New in the Museum
Oil Loading Facility Completed
Oil Loading Facility Completed
May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023
Niles 153rd Birthday!
Niles 153rd Birthday!
May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023
Steam Power
Steam Power
May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023
ATSF 61 Alco PA at Sunol
ATSF 61 Alco PA at Sunol
May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023
SP TrainMaster & Gallery Cars HO layout
SP TrainMaster & Gallery Cars HO layout
March 25, 2023
March 25, 2023
Rio Grande Ski Train on N scale layout
Rio Grande Ski Train on N scale layout
March 25, 2023
March 25, 2023
Hand made turnouts in N scale!
Hand made turnouts in N scale!
March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023
Depot clock runs!
Depot clock runs!
March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023
The second hand really moves and the Clock keeps time. Based on information discovered while working on it, it hasn’t worked for 80+ years.
The second hand really moves and the Clock keeps time. Based on information discovered while working on it, it hasn’t worked for 80+ years.
N scale progress
N scale progress
March 2, 2023
March 2, 2023
Ran engines in both directions for the first time!
Ran engines in both directions for the first time!
20230302_173837_720x720.mp420230302_173916_720x720.mp4Depot artist returns
Depot artist returns
February 18, 2023
February 18, 2023
This time they were sketching Joe's and an old Ford truck.
This time they were sketching Joe's and an old Ford truck.
GP 60 near Niles Diamond
GP 60 near Niles Diamond
February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023
This former Cotton Belt GP 60 still doing locals here in Fremont. Waiting for a green to enter the Niles Diamond. Was waiting for an intermodal to clear the diamond.
This former Cotton Belt GP 60 still doing locals here in Fremont. Waiting for a green to enter the Niles Diamond. Was waiting for an intermodal to clear the diamond.
Had about 7 cars, tankers and hoppers. There is a commercial bakery and candy manufacturer in Union City where these typically go.
Had about 7 cars, tankers and hoppers. There is a commercial bakery and candy manufacturer in Union City where these typically go.
Depot artist
Depot artist
February 12, 2023
February 12, 2023
Artist setup out front, made this sketch and plans to return to create the actual painting.
Artist setup out front, made this sketch and plans to return to create the actual painting.
N scale progress
N scale progress
February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023
Today was the upper decks very first full operational loop! Carl documented it by writing the date and time on the deck above Fairfield 😁🤗 We also ran from top to bottom through the helix and back up to the upper deck! YES YES YES!!!! 👍🚂🥳🥳🍻 WE CELEBRATED! All reversers, pxs power districts are in sync!
Today was the upper decks very first full operational loop! Carl documented it by writing the date and time on the deck above Fairfield 😁🤗 We also ran from top to bottom through the helix and back up to the upper deck! YES YES YES!!!! 👍🚂🥳🥳🍻 WE CELEBRATED! All reversers, pxs power districts are in sync!
N scale progress
N scale progress
February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023
Matson Lines in honor of a member's father who was Vessel Manger for them.
Matson Lines in honor of a member's father who was Vessel Manger for them.
Class Visit Day Two
Class Visit Day Two
January 24, 2023
January 24, 2023
Class Visit Day One
Class Visit Day One
January 23, 2023
January 23, 2023
Depot Open Day
Depot Open Day
January 22, 2023
January 22, 2023
IMG_3572.MOVIMG_3573.MOVIMG_3574.MOVIMG_3575.MOVIMG_3576.MOVIMG_3578.MOVIMG_3582.MOVIMG_3585.MOVIMG_3588.MOVDepot Open Day
Depot Open Day
January 8, 2023
January 8, 2023
IMG_3472.MOVIMG_3473.MOVIMG_3482.MOVIMG_3486.MOVIMG_3487.MOVIMG_3497.MOVIMG_3498.MOVDepot Open Day
Depot Open Day
December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022
Those Zephyr cars are backwards!
Those Zephyr cars are backwards!
December 18, 2022 Model Train Event
December 18, 2022 Model Train Event
Join us for the next Niles Depot Model Train Event -- Sunday March 19, 2023, 10am to 4pm -- bring your items to sell, no fees, setup your own table
Join us for the next Niles Depot Model Train Event -- Sunday March 19, 2023, 10am to 4pm -- bring your items to sell, no fees, setup your own table
N scale test videos
N scale test videos
December 18, 2022
December 18, 2022
20221218_141507_648x648 (1).mp420221218_152201_648x648 (1).mp4A day to celebrate! All the power districts on the upper level are connected and tested. Jumpers to reach district allowed the very first mainline run!
A day to celebrate! All the power districts on the upper level are connected and tested. Jumpers to reach district allowed the very first mainline run!
N scale Progress
N scale Progress
November 6 thru December 6, 2022
November 6 thru December 6, 2022
Third deck to helix
Third deck to helix
Helix to third deck
Helix to third deck
First step, cork
First step, cork
Second step, track
Second step, track
Third deck loop
Third deck loop
Overall view
Overall view
Future Intermodal Facility
Future Intermodal Facility
Third Deck Tracks
Third Deck Tracks
Lily Mei Post
Lily Mei Post
November 2, 2022
November 2, 2022
Progress in HO scale
Progress in HO scale
October 21, 2022
October 21, 2022
Completed cutting, fitting decking and placing supports for the upper deck
Completed cutting, fitting decking and placing supports for the upper deck
October 19, 2022
October 19, 2022
20221019_160932_648x648 (1).mp4Good progress on the deck joining the south wall and the rear peninsula
Good progress on the deck joining the south wall and the rear peninsula
October 15, 2022
October 15, 2022
20221014_162242_864x864.mp4Reinforced, sharp corners sanded and painted
Reinforced, sharp corners sanded and painted
October 12, 2022
October 12, 2022
Friday night at Niles
Friday night at Niles
October 9, 2022
October 9, 2022
Finishing touches on the helix to upper ramps
Finishing touches on the helix to upper ramps
October 4, 2022
October 4, 2022
Niles Depot Model Train Event
Niles Depot Model Train Event
September 25, 2022
September 25, 2022
The first test run of the upper level helix run around is a success
The first test run of the upper level helix run around is a success
September 23, 2022
September 23, 2022
20220923_175412_1_480x480.mp4Yard tower - N scale
Yard tower - N scale
September 20, 2022
September 20, 2022
Livermore Depot - HO scale
Livermore Depot - HO scale
September 8, 2022
September 8, 2022
Very first climb up and down the helix at the never before used entry to the helix - N scale
Very first climb up and down the helix at the never before used entry to the helix - N scale
September 4, 2022
September 4, 2022
20220903_141300_648x648.mp420220903_142338_576x576.mp4Crusher added to the scene - N scale
Crusher added to the scene - N scale
August 31, 2022
August 31, 2022
Fourth Friday Fun Day Run Day - HO scale
Fourth Friday Fun Day Run Day - HO scale
August 26, 2022
August 26, 2022
PG&E Substation
PG&E Substation
Borden Chemical
Borden Chemical
Borden Chemical
Borden Chemical
Newark Locomotive Works
Newark Locomotive Works
Gravel Quarries and Cement Plants at Radum
Gravel Quarries and Cement Plants at Radum
Union City BART Station
Union City BART Station
IMG_4423.MOVIMG_4424.MOVIMG_4428.MOVIMG_4434.MOVIMG_4481.MOVIMG_4497.MOVIMG_4498.MOVIMG_4499.MOVHelix Extension - N scale
Helix Extension - N scale
August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022
Oil Refinery Flaring - N scale
Oil Refinery Flaring - N scale
August 23, 2022
August 23, 2022
20220823_162420.mp4Scrapyard Crusher - N scale
Scrapyard Crusher - N scale
August 22, 2022
August 22, 2022
Finally got the paint for the car crusher. The last piece for the scrap yard. One more coat then detail paint and weathering.
Finally got the paint for the car crusher. The last piece for the scrap yard. One more coat then detail paint and weathering.
Second Scrapyard Panel - N scale
Second Scrapyard Panel - N scale
August 15, 2022
August 15, 2022
South East Corner Panel Upgrades - N scale
South East Corner Panel Upgrades - N scale
August 13, 2022
August 13, 2022
Scrap Yard update - N scale
Scrap Yard update - N scale
August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022
Second grabber and the yellow forklift added to move junkers around the yard. Just need to finally paint and weather the crusher and this scene is complete!
Second grabber and the yellow forklift added to move junkers around the yard. Just need to finally paint and weather the crusher and this scene is complete!
Carl and the Upper Deck
Carl and the Upper Deck
July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022
California Nursery
California Nursery
July 22, 2022
July 22, 2022
Part of our Niles Depot History is tied to the California Nursery and the 1915 Panama - Pacific International Exposition. In its heyday it was 463 acres and had a Western Pacific rail siding. Today it’s a 20 acre Fremont Park that has been under restoration/redevelopment with its Ribbon Cutting on Saturday.
Part of our Niles Depot History is tied to the California Nursery and the 1915 Panama - Pacific International Exposition. In its heyday it was 463 acres and had a Western Pacific rail siding. Today it’s a 20 acre Fremont Park that has been under restoration/redevelopment with its Ribbon Cutting on Saturday.
Thanks to Larry Mazur
Thanks to Larry Mazur
July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022
N Scale Wishes, to thank Larry Mazur for coloring and weathering the 6 crushed loads and also weathering the 6 gondolas that haul the loads to Pacific State Steel. They look amazing!
N Scale Wishes, to thank Larry Mazur for coloring and weathering the 6 crushed loads and also weathering the 6 gondolas that haul the loads to Pacific State Steel. They look amazing!
Steel yard is fully functional N scale
Steel yard is fully functional N scale
July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022
20220706_173902.mp4Refinery area in North Stockton N scale
Refinery area in North Stockton N scale
July 4, 2022
July 4, 2022
Propane facility for North Stockton subdivision N scale
Propane facility for North Stockton subdivision N scale
July 3, 2022
July 3, 2022
Depot floors mopped for Open House
Depot floors mopped for Open House
June 9, 2022
June 9, 2022
Depot power washing
Depot power washing
June 8, 2022
June 8, 2022
N scale helix fine tuning
N scale helix fine tuning
May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022
N scale scrap steel yard improvements
N scale scrap steel yard improvements
May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022
Grabber tractor, baler with a car inside and a pile of crushed car squares
Overall view
Car crusher still to be painted and weathered
Sky board cut down
Sky board cut down
May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022
Checking clearance on helix upper level
Checking clearance on helix upper level
May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022
N scale trains ready to run tomorrow at Depot Open Day
N scale trains ready to run tomorrow at Depot Open Day
April 30, 2022
April 30, 2022
Kid's layout in new location
Kid's layout in new location
April 26, 2022
April 26, 2022
Two trains passing Niles Depot on the N scale layout
Two trains passing Niles Depot on the N scale layout
April 24, 2022
April 24, 2022
New legs for Kid's Layout
New legs for Kid's Layout
April 21, 2022
April 21, 2022
Drunk with power (tools)?
Drunk with power (tools)?
Clamps, always need more clamps!
Clamps, always need more clamps!
Fixed crossover 116 in N scale
Fixed crossover 116 in N scale
April 20, 2022
April 20, 2022
Fixed crossover 116.
Fixed crossover 116.
The throw bar was apparently under to much pressure and it finally snapped. Original removed and soldered in a replacement.
The throw bar was apparently under to much pressure and it finally snapped. Original removed and soldered in a replacement.
Union Pacific Maintenance of Way (MOW) activity behind Niles Depot
Union Pacific Maintenance of Way (MOW) activity behind Niles Depot
April 16, 2022
April 16, 2022
20220416_145635_720x720.mp420220416_150031.mp4N Scale Industrial Area
N Scale Industrial Area
April 2, 2022
April 2, 2022
20220402_165018_720x720_20220402183638.mp4N Scale Industrial Area
N Scale Industrial Area
March 21, 2022
March 21, 2022
Cub Scouts Depot Tour
Cub Scouts Depot Tour
March 6, 2022
March 6, 2022
Depot Open
Depot Open
February 6, 2022
February 6, 2022
Fourth Friday Fun Run (FFFR)
Fourth Friday Fun Run (FFFR)
January 28, 2022
January 28, 2022
Run through trains from foreign roads
Run through trains from foreign roads
Phil Gosney grew up in Memphis, TN and if you see some passenger trains in unfamiliar colors, they are ones he viewed as a kid growing up there.
Phil Gosney grew up in Memphis, TN and if you see some passenger trains in unfamiliar colors, they are ones he viewed as a kid growing up there.
Louisville & Nashville top and Mo Pac, lower
Rock Island Memphis to Tucumcari, NM train
L&N E6 "Humming Bird"
Rock Island 652 and Milw F-M units
Frisco E-8 2012 "Flying Ebony" pulling some Heavyweights at Niles Tower
Frisco Train at Niles Yard
Illinois Central "Louisiane"
SP RDC SP-10 tours Niles and Niles Canyon
SP RDC SP-10 tours Niles and Niles Canyon
Depot Open
Depot Open
January 23, 2022
January 23, 2022
N-scale panel work, switch to roundhouse and scrap steel yard
N-scale panel work, switch to roundhouse and scrap steel yard
January 19, 2022
January 19, 2022
Depot Open
Depot Open
January 9, 2022
January 9, 2022