02/09/2026
The full video from the Prairie Scale Model Railroad Club February Open House in Lombard, Illinois is now live.
This 55-minute feature brings together all four parts into one continuous look at the layout and operations. The Prairie Scale layout is known for its size, realistic operations, and ability to handle long trains, and this video captures a wide range of activity throughout the day.
Highlights include the Jade Green E8, long manifest freights, one of the largest HO scale helixes in the region with a 102-inch radius and 1% grade, operational meets where trains exceed siding length, Conrail oil trains, the Union Pacific business train, and CNW steam-powered freight movements.
If you missed any of the individual parts or want to experience the event in one uninterrupted run, this is the complete version.
▶️ Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/S1vuxZ0AeFo
A huge thank you to all the great folks over at Prairie Scale Model Railroaders for putting on such a great February open house!