Yard Goats 101: Why Switchers Steal the Show on Small Layouts
In railroading slang, a “yard goat” is a switcher locomotive—compact, tough, and built to shuffle cars with precision. On…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Steam Locomotive Types: From Real Rails to Model Tracks
Steam locomotives drove the industrial revolution and continue to inspire model railroading. In this guide, we explore the different…
