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Model Train Layouts

The Green River layout in HO scale
Dec 1, 2023

The Green River layout in HO scale

The Green River layout is impressive. After all, at 33 x 44 feet, there’s a lot to be impressed with.…

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Jools Holland and his railway empire
Nov 8, 2023

Jools Holland and his railway empire

Jools Holland and his railway empire Like many of you, my interest in model railways started as a young boy.…

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The Grand Strand Western Railroad layout
Oct 5, 2023

The Grand Strand Western Railroad layout

By Ken Kilby Tucked away in the northeast corner of South Carolina lies a stretch of coastline known as the…

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Built by Others: Grant Graeber’s MT&W layout
Sep 28, 2023

Built by Others: Grant Graeber’s MT&W layout

Built by Others is an article series showcasing layouts constructed by modelers using plans and projects from the pages of Model Railroader and…

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Keep scenery looking its best
Aug 7, 2023

Keep scenery looking its best

Keep scenery looking its best: There are two main issues with aging scenery – dust build-up and fading. Battling dust…

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Built by Others: Jean Levasseur’s GP & Sons Lumber Co. in HO scale
Jun 21, 2023

Built by Others: Jean Levasseur’s GP & Sons Lumber Co. in HO scale

Built by Others is an article series showcasing layouts constructed by modelers using plans and projects from the pages of…

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Built by Others: Robert Mountenay’s HO scale Merkiomen Valley Branch
May 24, 2023

Built by Others: Robert Mountenay’s HO scale Merkiomen Valley Branch

Built by Others is an article series showcasing layouts constructed by modelers using plans and projects from the pages of…

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Built by Others: Michael Maurer’s On30 scale Wood Hog Lumber Co
May 16, 2023

Built by Others: Michael Maurer’s On30 scale Wood Hog Lumber Co

Built by Others is an article series showcasing layouts constructed by modelers using plans and projects from the pages of…

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Built by Others: Bob Wundrock’s HO scale Gold Hill Central
May 10, 2023

Built by Others: Bob Wundrock’s HO scale Gold Hill Central

Built by Others is an article series showcasing layouts constructed by modelers using plans and projects from the pages of…

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Built by Others: Neil Maldeis’s N Scale Whiskey Barrel & Grimy Gotham Layout
May 3, 2023

Built by Others: Neil Maldeis’s N Scale Whiskey Barrel & Grimy Gotham Layout

Built by Others is an article series showcasing layouts constructed by modelers using plans and projects from the pages of…

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The Buffalo & Susquehanna Railroad
Apr 28, 2023

The Buffalo & Susquehanna Railroad

For most of my 70 plus years I have been interested in trains. Wherever I lived, I built a number…

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Built by Others: Dave Foxx’s HO scale Carolina Sandhills Lines layout
Apr 26, 2023

Built by Others: Dave Foxx’s HO scale Carolina Sandhills Lines layout

Built by Others is an article series showcasing layouts constructed by modelers using plans and projects from the pages of Model…

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