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    The Main Line Blog(2/13/26)

    The Main Line Blog(2/13/26)

    AI OutSide Braced Box Car

    Many websites, including our own, can take a considerable amount of time to navigate to find what you are looking for. In this blog post I will tell you how to save time with one use case example. Because I have been working to structure the product data on our Read more…

    By Wubbel, 9 months ago
    The Main Line Blog(2/13/26)

    The Model Railroad IoT Layout

    We can ask ourselves and potentially argue about what the most popular topics in model railroading happen to be in 2025. I also know and based on my conversations with many model builders that in 2025 modelers are diving into a mix of traditional craftsmanship verses cutting-edge technology. Some of Read more…

    By Wubbel, 9 monthsMay 21, 2025 ago
    The Main Line Blog(2/13/26)

    Lionel ALCO S2 – 3 Rail To 2 Rail Power Conversion

    Converting a 3 rail model engine to 2 rail using the All Nation drives and truck assemblies is relatively easy. As mentioned in one of our recent videos on the topic, our proof of concept illustrated the potential utilization of the Blount Trucks that were standard sideframes on the Lionel Read more…

    By Wubbel, 10 monthsMay 5, 2025 ago
    The Main Line Blog(2/13/26)

    Pellets You Say? The New Age Of 3D Printing

    3D printing can be a hobby all its own.  As the hobby becomes more affordable, many people have an interest in developing these new skills. There are four key aspects to consider when starting this hobby. First, you may be looking for a new hobby to stretch your current knowledge Read more…

    By Wubbel, 10 monthsMay 5, 2025 ago
    The Main Line Blog(2/13/26)

    Using Our Vast and Past Experience – Model Railroading is Here to Stay

    Our O Scale hobby has survived depressions, world wars, material shortages and the ups and downs of economic conditions over more than 100 years. Model railroading and O Scale are here to stay, and will only get stronger as we move forward and hand off to the next generation of Read more…

    By Wubbel, 10 monthsMay 2, 2025 ago
    The Main Line Blog(2/13/26)

    EMC Switchers – Steam to Diesel Transition

    Electro-motive Corporation (EMC) pre-SC switchers were built with Winton 201-A engines. 175 were built between February 1935 and January 1939. Two pre-production units were built in February 1935. 426, was purchased by the Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad and is on display at Steamtown National Historic Site in Lackawanna Railroad colors. The straight-8 Read more…

    By Wubbel, 1 yearFebruary 7, 2025 ago
    The Main Line Blog(2/13/26)

    On3 Flex Ties Beta Free Samples

    We are test marketing our new flex tie product for On3 for mainline narrow gauge modelers.   If you are interested in getting a free sample of 8 ties, send a self addressed, stamped (1 stamp) #10 envelope, and we will send you a free sample section (without rail) for your Read more…

    By Wubbel, 1 yearJanuary 2, 2025 ago
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    The Main Line Blog(2/13/26)

    Celebrate the “5” in 2025 With All Nation Line

    All Nation Line is starting its 5th year in business since the revitalization under the leadership of John Wubbel. In coordination with the bi-monthly publication of O Scale Resource Magazine, our advertisement will showcase a product which will have a limited time 5% discount offer.  Be sure to check out Read more…

    By Wubbel, 1 yearDecember 31, 2024 ago
    The Main Line Blog(2/13/26)

    You Want Fast Concise Answers?

    Because the most common search engines have been in use for so long, by habit more than anything else people turn to them to find answers to their questions or to satisfy a curiosity on a particular subject matter. Results returned seem to be advertisements first and then potentially a Read more…

    By Wubbel, 1 yearDecember 19, 2024 ago
    The Main Line Blog(2/13/26)

    A Look At 2024

    At this time each year, it is fun to look back at this year’s additions All Nation Line was able to bring to the O Scale 2-Rail community.  We were recently invited to present at the O Scale Central On-Line Meeting.  We took that opportunity to review our “What’s New” Read more…

    By Wubbel, 1 yearDecember 12, 2024 ago

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