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Good rolling stock plays a major role in the operating quality of any layout. On most model railroads, the car…
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Good rolling stock plays a major role in the operating quality of any layout. On most model railroads, the car…
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Some of today’s short-wheelbase locomotives have issues with the prototypical switches and narrow-angle crossings that make an O gauge railroad…
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Powdered pastels have long been a popular choice for weathering locomotives, freight cars, and buildings. Several firms offer ready-to-use weathering…
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In this season finale, Host James McNab highlights scenery and detailing concepts he introduced in the previous episodes – all…
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On Model Railroader’s Beer Line project layout, which was set in 1947 Milwaukee, I ballasted the track on the entire…
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The height of freight cars can vary tremendously, but passenger car heights were very consistent in late steam/early diesel times.…
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Here are a few tips and tricks when working with MTH RealTrax: The two ground rails are not tied…
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Several years ago, I purchased some undecorated Athearn HO scale 50-foot Railbox boxcar kits at a local hobby shop. Wanting…
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I enjoy scratchbuilding structures from styrene because it’s easy to cut, it takes glue well, and it’s readily available, 1.…
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Microscale Kristal Klear is a versatile adhesive. One of its uses is to secure clear parts to models. But in…
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I’ve seen many well-weathered models, but too often the effect is ruined by shiny black couplers with bright metal centering…
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Many modelers build their layouts with commercial turnouts with the expectation that these components are ready to install. However, building…
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