Mountain Empire Model Railroaders

Mountain Empire Model Railroaders The Mountain Empire Model Railroaders are the volunteers behind the Johnson City Railroad Experience.

08/30/2026

In Green Cove we find a nice shady spot to stop for a rest this Sunday evening on the other side of the bridge. Just then we see a Southern A-A lash up running back to back to lead a freight train through the countryside after leaving the yard. Stay tuned for more updates and videos coming soon!!

08/29/2026

Watching from the valley the sound of an approaching steam engine can be heard echoing off the mountain walls. Santa Fe #3758 then emerges from the cut leading a long line of re**er cars down the line heading towards Union Refrigeration in Blackwater. Stay tuned for more updates and videos coming soon!!

08/28/2026

Watching from the hill near Alsop Gorge we get a great view towards Three Falls Tunnel and the trestle. Just as we arrive, Norfolk Southern #54 emerges from the tunnel taking a line of covered hoppers down the line from Little Roanoke. Stay tuned for more updates and videos coming soon!!

New York Central #5610 leads a commuter service out of Rogersville as it passes under the overpass. ...
08/28/2026

New York Central #5610 leads a commuter service out of Rogersville as it passes under the overpass.

08/27/2026

Following the road away from the coal mine we catch our next train coming up the line. New York Central #5610 rolls past the grade crossing with a local commuter train and now starts to climb the grade heading for the next station. Stay tuned for more updates and videos coming soon!!

Tweetsie Layout Update: a couple of quick updates on the ET&WNC layout from this past week.~ First back towards Hampton ...
08/27/2026

Tweetsie Layout Update: a couple of quick updates on the ET&WNC layout from this past week.

~ First back towards Hampton and the start of Doe River Gorge, the framework for extending the mountain is now complete. With this done we can now place foam and build up the terrain to connect with the back of the neighboring modules.

~ Next bit of news comes from Blevins Crossing where a new fence line has been put in between the field and the fishing pond. This also helps hide what was left of the gap when the layout came apart to be moved out of ETSU.

A couple of small updates but still solid progress on the layout with more to come soon so be sure to stay tuned!!

08/26/2026

Stopping at the grade crossing traffic is halted outside of Rogersville for a local. Norfolk Southern #3379 rolls past long hood forward pulling out a line of empties from the yard to prepare for the next outbound train. Stay tuned for more updates and videos coming soon!!

MEMRR Layout Update: Green Cove has seen some upgrades as a new station and surrounding facilities have popped up near t...
08/26/2026

MEMRR Layout Update: Green Cove has seen some upgrades as a new station and surrounding facilities have popped up near the tunnel. Along with the new station, a freight depot sits on the other side of the tracks for both inbound and outbound freight for the local farms. A speeder shed has also been added and even a water tower and coaling area. Top it off with a new silo and everything is really coming together now. The barn was also moved to a different part of the field closer to the tracks. The buildings are still being tested for clearances but all in all this is a great new addition to the Green Cove section of the layout. Stay tuned for more updates and videos coming soon!!

08/25/2026

For this week’s Tweetsie Tuesday we follow the road out of Elk Park to the start of State Line Hill where a local is coming down from the old quarry. We then see ET&WNC #3, Unaka, running along the track overhead as it crosses the hill heading towards Shell Creek with a freight train. Stay tuned for more updates and videos coming soon!!

The crew of this ET&WNC caboose wait up at Blevins Crossing for another train to pass as the rear brakeman enjoys the fr...
08/25/2026

The crew of this ET&WNC caboose wait up at Blevins Crossing for another train to pass as the rear brakeman enjoys the fresh air on the rear platform.

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207 N Boone Street Suite 2000
Johnson City, TN
37604

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Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
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