51 tips for better rooftop details
I love details. Thirty years ago, I built my first craftsman structure kit and found out what details could do…
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Stone has long been used as a building material in the full-size world. Cut stone can be long lasting as…
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The rotary is like a Swiss Army Knife for model railroaders. It can be used for many different tasks, and…
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Adding details that make a scene more interesting or increase operating potential can take your layout to a whole new…
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A circular saw is often the tool of choice when constructing the benchwork for your layout. But in order to…
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In 1980 and 1981, my wife and I rode round trips on the Viking and Badger, respectively, when they were…
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Most of us who love model trains value them for some aspect of their engineering, artistry, and nostalgia. We tend…
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I have hunted for a variety of antiques and collectibles over the years. From old phonographs and projectors to motion…
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Unless your model railroad is at eye-level or higher, the first thing operators and visitors see when they look at…
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Structures help set the stage for a layout’s look and practicality. There are no bounds to the variety of buildings…
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Chances are good that if you’re building a model railroad, you’ll want to include a bridge. After all, who doesn’t…
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I purchased a Lionel FreightSounds UTLX 30K tank car (No. 6-85081) from my local Lionel dealer in 2019. I loved…
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