Jimmy DIY and the Twin Valley Railroad

With just under 500 videos published and over 45,000 subscribers on YouTube, DIY and Digital Railroad has become one of the leading sources of information for model railroaders on the internet. When Jimmy DIY reached out, it was a no-brainer to get him on the show and learn more about how he started in the hobby and how it led to the creation of his YouTube channel. Jimmy tells how he was led to modeling in N and the improvements he's seen that has made 1:160 a better scale to model. He also shares his influences and how they inspired him to give back with videos catered to those just getting their start in the hobby.

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