HO scale Western Maryland Ry., East Division

overview of a track plan

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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