We hope EVERYONE is ready for an all new Large Scale Live this Sunday 12/28/25! We have a great show lined up with some special guests as well! Kris & Charlotte Dixon will be with us to catch up with everyone, share what’s new, and what’s happening in the world of Melovetrains. We of course have some more updates for everyone on the combined 2026 Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo and Midwest Garden Railroad Gathering! So get ready for the latest news, updates, and more from the world of large-scale trains on this special holiday edition. As always we look forward to interacting with everyone during the live stream in the chat and we know you’ll enjoy the show!
Written by Andrew Fitch
We have another all new Large Scale Live this Sunday 11/30/25 at 7:00 PM Eastern! We’ll be hitting the workbench and diving into some repairs and upgrades for your G scale trains! Join us as we tackle real fixes and enhancements live during the stream — from troubleshooting common issues to adding new features that keep our trains running smoothly and looking their best.
Alongside that, we’ll also cover the latest buzz in the G scale world—from upcoming events (including exciting news about the 2026 Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo!) and product announcements to general news and community highlights.
Written by Andrew Fitch
Right on schedule we have another all new Large Scale Live! We’re keeping the new season moving with another amazing guest! On this stream we have with us a well known legend in the large scale community. The one, the only, Marty Cozad! Marty has been featured many times in Garden Railways magazine and has held some iconic open house gatherings that many have either been to or heard about. We’ll be talking to Marty about how he got started in the hobby, his iconic North Table Creek Garden Railroad, how he helped shape the G scale community and the legacy he’s built.
We will of course have info on other upcoming G scale events, product announcements/updates and other general G scale related news! As always we look forward to interacting with everyone during the live stream in the chat and we know you’ll enjoy the show!
All About RLD Hobbies: Tradition, Community & G Gauge Trains Guest Robby Dascotte “Large Scale Live”
Written by Andrew Fitch
It’s a brand new season of Large Scale Live Sunday 9/28/25 at 7:00 PM Eastern! We’re starting the new season off with a guest many have asked for over the prior years. You wanted him, we got him so we’re very excited to welcome our special guest, Robby Dascotte, owner of RLD Hobbies! Robby and RLD Hobbies is known far and wide by many in the G Gauge community. Robby will be talking about what got him into the hobby, what inspired him to build a business around that passion with a large outdoor layout for customers to run on and his upcoming open house (taking place on October 2-4 2025 in Albion, IL) where you can run your live steam or battery operated g gauge trains!
We’ll also cover the latest buzz in the G scale world—from upcoming events and product announcements to general news and community highlights.
Whether you’re a seasoned large scale railroader or just getting started, there’s always something new to learn and enjoy. See you on the stream!
Written by Andrew Fitch
We’re thrilled to be back with a brand-new episode of Large Scale Live! This time, we’re joined by a very special guest—David Bergmann, President of Split Jaw Products and proud sponsor of the show. David’s bringing a lineup of exciting new releases and updates to fan-favorite products that G scale enthusiasts won’t want to miss. Alongside David’s showcase, we’ll cover the latest buzz in the G scale world—from upcoming events and product announcements to general news and community highlights.
Written by Andrew Fitch
We hope you’re ready for another all new Large Scale Live! On this show you’ll be getting some one on one quality time with Nico! Nico will be doing Q&A throughout the entirety of this stream answering any questions you may have about G gauge to the best of his knowledge. So make sure you show up ready with lot of questions!
Written by Andrew Fitch
We hope everyone is ready for another all new Large Scale Live! On this show we’ll be providing updates on the progress of our own garden railroads along with answering any questions you the viewer may have during the live stream. We’ll be taking a look at storage for your garden railroad along with some tips to help you avoid headaches on your own garden railroad.
Written by Andrew Fitch
We hope everyone is ready for for a Live walk through of the 40th National Garden Railway Convention’s Vendor Hall. This years convention is taking place in Sacramento, CA and is being put on by the Sacramento Garden Railway Society. Colin Camarillo our onsite correspondent will be taking us around to show us what all is there to see and do there this year.
Written by Andrew Fitch
Join us for our follow-up to the Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo and the Northeast Large Scale Train Show. That’s not all though as we’ll be covering how to repair PCB traces on circuit boards, walk through some of the common and must-have tools for your tool box and more!
Written by Andrew Fitch
This month, we welcome Mick Spilsbury, who is not only a member of THE BAY AREA GARDEN RAILWAY SOCIETY but also the Marketing & Distribution Director of GRNews—the FREE bi-monthly digital magazine made by garden railroaders, for garden railroaders! Mick will take us behind the scenes of GRNews, exploring its origins, growth, and future—including the magazine’s expanding social media presence!He’ll also deliver exclusive updates on the 40th Annual National Garden Railway Convention, hosted by the Sacramento Valley Garden Railway Society at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Plus, Mick will share some of his personal adventures in the world of garden railroading and take audience questions about any of the topics discussed.Your hosts, Nico and Andrew, will also give an expanded rundown of the Great Lakes Large Scale Train Expo, happening in less than two weeks on May 9–10 at the Metroplex Expo Center in Girard, Ohio. Expect details on Door prizes, Interactive displays & exhibits, Operating club layouts, Modeling contest and the Extensive list of vendors & exhibitors. We will of course have info on other upcoming G scale events, product announcements/updates and other general G scale related news! As always we look forward to interacting with everyone during the live stream in the chat and we know you’ll enjoy the show!