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The "Skills Builder" model railroad design above is meant to be a platform for learning the crucial skills you'll need to build a larger...
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- Nov 22
- 1 min
Model Railroad Track Laying Tip of the Day
How smoothly we transition into and out of turnouts is a major factor in creating derailment -free operation. Note both the length of...
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- Nov 20
- 1 min
New YouTube Channel
I've added a new YouTube channel for my business allowing potential customers to see my layouts in motion. You can view it HERE. Many...
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- Nov 11
- 1 min
New Model Railroad Scenery Book
For the switching layout folks in the group, especially those modeling the modern era, I've just published a new book on the subject,...
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- Nov 7
- 2 min
"Partially Complete" Custom Model Railroads
Example of a partially complete layout based on a midwestern branch line theme. The customer will complete the rest himself. "Partially...
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- Oct 2
- 1 min
"Fine" N Scale Standards
The switcher pushes an idler car towards the car float on this "Fine" standard N scale layout based on the Brooklyn waterfront in WW2. ...
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- Sep 1
- 2 min
3 Additional Ways to Enjoy Structures
I always wanted to model this Los Angeles Junction Railway engine house but didn't have a space for it on my layout. I built it anyway...
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- Jun 19
- 3 min
Picking the Right Pace
Getting most of the mechanical portion of a layout done early is vital to maintaining morale. It's equally important, however, to slow...
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- May 23
- 1 min
A New England Branch Line Track Plan Design
Topic: Model Railroad Branch Line Track Plan Design Imagine faded RS-2's pulling short trains through the river valleys of Vermont or...
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- May 17
- 1 min
Crossing 12th Avenue
The local runs down the switchback to pick up an empty at the Miami Produce Center on my personal layout based on The Downtown Spur in...
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- May 1
- 3 min
Adding A Second Layout
My "second" layout is a simple, two turnout affair, in the corner of my office. It's based on the Los Angeles Junction. Structures are...
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- Mar 9
- 2 min
Model Railroad Track Plan Design of the Day - Big Space, No Free Time
Prairie-themed layouts lend themselves well to modelers with lots of space but limited modeling time. (Caldwell, ID, 1941, Lee Russell....
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- Feb 9
- 2 min
Model Railroad Design Tip of the Day
Creating Visual Symmetry Shown above is a 1940's topo map of Frederick, MD. Note the general sense of order, the ninety degree grids,...
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- Feb 3
- 1 min
Photo of the Day
Having just left Newark Station, and crossed over the Passaic River dock bridge, a northbound Amtrak train passes the tower. This image...
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- Jan 31
- 1 min
Model Railroad Design Tip of the Day
Lift Out Bridge Design Standards Although they have their drawbacks, lift out bridges allow for such far superior model railroad designs...
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