Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Good electrical connections are key to a smooth running model railroad, and one way to help achieve this is with feeder wires. In this basic training video you’ll learn how to attach feeder wires to the rails of model railroad track. […]
Section: Modeling
Video: Jim Munns’ HO scale Chicago & North Western model train layout
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Jim Munns’ HO scale Christie Division is a freelanced model railroad set in September 1955. The Chicago & North Western Ry. (C&NW) inspired the model train layout. Watch trains run through the detailed scenes. […]
Video: Jim Munns’ HO scale Chicago & North Western model train layout
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Jim Munns’ HO scale Christie Division is a freelanced model railroad set in September 1955. The Chicago & North Western Ry. (C&NW) inspired the model train layout. Watch trains run through the detailed scenes. […]
Building Bay Junction part 12
The wiring is just about finished on the Bay Junction project layout. Managing editor David Popp shows you how to power turnout frogs. On this model railroad we’re using Peco track and turnouts and running trains with Digital Command Control (DCC). David has also installed a Tam Valley Depot Hex Frog Juicer and will describe […]
Building Bay Junction part 13
Model Railroader senior editor Jim Hediger finished Kelly Appliance Co. and installed the structure on the Bay Junction layout. Managing editor David Popp and Editor Neil Besougloff work on the scenery base. On the other side of the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy, associate editor Cody Grivno is working on another scene, a feed mill that […]
Building Bay Junction part 14
Lots of progress has been made on the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale Bay Junction project layout. Associate editor Cody Grivno is working on ballasting track, including the interchange yard. Editor Neil Besougloff shows you how he painted the parking lot for his station. Associate editor Steve Otte describes his method for paving the streets […]
Building Bay Junction part 12
The wiring is just about finished on the Bay Junction project layout. Managing editor David Popp shows you how to power turnout frogs. On this model railroad we’re using Peco track and turnouts and running trains with Digital Command Control (DCC). David has also installed a Tam Valley Depot Hex Frog Juicer and will describe […]
Building Bay Junction part 13
Model Railroader senior editor Jim Hediger finished Kelly Appliance Co. and installed the structure on the Bay Junction layout. Managing editor David Popp and Editor Neil Besougloff work on the scenery base. On the other side of the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy, associate editor Cody Grivno is working on another scene, a feed mill that […]
Building Bay Junction part 14
Lots of progress has been made on the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale Bay Junction project layout. Associate editor Cody Grivno is working on ballasting track, including the interchange yard. Editor Neil Besougloff shows you how he painted the parking lot for his station. Associate editor Steve Otte describes his method for paving the streets […]
Selective compression techniques for large-scale structures
In the April 2011 issue, Kevin Strong describes how to create purpose for your garden railway. He suggests using a technique for structures called “selective compression.” Download this related article by Jack Verducci, who describes how to use this technique. […]
Plans to make a big-top circus tent
Download the PDF of this project here. In the April 2011 issue, Rich Perrelli and his wife tell us how they used part of their railway to create a county fairground. Download these plans to build a big-top circus tent for your railway! […]
Soo Line
Track plan at a glance Name: Soo Line Scale: HO (1:87) Size: 14 x 34 feet Theme: Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie (Soo Line) granger railroad Era: 1954 Style: portable oval Minimum radius: 48″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 yards, no. 8 main line Maximum grade: 1 percent Originally appeared in the April 1998 […]