Layout Design for Operation

old photo of the front of a train

Download this free 14-page PDF to learn what makes one model railroad track plan better for operation than another. Inside this eBook, the editors of Model Railroader magazine discuss how to add realistic operation to freight yards, engine terminals, staging yards, loading zones, and more! […]

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Video: Inside the August 2019 Model Railroader

Inside the August 2019 Model Railroader

Streamliners through the Southwest and a Midwest museum model train layout highlight the August 2019 issue of Model Railroader magazine. You’ll also learn about building bridges, backdrops, and much more. Follow editor Hal Miller as he shows you highlights from this month’s issue. […]

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Layout Planning Ideas

model car waiting for a train to pass

When creating model railroads, it’s important to give your model cities and scenery the same realistic treatment you give your trains. A well-detailed and realistic downtown scene and scenery can add as much to a model railroad as any lineside industry. Download this free 15-page PDF for layout planning ideas that will bring your layout […]

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