Five ideas for a shelf layout
As the author of Model Railroader’s “Ask MR” column, I get a lot of questions from readers. Usually I either…
Read moreAs the author of Model Railroader’s “Ask MR” column, I get a lot of questions from readers. Usually I either…
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How to buy a toy train is a subject I’m frequently asked about. My focus is on trains and accessories…
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When I started in this hobby, I chose to model the early 1900s. That was before I knew what models…
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How to use PCB ties: Printed-circuit board (PCB) ties are pieces of printed-circuit board cut to railroad tie shape. They’re…
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Choosing the right adhesive for model railroads is important. Glues and adhesives bond two or more surfaces in different ways…
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When I’m planning a structure kitbash, I often start with a sketch. Scribbling down rough ideas, erasing what doesn’t work,…
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Q: My wife and I are discussing purchasing our forever home and there are questions about including room for, and…
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There are several modular model railroading standards out there, but one you might have heard more about recently is the…
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Visual trickery has been part of model railroading for many years. John Allen used mirrors on his HO scale Gorre…
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Reviving a 1980s Z scale train set I bought this 1980s Z scale train set, made by Märklin, as a…
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Finding the best approach for a track plan isn’t always easy. Even if you’re building your layout in a small…
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Senior Editor Eric White evaulates and troubleshoots an HO scale brass steam locomotive from Sunset Models to figure out why…
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