“Projecting” signs have been part of the commercial landscape for years. In the early years of the 20th century, they often consisted of boards jutting out from the front of buildings with the business name on both sides. They’re also referred to as “blade” or “flag-mounted” signs. I wanted to model projecting signs in my […]
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		Back on Track gets back to the track! In this episode, host Gerry Leone shares his plans and process for adding a staging yard and switching area, including where and how to place key track switches to save valuable layout space. […]
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		Series host Gerry Leone is definitely playing catch up in this episode, as he works to patch up a minor oversight. Watch to see how he corrects and simplifies the helix construction, and then presents a clever suggestion for looking back in time when building a new home or layout. […]
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		Bound and determined to build it better than his previous layout, Gerry walks through his evolved process for handling the installation of a hardboard backdrop. Plenty of neat tips and trick can be found in this and other episodes of Back on Track, an exclusive Trains.com series! […]
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		Join Eric White trackside as he reviews the Athearn EMD SD60M ‘Tri-Clops’ locomotive! Learn all about the train’s unique details and see how it fares on the Model Railroader’s staff’s HO scale layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
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		It’s episode 269 of Cody’s Office, and group technical editor Cody Grivno is here to a discuss a new EMD GP40 locomotive, a PS-2CD covered hopper, and the 8th edition of the Tourist Trains Guidebooks, as well as go over viewer mail and offer modeling tips. […]
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		Railroading is an industry that operates around the clock, and modeler Dave Abeles proves that model railroads can roll just fine in the dark too! Watch the night moves from a trackside position on Dave’s Conrail-inspired HO scale layout, and then look for additional coverage of the model railroad in the September 2019 and February […]
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		Staff member Rene Schweitzer demonstrates ways to make sure your adhesives are always ready to use. This quick video will show you easy-to-use tips for modelers of any scale. […]
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		Staff member Rene Schweitzer demonstrates ways to make sure your adhesives are always ready to use. This quick video will show you easy-to-use tips for modelers of any scale. […]
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		Follow along with Eric White as he works on the MR&T to replace some of the layout’s old turnouts with new ones from Walthers!   […]
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		Make a trek to this tourist railroad site in Hill City, SD, and you can also see a 300 square foot model railroad. Enjoy a quick look at an HO scale (1:87) display that works to depict the railroad scene in South Dakota. To learn more, visit www.sdsrm.org […]
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		Group technical editor Cody Grivno has new HO scale FP7s from WalthersProto, Menards HO scale Patriot Lighting Supply, and a mini tool kit among the new products, plus how to change road numbers, and more! […]
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