In this installment of the O gauge CT&T Railway Series, David plays with paints to apply appropriate colors to The Big City sidewalks and a rock formation found along the tracks. […]
City Terminal & Transfer Series: Episode 13 Fun with Paint
Section: How To
John Allen’s Gorre & Daphetid Online Extras
The Port yard had its own control panel and box for car cards and waybills. Click on the links to get the online extras. John Allen’s HO scale Gorre & Daphetid remains one of the hobby’s most influential model railroads. Check out this collection of online extras about this model railroading pioneer and his layout. […]
Viaduct construction–a balancing act
Photo 1 If at first you don’t succeed, get better materials, says Stan Ames, whose previous viaduct lasted less than five years. This strong and graceful viaduct, a good fit in Massachusetts, is in its ninth year serving the SJR&P. Read how in Regional reports. Stan Ames Photo 2 A master of mechanical principles and […]
Dwarf balsam fir
Nancy Norris Common name: Dwarf balsam fir, dwarf silver fir Latin name: Abies balsamea ‘Nana’ Plant type: Dwarf conifer USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 Cultural needs: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; sun or part shade Plant size: 10″ in 10 years Dwarf silver fir’s dark green, fragrant needles (silver underneath) form a compact mound. Trim lower […]
Video 101: Vignettes and transitions
A “vignette” is a small portrait whose edges fade into the background without a definite border, or a brief episode. Vignette is my word for a video scene from a story that is unfinished or only partially told. Al Tillman’s railway was undergoing a major renovation on the day we visited but it had several […]
Video 101: Vignettes and transitions
A “vignette” is a small portrait whose edges fade into the background without a definite border, or a brief episode. Vignette is my word for a video scene from a story that is unfinished or only partially told. Al Tillman’s railway was undergoing a major renovation on the day we visited but it had several […]
Build a simple, rustic house from scrap lumber
Al Baggetta Click here to view a PDF of the drawing. […]
Canadian Canyons Series: Coloring the Thompson Canyon rock walls
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The rock walls along the Thompson River Canyon are characterized by rugged, eroding formations that appear in a multitude of colors. In this video, Kent shares his techniques for adding realistic color to the wall of our Canadian Canyons N scale layout using […]
City Terminal & Transfer Series: Episode 12 Urban Landscape
David and Kent keep progress on the O gauge CT&T Railway moving forward! This time, the two work to apply additional texture around the industrial structures, before demonstrating how to install paved roads and sidewalks along on The Big City streets. […]
City Terminal & Transfer Series: Episode 12 Urban Landscape
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page David and Kent keep progress on the O gauge CT&T Railway moving forward! This time, the two work to apply additional texture around the industrial structures, before demonstrating how to install paved roads and sidewalks along on The Big City streets. […]
HO scale Elmira, N.Y.
Name: Railroads of Elmira, N.Y. Layout owner: Joe Leahy Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 33 x 36 feet Prototype: Delaware, Lackawanna & Western; Erie RR Locale: Elmira, N.Y. Era: early 1950s Style: walk-in Mainline run: approx. 210 feet Minimum radius: 30″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 (main), no. 4 (sidings and secondary track) Maximum grade: 2 percent […]
HO scale West Wisconsin RR
Name: West Wisconsin RR Layout owner: Mark Digerness Scale: 1:87.1 (HO) Size: 27 x 27 feet Prototype: Chicago & North Western Locale: northwest Wisconsin Era: early 1990s Style: walk-in Mainline run: 300 feet Minimum radius: 30″ Minimum turnout: no. 4 Maximum grade: 2.5 percent (helix) Benchwork: open grid Height: 36″ (lower deck), 59″ (upper deck) […]
