HO scale Western Maryland Ry., East Division

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The layout at a glance Name: Western Maryland Ry., East Division Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 26′-6″ x 30′-0″ Prototype: Western Maryland Locale: Baltimore, central Maryland, and south central Pennsylvania Era: late spring/summer 1965-1973 Style: around-the-walls shelf with peninsula, four helixes Mainline run: 342 feet (including mainline helixes, excluding staging and staging helixes) Minimum radius: 22″ (main), […]

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Modeling layout scenery at the workbench

Narrow gauge modeler Gregg Condon standing at workbench with a structure in his hands.

Narrow gauge modeler Gregg Condon presents a simple way to make model railroad scenery right at your workbench. In this quick-tip video, you’ll see how realistic model railroad scenes can be crafted from a comfortable, seated position, with all of your supplies right at hand! […]

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Modeling layout scenery at the workbench

Narrow gauge modeler Gregg Condon standing at workbench with a structure in his hands.

Narrow gauge modeler Gregg Condon presents a simple way to make model railroad scenery right at your workbench. In this quick-tip video, you’ll see how realistic model railroad scenes can be crafted from a comfortable, seated position, with all of your supplies right at hand! […]

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Workshop Webcam

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Watch modeling in progress with our Workshop Webcam. This camera is placed inside the Model Railroader workshop, where you can see Model Railroader and Classic Toy Trains editors building models, testing equipment, painting and more! This camera only activates when someone is inside the room. At other times, we’ll offer pre-recorded video from the cam […]

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