A hot-metal “bottle car,” one of three in an Erie train that included eight hopper cars as spacers, passes DeForest Junction, between Youngstown and Warren, Ohio, in 1966. Clifford A. Redanz One of the more interesting aspects of steel-mill railroading were the “hot-metal runs” that moved molten iron from the blast furnaces to the open […]
Spikes are part of a system that keeps rails in service. Redundant numbers of spikes are present in most tracks. Bob Johnston Q During a recent trip to the U.S., I visited rail lines in Chicago used by both freight and passenger trains. I noticed how many spikes are torn out or completely missing in […]
On most operationally based model railroads, a working signal system seems to be on everyone’s wish list. In the April 2017 issue, model railroader Bruce Carpenter describes his novel approach to trying out a signal system using paper signal templates – the Human Model Railroad Interface. Click on the link below to download Bruce’s signal […]
In this video, modeler Steve Tello shares a simple technique for calculating and transferring grades onto your layout. […]
In this exclusive video review for Model Railroader, James Wright of the JLWII2000 YouTube channel demos the Athearn Genesis General Electric U50 diesel. This HO scale locomotive features a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. See and hear the locomotive model in action on James’ layout. […]
In this video, modeler Steve Tello shares a simple technique for calculating and transferring grades onto your layout. […]
In this exclusive video review for Model Railroader, James Wright of the JLWII2000 YouTube channel demos the Athearn Genesis General Electric U50 diesel. This HO scale locomotive features a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. See and hear the locomotive model in action on James’ layout. […]
In this exclusive video review for Model Railroader, James Wright of the JLWII2000 YouTube channel demos the Athearn Genesis General Electric U50 diesel. This HO scale locomotive features a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. See and hear the locomotive model in action on James’ layout. […]
Jack Verducci Download these drawings to build lounge chairs, a table, and Adirondack chairs to detail your railroad. […]
LGB locomotive Burl Rice boxcar Piko flatcar Engines & rolling stock LGB (Märklin), PO Box 510559, New Berlin WI 53151, has a Southern Pacific SD 40 diesel (#L25555). Both trucks are driven by Bühler motors with ball bearings, and the locomotive is equipped with traction tires and a built-in mfx/DCC decoder with a variety of […]
Marc Horovitz Gauge 1, code-250 track Llagas Creek Railways 28 Carlisle Road Claysville PA 15323 Prices: See text Website: www.llagastrack.com Gauge 1, code-250 track; brass rail; plastic ties; stainless-steel rail joiners; available in narrow- or standard-gauge configurations; available assembled or as components Pros: Good-looking track; good rail profile; UV stabilizers in plastic ties Cons: Supplied […]
Marc Horovitz Custom decals Cedarleaf Custom Railroad Decals Prescott AZ Prices: See text Website: http://cedarleafcustomdecals.com Custom-made-decal service based on your own artwork; design service available; 81/2″ x 11″ standard sheet size; printed on standard decal paper; any color, including opaque white, silver, and gold, is available Pros: Lightning-fast turn-around time; excellent communication; online proof of […]
