Somewhere Down South," an HO scale switching layout depicting the Southern Ry. on a bookshelf. Come enjoy a layout tour, some additions to the collection, operations, and a few other surprises!

In this video Ron (Ron's Trains & Things) shows how to scratchbuild a sanding tower for your model railroad. Ron scratchbuilds a unique old sanding tower based on one from a prototype yard--Hodge Jct. in Fort Worth, Texas. This is a great project whether you are just starting in scratchbuilding or an advanced modeler looking for a weekend project.

You can attend an online version of the convention for those of you who cannot attend the in-person convention. This form of attendance is available on the PCR Convention website.

In a video by TSG MultiMedia: "California's Central Coast Region is home to a lot of railroad-related history. Just like everywhere else in the west, California was developed largely along the railroad tracks. The Pacific Coast Railroad, Santa Maria Valley Railroad, and Southern Pacific are featured prominently in this history.

Fast forward to modern times, and we find historical societies maintaining old Southern Pacific structures and preserving the history in the area. Along with that, we have scale modelers of all types carving out their own miniature railroad empires.

In this program, our host Paul Deis, takes us on an adventure, as we visit more than a dozen of these railroads and hear from the people who run them."

For more information on this convention, or to register for the convention, go to the Station No. VI's website at: https://nmra2025.com