The Model Railroader staff continues to work on the Bay Junction HO scale project model train layout. Managing editor David Popp fastens down new plywood for the base of the new town coming in, senior editor Jim Hediger is completing the finishing touches of the moveable step, and editor Neil Besougloff is painting the roof […]
Section: Modeling
Building Bay Junction part 6
Work continues on the Model Railroader Bay Junction project. Senior editor Jim Hediger made a mockup of the appliance factory as managing editor David Popp gets ready to lower the benchwork under the industries. Executive editor Andy Sperandeo installed the culvert, and editor Neil Besougloff adds the finishing touches to the Williams Bay depot. […]
Building Bay Junction part 6
Work continues on the Model Railroader Bay Junction project. Senior editor Jim Hediger made a mockup of the appliance factory as managing editor David Popp gets ready to lower the benchwork under the industries. Executive editor Andy Sperandeo installed the culvert, and editor Neil Besougloff adds the finishing touches to the Williams Bay depot. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video for December 16, 2010 — Inside Cody’s Office
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Cody’s Office come to you from the Model Railroader workshop, as associate editor Cody Grivno helps test our new webcam. Cody took a break from his projects to interview editorial associate Eric Stelpflug as well as Classic Toy Trains senior editor […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video for December 16, 2010 — Inside Cody’s Office
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Cody’s Office come to you from the Model Railroader workshop, as associate editor Cody Grivno helps test our new webcam. Cody took a break from his projects to interview editorial associate Eric Stelpflug as well as Classic Toy Trains senior editor […]
Bay Junction (Milwaukee, Racine & Troy)
Name: Bay Junction (Milwaukee, Racine & Troy) Layout designers: The MR staff Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 6′-8″ x 26′-0″ Theme: freelanced junction town Locale: southern Wisconsin Era: 1990s Style: walkaround Mainline run: 42 feet Minimum radius: 30″ (except as noted) Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: 3 percent Originally appeared in the January 2011 issue […]
Goldfield & Hangtown RR
Name: Goldfield & Hangtown RR Layout designer: Allan Wallace Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 20 x 25 feet Theme: mining and logging Locale: Sierra Nevada Era: 1890-1915 Style: walk-in Mainline run: 250 feet Minimum radius: 30″ Minimum turnout: no. 4 Maximum grade: 11⁄2 percent Originally appeared in the January 2011 issue of Model Railroader. Click on […]
Metropolitan Union Passenger Terminal
Name: Metropolitan Union Passenger Terminal Layout designer: Stan Sweatt Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 10 x 20 feet Theme: Passenger terminal Locale: freelanced Era: late steam Style: walk-in Mainline run: 120 feet Minimum radius: 30″ Minimum turnout: no. 8 (main), no. 6 (yard), no. 5 (spurs) Maximum grade: 3 percent Originally appeared in the January 2011 […]
The Milwaukee, Racine & Troy
Read the original article about Model Railroader‘s HO scale club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy by clicking here. It was originally published in December 1989. […]
A modeler’s guide to USRA locomotives
The United States Railroad Administration ordered the construction of 675 light Mikados, more than any other USRA type. This Trix HO scale New York Central version is very close to the original design. Its main differences are the front and rear footboards and the extended coal bunker. Click on the links to download the prototype […]
Building Bay Junction part 8
Model Railroader editor Neil Besougloff builds a stable base for the Williams Bay depot on the Bay Junction HO scale model train layout. The depot is kitbashed from Walthers and Atlas parts. Neil will also use a piece of Woodland Scenics roadbed to simulate the depot’s asphalt parking lot. Associate editor Steve Otte shows you […]
Building Bay Junction part 8
Model Railroader editor Neil Besougloff builds a stable base for the Williams Bay depot on the Bay Junction HO scale model train layout. The depot is kitbashed from Walthers and Atlas parts. Neil will also use a piece of Woodland Scenics roadbed to simulate the depot’s asphalt parking lot. Associate editor Steve Otte shows you […]