How to Build the Ultimate Christmas Tree Train Display

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  Learn everything you need to know about the holidays and toy trains with this exclusive supplement to Classic Toy Trains magazine.  Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE 37-page download, as our gift.  You’ll also receive twice-monthly news updates from Classic Toy Trains. Inside this supplement, you will find: Guidelines for building […]

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Details for Toy Train Scenery

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Learn the details for toy train scenery from the experts with this exclusive supplement to Classic Toy Trains magazine.  Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE download containing numerous scenery ideas and instructions as our gift to you.  You’ll also receive twice-monthly news updates from Classic Toy Trains. Inside this supplement you will […]

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History according to Hediger 4

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Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Senior Editor Jim Hediger recalls more of his early days at Model Railroader magazine. Jim describes “Lurch” the infamous elevator at the old Kalmbach building in downtown Milwaukee. See vintage photos of the Model Railroader offices and staff. […]

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Video: History according to Hediger 2

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Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader Senior Editor Jim Hediger has had many experiences working with the real railroads. In this episode he talks about how he acquired his collection of official paint chips from the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton RR, as well as how the DT&I […]

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Two easy bridge projects

Enter your email below to instantly download our guide to building a simple deck-girder bridge and a low deck bridge. You’ll learn: What materials to use How to construct a bridge How to install a bridge […]

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Three track cleaners you can build

Enter your email below to instantly download our guide with three ideas for track cleaners. The guide includes: How to build a passive track cleaner Make a 1:15 scale scratchbuilt cleaner A beginner project for a battery-powered vehicle […]

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75 tips & tricks for your garden railway

This special collection of tips from Garden Railways magazine staff and readers includes: Easy ways to keep your trains running smoothly Guidance on plants to use in your garden railway Workshop safety tips An overview of etiquette when visiting garden railways Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE 14-page download, as our gift. You’ll also […]

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Tools & techniques for the garden railroader

Whether you’re just starting out in the hobby or have been involved for years, our special supplement has something to help you make the most of your garden railroad! Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE 14-page download, as our gift. You’ll also receive twice-monthly news updates from Garden Railways. Inside this special supplement, […]

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21 plant portraits for garden railroads

Each of these 21 plants, selected by the Garden Railways horticultural editor, fits the scale requirements of any backyard garden railroad. Print and clip this booklet to create handy cards to file for future reference or take to your local garden center. The profiles contain color photos showing scale and possible usage, with information on USDA Hardiness […]

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Ideas for raising your railroad

Raising your garden railroad from toe level to something approximating eye level can be quite a bit of work, but it is worth the effort. Imagine yourself saying to your friends “Just lie down on your stomach here on the ground and see how realistic the train looks coming around the bend.” You can guess […]

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