What’s Happening In Model Railroading - June 2025 - Tony Cook & Jeff Otto

Track. If you're going to run your trains, you're going to need it, and Jeff Otto from Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply is all about it. Jeff tells us when he got involved with creating his own turnouts, diamonds, crossings and track and how it went from a personal desire to a full fledged business. Later, Tony and I talk about the latest news in the hobby with releases from Rapido, Athearn, Tangent, Class One Model Works, Walthers and more.

Check out all of the amazing offerings from Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply on their website:
https://ohrtracksupply.com/

Athearn HO GP40P-2, GP40-2, and GP40-2L – Just Arrived:
https://www.athearn.com

Class One Model Works HO ATSF peaked-roof caboose – Just Announced:
https://classonemodelworks.com/collections/cabooses

Rapido Trains HO GE E44 Electric – Just Announced:
https://rapidotrains.com/ho-scale/diesel-locomotives/e44-electric-motor.html

Rapido HO Chicago Transit Authority L-cars and track system – Just Announced
https://rapidotrains.com/ho-scale/passenger-car/chicago-l-2600-series-cars.html

Tangent Scale Models HO Thrall 60’ auto parts boxcar:
https://www.tangentscalemodels.com/thrall-car-manufacturing-company-5880cuft-60-double-plug-door-box-car/

Walthers HO Walthers Mainline GEVOs – Just Announced:
https://www.walthers.com

Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains:
https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/

Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:
https://scalesigns.com/

Episode Released June 19, 2025