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3 days ago · Learn how easy it is to use a caliper on your model railroad from the pros. In a scratchbuilding project, you grab a scale ruler to measure a piece of wood, cut it and it doesn’t fit. Gerry Leone, shares a secret to fix this error.
8 hours ago · The first of 5 layout improvement tips is maintaining the fleet. The dust-covered HO scale tank car looks out of place next to realistically weathered equipment on the Jones Island section of the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. Bryson Sleppy photos unless noted. Building a locomotive and freight car fleet isn’t cheap, so you want to take care of ...
4 days ago · Modeler Roger Russell is a man who does narrow gauge modeling in a big way. He has three separate layouts in different scales, the SN-3 Denver Rio Grande and Southern, the ON-3 Colorado and Southern, and the 3/8th inch scale Russell Creek Lumber Company.
2 days ago · Discover how scales and gauges compare to full-sized trains. 8 ways to select the right scale to match your needs. The pros and cons of choosing O, OO, HO,N or Z. Select right and you'll avoid problems later! An ingeniously simple way to set up your power pack for easier access and use.
3 days ago · The Operations of the Colliery. Jim dives into the explanation of the operations of the colliery by demonstrating on the Henry Clay Colliery located in the Excelsior portion of the layout. Jim begins his presentation by analyzing the several structures that make up the colliery. He makes note of the three main buildings connected by conveyors.
May 15, 2024 · This material can be found at your local building supply store and most hobby shops, and it’s easy to manipulate into a range of shapes and sizes. After explaining what it’s good for, Lou shows you how to create a quick hillside using just a couple pieces of beadboard.
3 days ago · Steve demonstrates how to use them properly during the wiring stage of installing DCC. Installing DCC is a great way to improve your model railroad layout. With these tips from Steve, you’ll be able to install your very own DCC system without any trouble.
