When it comes to designing your own model railroad layout, getting your ideas down on paper is the first and most important step. Drawing your plan to scale with a reasonable degree of accuracy will ensure you that your plan will fit your space. Download this free 15-page PDF to learn how to draw accurate […]
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Don’t miss the June issue of Model Railroader magazine. Inside you’ll visit three compact model railroads in HO and N scales. You’ll also learn how to modify a diesel locomotive to match a specific prototype, get an overview of static grass applicators for model railroad scenery, and much more! Follow editor Hal Miller […]
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Back in 1869, the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad worked tirelessly under brutal conditions to drive the last spike, The Golden Spike, at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory, to complete the Transcontinental Railroad. Products could now be manufactured in the east and delivered to the west in under two weeks, benefiting the United States economy, […]
Does your locomotive spark when it moves? Do you have a mass of indistinguishable wires under your layout? Download this free PDF to learn some basic electrical principles, practices, and commonly used products for layout wiring. […]
Back in 1869, the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad worked tirelessly under brutal conditions to drive the last spike, The Golden Spike, at Promontory Summit, Utah Territory, to complete the Transcontinental Railroad. Products could now be manufactured in the east and delivered to the west in under two weeks, benefiting the United States economy, […]
Also in this issue: Cody’s Workshop, pg. 71 Weather a cement hopper Let’s Make a Scene, pg. 74 Model a wetland with tall grass MRVP Tech, pg. 77 Upgrade a diesel sound decoder Off the Rails, pg. 80 Tool tips and stuff you make […]
Also in this issue: GALLERY, pg. 92 From the Heartland to the Pacific […]
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Don’t miss the May 2019 issue of Model Railroader magazine, including the winners of our recent Reader’s choice awards. Inside the issue you’ll also find two new layout tours, how-to articles, and much more! See all the highlights with editor Hal Miller. […]
Also in this issue: Big boy inside and out, pg. 21 Cutaway drawings show the guts behind the king of steam’s glory […]
