Track buses for Digital Command Control
Track buses for Digital Command Control: Layouts wired for direct-current block control have several isolated track sections called blocks. Each…
Read moreTrack buses for Digital Command Control: Layouts wired for direct-current block control have several isolated track sections called blocks. Each…
Read moreModel a weather-beaten wood structure: In model railroading, weathering is typically associated with freight cars and locomotives. However, structure weathering…
Read moreWinter is my favorite season, especially for watching trains. The snow gives everything in the background and foreground a pure,…
Read moreA John Armstrong inspired layout: In March of 1952 Model Railroader magazine began a series called Track Plan of the…
Read moreSix model railroad photography tips. Whether it’s a feature for the pages of Model Railroader or an article for the…
Read moreWhat is Amtrak’s “rainbow” fleet? Amtrak began operations on May 1, 1971, and at the time had only one piece…
Read moreLooking at old Model Railroader back issues, I found poisonous model railroad materials. I give those hobbyists a lot of…
Read moreUsing cosmetic applicators for weathering: When I asked my wife if we could walk through the cosmetic department at the…
Read moreWhat’s in my dream 4-by-8 model railroad? A yard, continuous operation, and lots of places to switch. Just because you…
Read moreWeathering structures with drybrushing: Drybrushing is one of the easier weathering techniques in modeling. I’ve used this technique for years…
Read moreHow to weather with powdered pastels: Powdered pastels have long been a popular choice for weathering locomotives, freight cars, and…
Read moreWeathering with artist’s oils: Artists’ oils make it easy to apply weathering washes and simulate rust patches, which I did…
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