Talking Ops with Don Irace - The Valley Local Ops with Chris Adams
How can you turn your layout into a historical reenactment? For our Talking Ops guest Chris Adams, that was the mission when he created his layout, The Valley Local. Chris shares how his passion for history drove his desire to have an operating railroad that immerses his operators into a full late 1940's experience. Chris also shares how his methods for running his operating sessions have evolved to balance his passion for prototypical accuracy with a enjoyable time for guests.
Learn more about The Valley Local on their website:
http://www.thevalleylocal.net
Follow all the happenings on The Valley Local on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheValleyLocal
Subscribe to The Valley Local blog:
http://blog.thevalleylocal.net/
Chris mentions the old New Haven video “A Great Railroad At Work.” Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk8htfb2-h0
Check out more on the New Haven Railroad Technical and Historical Society:
http://www.nhrhta.org
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Episode Released June 11, 2026
