Model Railroading 201 | Advanced Switching | Mike Osborne

#tsgmultimedia #modelrailroading #operations #switching In this episode of Model Railroading 201, Mike Osborne, who retired after a 45 year career as a Conductor/Brakeman for the Southern Pacific, then the Union Pacific, shows us how the pros would switch and block a train at the same time. The example is paired down for simplicity, but the elegance in the thought process is obvious. If you think you could accomplish what Mike did more efficiently, be sure to post a comment! Mike's Santa Fe Pacific Layout Tour:    • Santa Fe Pacific HO Scale Layout Tour with...   Here are some of the ways you can support the content you love: Engagement & Sharing: If you enjoy this content, please hit the "like" button and share it with your friends on social media! Leaving comments on this video’s comment section also helps. Direct Financial Support:   / tsgmultimedia   https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tsgmu... https://tsgmultimedia.com/shop/ Join TSG Multimedia on these other social media channels: FaceBook:   / tsgmultimediaface   Instagram:   / tsg_multimedia   https://bsky.app/profile/tsgmultimedi... ©2026 TSG Multimedia. All Rights Reserved.