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Tag: Scenery

Constructing a wood grade crossing, Episode 6

By Steve Brown | August 1, 2021

Where the roads intersect with the tracks on Steve Brown’s N scale layout, our humble host has decided to add timber-tie grade crossings. This time around on Scale it Down, he shares his process for working with strips of basswood to complete the task.   […]

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Posted in Track PlanningTagged How To, Model Rectifier Corp., Scenery, Track Planning, Videos3 Comments

Constructing a wood grade crossing, Episode 6

By Steve Brown | August 1, 2021

Where the roads intersect with the tracks on Steve Brown’s N scale layout, our humble host has decided to add timber-tie grade crossings. This time around on Scale it Down, he shares his process for working with strips of basswood to complete the task.   […]

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Posted in Track PlanningTagged Scenery

Make paved lots using drywall mud, Episode 5

By Steve Brown | August 1, 2021

Host Steve Brown continues to pave the way in and around the tracks of his N scale layout. See how he pairs regular old drywall mud with some simple techniques to install smooth, paved surfaces, including parking lots, roads, loading pads, and more!   […]

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Posted in Track PlanningTagged How To, Model Rectifier Corp., Scenery, Track Planning, Videos2 Comments

Make paved lots using drywall mud, Episode 5

By Steve Brown | August 1, 2021

Host Steve Brown continues to pave the way in and around the tracks of his N scale layout. See how he pairs regular old drywall mud with some simple techniques to install smooth, paved surfaces, including parking lots, roads, loading pads, and more!   […]

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Posted in Track PlanningTagged Scenery

Every figure can tell a story

By Clark Propst | July 21, 2021
Figures near a model hopper car

When it comes to figures, it seems most modelers fall into one of two camps. Some use only figures in static poses, like sitting or standing. The others enjoy making active scenes, like busy station platforms or marching bands. I don’t remember putting very many figures on my previous layout [featured in Great Model Railroads […]

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Posted in Build a Model RailroadTagged How To, Model Rectifier Corp., Scenery

Creative thrift store finds for garden railroaders

By Rene Schweitzer | July 19, 2021
Hand holding a small wood barrel

Thrift stores can hold a wealth of treasures for hobbyists, if you know where to look. I have suggestions of which departments to look for items for your garden railroad. I suggest going into a store with an open mind. For just a few dollars and a little paint, you might find something spectacular for […]

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Posted in How ToTagged How To, Large Displays / Backyards, Model Rectifier Corp., Scenery

Make dirt roads using drywall mud, Episode 4

By Steve Brown | June 11, 2021

Our humble host, Steve Brown, shows how he planned and “paved” the roads to success on his N scale layout. Follow along to see why an application of drywall mud is his preferred beginning of a sensational dirt road.   […]

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Posted in Track PlanningTagged How To, Model Rectifier Corp., Scenery, Track Planning, Videos2 Comments

Make dirt roads using drywall mud, Episode 4

By Steve Brown | June 11, 2021

Our humble host, Steve Brown, shows how he planned and “paved” the roads to success on his N scale layout. Follow along to see why an application of drywall mud is his preferred beginning of a sensational dirt road.   […]

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Posted in Track PlanningTagged Scenery

It’s My Railroad, Making backdrop buildings, Ep. 23

By Steve Brown | June 1, 2021

Host Steve Brown shares his “Regular Guy” techniques for making low-relief background structures. In this video, Steve points out how quick and easy it is to mount paper templates on foam core material to form realistic buildings well-suited for placement along a layout backdrop. […]

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Posted in It's My RailroadTagged Painting & Weathering, Scenery, Video Series, Videos11 Comments

It’s My Railroad, Making backdrop buildings, Ep. 23

By Steve Brown | June 1, 2021

Host Steve Brown shares his “Regular Guy” techniques for making low-relief background structures. In this video, Steve points out how quick and easy it is to mount paper templates on foam core material to form realistic buildings well-suited for placement along a layout backdrop. […]

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Posted in Its My RailroadTagged Painting & Weathering, Scenery

Fixing Wobbling Boxcars

By | May 26, 2021
Model boxcar on tracks

In this quick how-to video, Eric White shows you how a little bit of filing can go a long way when trying to fix the pesky wobble on a boxcar. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT BELOW: Ready to run models can be great, but sometimes you need to do a little tuning. Take a look at this. You […]

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Posted in Expert TipsTagged How To, Model Rectifier Corp., Scenery, Videos4 Comments

How to make roads stick on your model train layout

By Hal Miller | May 19, 2021
Hand gluing a model road on a layout

Hal Miller repairs peeling roadway material on the City Transfer & Terminal, an O gauge layout showcased in Classic Toy Trains articles and videos throughout 2018. With the original adhesive backing now dry and no longer tacky, Hal shows how silicone caulk can be used to affix the roads to the layout for good. […]

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Posted in How ToTagged How To, Model Rectifier Corp., Scenery, Small Layouts, Videos
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