Model Railroaders of the 1970s: Pioneers of Change
The 1970s were a time of change. Model railroading was no exception. Modelers tested new techniques and technologies, while the…
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The 1970s were a time of change. Model railroading was no exception. Modelers tested new techniques and technologies, while the…
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My HO scale Agawa Yard layout is set in a fictional suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia, in the spring of…
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It’s no secret that model railroading can be expensive. Big-ticket individual items, such as locomotives, can carry price tags which…
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Benchwork is the foundation of a model railroad. Sturdy benchwork and you have a solid base for your layout’s life.…
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This project is the continuation of the “Build a working display case” project in our October 2024 issue. This second…
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Facts and features Name: Pennsylvania RR Scale: HO (1:87)Size: 6′-8″ x 12′-6″Prototype: freelanced, inspired by PRRLocale: northeastern PennsylvaniaEra: changeable between…
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Facts and features Name: Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville (Monon) Scale: S (1:64)Size: 38 x 62 feetPrototype: MononLocale: west central IndianaEra:…
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Next to “we are moving” some of the most disconcerting words a layout owner can hear is “we need home…
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Everyone has to move at some point in their life, but for model railroaders, there’s an added task: reassembling a…
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A finished S scale layout or individual model can be both visually and operationally impressive. However, getting the desired model…
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If you’re like me and enjoy riding Amtrak, but also enjoy model railroading, you’ve likely asked yourself “can I take…
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A common question newcomers to model railroading ask is “Why do railroads use signals?” The quick answer is to keep…
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