Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 27

A logger for a model railroad

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David’s O scale (1:48) log loader construction effort picks up right where he left off in Part 26 of his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout video blog. This time, you’ll get to see how he’s carefully integrated the structure into the layout. […]

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HO scale Sunset Route

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Click on the image to download a PDF of the track plan. Name: The Sunset Route Layout owner: Ron Mei Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 58 x 68 feet Prototype: Southern Pacific; Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; and Union Pacific Locale: southern California and Arizona Era: 1950s Style: walk-in Mainline run: 733 feet Minimum radius: 32″ […]

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N scale Fox River RR

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Click on the image to download a PDF of the track plan. Name: Fox River RR Layout owner: Gordon Lind Scale: N (1:160) Size: 12 x 12 feet Prototype: Chicago & North Western and Milwaukee Road Locale: Appleton, Wis. Era: 1951 Style: walk-in Mainline run: 100 feet Minimum radius: 22″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 26

David Popp showing the Olympia blueprint

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David Popp continues making and adding detail parts to the O scale (1:48) log loader he’ll install on the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. He’s got so many details planned, it’ll be a miracle if he gets them all into one episode! […]

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HO scale Knickerbocker & Rockwell RR

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Click on the image to download a PDF of the track plan. Name: Knickerbocker & Rockland RR Layout owner: George Marshall Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 8 x 12 feet Prototype: Penn Central; Lehigh Valley; Central RR of New Jersey; Reading Co.; and New York, New Haven & Hartford Locale: upstate New York Era: early 1960s […]

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Selecting the right DCC system

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❶ Introductory systems. Introductory systems like the Bachmann E-Z Command, left, and NCE PowerCab are inexpensive ways to get into Digital Command Control. Larry Puckett offers DCC shopping tips. I can’t even begin to remember how many times folks have asked me “which Digital Command Control system should I buy?” or “Which one is best […]

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How-to Library: Turning Spaces into Places, Part 5

Gerry next to his model railroad layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this episode, Gerry shares a quick update on his progress thus far. Then, you’ll see how he integrates the highway and backdrop into the scene. From there Gerry tackles the cornfield and stand of trees along the right-of-way. […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 25

Log loader

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Loads of log loader construction in this episode of Log Bog! David is working on a straddle-type log loader to install on the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout, so you’ll get to see just how he manages to meld all of the components […]

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