Name: Wexford RR Layout designer: Jim Hediger Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 4 x 8 feet Prototype: Freelanced modern short line Locale: northern Midwest Era: present day Minimum radius: 18″ (main), 15″ (branch) Minimum turnout: no. 5 Maximum grade: 41⁄2 percent Originally appeared in the February 2011 issue of Model Railroader. Click here to download a […]
Download the PDF of this project here. This PDF is formatted to print on your home printer. Most pieces are formatted to fit on a 8.5″ x 11″ piece of paper. For larger parts of the plan, you will see “break lines.” Line up the break lines to create the larger piece. Despite our best […]
Marc Horovitz Here are a few of my favorite old model-train books, all published before 1960, in chronological order. There are many more. These are a mix of US and British books. I’ve tried to give a very brief synopsis of each. If you have a favorite old book, drop me a line at mhorovitz@gardenrailways.com […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to make sure that a car is weighted properly to roll efficiently on your layout. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to make sure that a car is weighted properly to roll efficiently on your layout. […]
The Model Railroader staff is working on the Bay Junction project layout. Managing editor David Popp runs track through the backdrop for the Kelly Appliance factory while associate editor Steve Otte is building shallow interior shadow boxes for the town. […]
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 […]
The Model Railroader staff is working on the Bay Junction project layout. Managing editor David Popp runs track through the backdrop for the Kelly Appliance factory while associate editor Steve Otte is building shallow interior shadow boxes for the town. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
