Welcome to the Schuylkill River Valley Channel.
This channel is focused on my HO scale model train layout. It is set in the summer, late 1960's, in southeastern Pennsylvania. The layout will feature elements of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Reading Lines, the Philadelphia & Western and the Upper Merion & Plymouth Railroads. It will also include the fictional Schuylkill River Valley Railroad – an historical preservation project.
I enjoy creating / editing video and plan on some nicely photogenic scenes to bring the layout to life. To me, scenery is an important aspect of model railroading and I strive to create a realistic, believable environment.
If I've piqued your interest, I hope you'll subscribe and follow-along on my journey. I look forward to the company. Comments and questions are always welcome.
Thanks for your interest! I really hope to see you again!
-- John
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Bob's made some layout progress and he'll be sharing it on Side Track Sunday, tonight at 8pm (US Eastern). Hope to see you there!
https://youtu.be/vmzwDUYzZfM
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The first bridge abutment for the O-Scale Crooked Lane Underpass diorama. This is fresh out of the mold. I'll let it setup overnight before I clean up the flash, etc.
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Rick's driving the STS train tonight. Hope to see everyone there at 8pm (US Eastern)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WJb7...
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Hope to see everyone at Rick's tonight for Side Track Sunday @ 8pm (US Eastern).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoRzM...
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Ray's got STS tonight - at least that's the plan. He may get called in to work, so please look out for any last minute changes.
Hope to see everyone there, tonight at 7:55pm (US Eastern).
youtube.com/live/I9NpNFPgTWM
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A huge Thank You to Model Railroad Hobbyist! I'm astonished, this really is quite an honor!
This was featured in the May 18, 2026 edition of MRH.
model-railroad-hobbyist.com/
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Hope to see everyone on Bob's channel for STS, tonight @ 8pm (US Eastern).
https://youtu.be/FkXoGxQikK0
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