Five common structures for a model train layout
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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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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Original article published in Garden Railway’s Dec. 2019 issue by Bill Mefford; edited and updated for Trains.com by Lucas Iverson.…
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Whenever children visit my O gauge layout, the operating accessories attract their attention more than any other feature. To accommodate…
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Built by Others is an article series showcasing layouts constructed by modelers using plans and projects from the pages of…
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If your garden railroad is set in the steam or steam-to-diesel transition era, it’s going to need a coal tower.…
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Modelers have tried many different scenery methods. While each person has their own favorite techniques and preferences, there are several…
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Metal railroad heralds in cereal boxes offered boys and girls during the 1950s one more way to show their fascination…
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Q: Many of Model Railroader’s articles, reviews, and advertisements focus on products representing the “modern” era, say the 1940s to…
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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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Q: I have a question regarding using lichen to simulate vegetation on a layout. My basement is clean but unfinished,…
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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 purchased a Lionel FreightSounds UTLX 30K tank car (No. 6-85081) from my local Lionel dealer in 2019. I loved…
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