From Basement to Basement: Behind the Scenes of Minn-Rail 2025 | Trains N Tech | Model Railroad

I just got back from Minn-Rail 2025, an operations weekend unlike any other! Over the course of the event (and a little before and after), I had the chance to run trains on 7 different layouts. Each one had its own style, personality, and challenges—but they all shared the same passion for operations.

Tonight, I’ll take you from basement to basement with me as I share the photos I captured, talk about what made each layout unique, and reflect on the similarities that tie all of us model railroaders together.

Join me at 9pm ET for stories, photos, and some behind-the-scenes insights from Minn-Rail 2025!

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