Improve sound in your steam locomotive
Steam locomotive manufacturers and aftermarket sound companies have come a long way in producing realistic sound, to a point. These…
Read moreSteam locomotive manufacturers and aftermarket sound companies have come a long way in producing realistic sound, to a point. These…
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In 2016, to separate the road and the track, I built a retaining wall and safety fence around one of…
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I live in the northeast region of the United States, where winters are harsh. Ice, snow storms, and heavy dampness…
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I wanted a reliable uncoupling method for my G-scale body mount Kadee couplers, with no moving parts or power requirements.…
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Easily add weight to flatcar I have a basic flatcar that was giving me problems. The trouble with flatcars is…
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Make building signs from polyester labels: In our hobby, the little things can make a big difference. When adding buildings…
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“Don’t sweat the small stuff!” That’s easy to say when you are running small equipment on your rails. Your diminutive…
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In my January 3, 2022, Garden Railways article, I detailed how I used landscaping timbers as the roadbed for my…
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Fake steam gauges I’ve made my own fake gauges before I thought of this. I found some pictures of gauges…
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Since I own the P.T. Tubifo Lumber Co. engine for my railroads’ lumber company, I thought I’d add a pulpwood…
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While searching for barrels to use on my railroad, I noticed wood turnings marketed as “pickle barrels” in a Michaels…
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Five track and roadbed tips Smoother soldered rail joints I had a problem getting smooth solder joints when soldering together…
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