Use this image of Bob Stelmach’s S scale Red Pine & Oxville taken by Brooks Stover from the March 2015 Model Railroader as a background on your computer screen. Click on the image size appropriate for your monitor and drag the image onto your desktop. 1600 x 900 wallpaper 1600 x 1000 wallpaper 1600 x […]
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Name: Joe Muscanere Railroad Name: TCA Gulf Coast Chapter Layouts Location: Houston, Texas Scale: O, S, Standard Description: TRAIN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION LONE STAR DIVISION GULF COAST CHAPTER 2015 WINTER TRAIN MEET O Gauge, S Gauge, and Standard Gauge model trains running at the TCA Lone Star Division Winter Train Meet held January 3, 2015 in […]
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Name: Christopher Burger Forum User Name: Chris Burger Location: Mason Ohio Scale: S Theme: Christmas Village Description: This is our 2014 version of the Christmas Village Layout. 4-loops of S-Helper Fastrak which is now owned and made by MTH. Running an American Flyer Texas Special with Legacy, A 336 4-8-4 Northern with American Flyer Christmas […]
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Name: Christopher Burger Forum User Name: Chris Burger Location: Mason Ohio Scale: S Theme: Christmas Village Description: This is our 2014 version of the Christmas Village Layout. 4-loops of S-Helper Fastrak which is now owned and made by MTH. Running an American Flyer Texas Special with Legacy, A 336 4-8-4 Northern with American Flyer Christmas […]
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Don’t miss the updated track buyer’s guide in the January 2015 issue! Download this companion article on how to select the best track for your layout. How to select the best track for your layout […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Paul B. Scoles was an inspired modeler with remarkable talents. This video showcases his freelance Sn3 (narrow gauge) layout set in coastal northern California in 1895. […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Paul B. Scoles was an inspired modeler with remarkable talents. This video showcases his freelance Sn3 (narrow gauge) layout set in coastal northern California in 1895. […]
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Name: Penn Creek Valley Layout designer: Sam Powell Scale: S (1:64) Size: 16 x 27 feet with a 10 x 10-foot extension Prototype: freelanced Locale: southwestern Pennsylvania Period: 1956 Style: walkaround Mainline run: 180 feet Minimum radius: 36″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: 2.5 percent Originally appeared in Great Model Railroads 2015. Click on […]
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Pre-order Great Model Railroads 2015 Now! Great Model Railroads 2015 showcases 10 dream layouts engineered into reality by talented modelers. This special issue includes track plans, how-to tips, and vibrant photographs, which capture the vivid detail of these brilliant layouts. If you’re looking for inspiration and clever ideas, Great Model Railroads 2015 will spark your […]
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When Dan Malkiewicz turned from HO to S gauge trains, he kept as inspiration the work of one of the greatest HO modelers – John Allen and his layout, the Gorre & Daphetid. […]
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When Dan Malkiewicz turned from HO to S gauge trains, he kept as inspiration the work of one of the greatest HO modelers – John Allen and his layout, the Gorre & Daphetid. […]
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This article originally appeared in the December 2003 issue of CTT – click the link above to download! Learn more about how to tune up and rebuild pickup rollers in the February 2014 issue of CTT. Repair pickup rollers and shoes […]
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