Gregg Condon’s Milwaukee Road in HO scale

Explore Gregg Condon’s HO scale (1:87.1) model railroad based on 1950s-era Milwaukee Road operations along the Shullsburg Branch in Wisconsin! You’ll enjoy following the action over the rails, plus all the realistic scenes, structures, and details modeled around and about the right-of-way. All of this is a pre-cursor to even more in-depth coverage of the […]

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Gregg Condon’s Milwaukee Road in HO scale

Explore Gregg Condon’s HO scale (1:87.1) model railroad based on 1950s-era Milwaukee Road operations along the Shullsburg Branch in Wisconsin! You’ll enjoy following the action over the rails, plus all the realistic scenes, structures, and details modeled around and about the right-of-way. All of this is a pre-cursor to even more in-depth coverage of the […]

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Laying down cork roadbed

MR senior associate editor Steve Otte demonstrates techniques for working with cork roadbed and installing it on an HO scale layout. Be sure to follow the exclusive In The Workshop series for tips, tricks, and clever insights, as demonstrated by various members of Trains.com staff! […]

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Midday Modeler – March 29, 2023

Several people smile into a camera at a model railroad layout.

The Crew is back again with more MR goodness! Its an All-Star ensemble cast as David, Rene, Cody, Steve, Eric, and Bryson all share what projects they have been working on. And, of course, we answer more of YOUR questions! […]

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 10 | Installing Tortoise switch motors

Host David Popp promises to show you the easiest way you’ll ever see to install a Tortoise by Circuitron Switch Motor! Plus, you’ll also see simple techniques for attaching feeder wires, soldering rail joints, and even painting the track for a more realistic appearance. Let’s get started! Curious about alternative installation solutions? Be sure to […]

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Laying down cork roadbed

MR senior associate editor Steve Otte demonstrates techniques for working with cork roadbed and installing it on an HO scale layout. Be sure to follow the exclusive In The Workshop series for tips, tricks, and clever insights, as demonstrated by various members of Trains.com staff! […]

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Midday Modeler – March 29, 2023

Several people smile into a camera at a model railroad layout.

The Crew is back again with more MR goodness! Its an All-Star ensemble cast as David, Rene, Cody, Steve, Eric, and Bryson all share what projects they have been working on. And, of course, we answer more of YOUR questions! […]

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Norfolk Southern’s Saluda Grade

The famous Saluda grade in western North Carolina has seen its last train. Railbanked in December 2001, nature has slowly but ever so surely reclaimed the right of way. Now, in 2023, an agreement has been reached to sell the railroad to become a hiking trail. Let’s take a look back to the years when […]

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April 2023

train on cover of April 2023 issue

In every issue News p. 4 Amtrak and VIA seek builder interest in developing new long-distance fleets Preservation p. 44 Restoration is underway on long-dormant Maine Central 4-6-2 No. 470 Ask Trains p. 47 What musical instrument was commonly used to announce dinner seatings aboard passenger trains? […]

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