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How to choose signals for your layout
Jul 8, 2023

How to choose signals for your layout

Signaling has entered a golden age in the hobby. More options exist now than have ever existed before for modelers…

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How to model railroad signals
Jun 1, 2023

How to model railroad signals

Unless you model a short line or branch line that owns only one locomotive, your layout probably needs some kind…

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The basic tools to start building your train table
May 9, 2023

The basic tools to start building your train table

The basic tools to start building your train table: If you’re interested in building a train table for your layout,…

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An N scale layout in a coffee table
May 1, 2023

An N scale layout in a coffee table

Over the years, I remember reading articles in Model Railroader about model train layouts built into furniture, like cabinets, dining tables, and…

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My favorite caboose: MR staff picks
Apr 1, 2023

My favorite caboose: MR staff picks

My favorite caboose: The MR staff picks their favorite caboose model and explains why it’s their favorite. What’s your favorite…

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Choosing model rail sizes for your HO and N scale layout
Mar 1, 2023

Choosing model rail sizes for your HO and N scale layout

  Choosing model rail sizes is one of the things modelers often spend time on when building their second layout.…

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Car Swap Project part 9: Lessons learned
Feb 28, 2023

Car Swap Project part 9: Lessons learned

Car Swap Project part 9: Lessons learned: Once the last clear coat had dried, David and Seth sent their cars…

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Car Swap Project part 8: Olympia cars and liquid rust techniques
Feb 27, 2023

Car Swap Project part 8: Olympia cars and liquid rust techniques

Car Swap Project part 8: Olympia cars and liquid rust techniques: In this installment of the Car Swap series, David…

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Car Swap Project part 7: Gerry’s creative touch
Feb 26, 2023

Car Swap Project part 7: Gerry’s creative touch

Car Swap Project part 7: Gerry’s creative touch: In this episode of our Car Swap series, Gerry explains how he…

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Car Swap Project part 6: Seth’s techniques
Feb 25, 2023

Car Swap Project part 6: Seth’s techniques

Car Swap Project part 6: Seth’s techniques: With the decals finally printed and distributed, it’s time to start the actual…

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Car Swap Project part 5: Printing decals with an ALPS printer
Feb 24, 2023

Car Swap Project part 5: Printing decals with an ALPS printer

Car Swap Project part 5: Printing decals with an ALPS printer: As the three friends endeavor to make custom boxcars…

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Car Swap Project Part 4: Railroad herald design class
Feb 23, 2023

Car Swap Project Part 4: Railroad herald design class

Car Swap Project Part 4: Railroad herald design class: Gerry Leone, Seth Puffer, and David Popp all model freelanced railroads,…

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