Arch through-truss bridge model assembly diagram

Bridgeplans

Download plans to build this impressive arch through-truss bridge for a model railroad. Jim Richards Learn how author Jim Richards “scratchbashed” this arch through-truss bridge in the June Model Railroader. Click on the link below to download the assembly diagram that Jim used for the project. Arch through-truss bridge model assembly diagram […]

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Keller Beverage Co. signs for a model railroad

Keller Bier signs for a model railroad

Download signs for Keller Bier and Keller Beverage Co. to use on your model train layout. In the June 2015 Step by Step column, associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to model signs on large model railroad industries. He uses the Keller Beverage Co. on the Model Railroader staff’s club model train layout, the Milwaukee, […]

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Building the 3 x 7 Red Oak N scale model railroad part 7

Steve Otte next to Red Oak project layout

Editor Neil Besougloff and associate editor Cody Grivno go over some of the finishing touches that the Model Railroader staff applied to the N scale Red Oak model train layout. While Cody is busy airbrushing track ballast, Neil points out some of the scenery and structure details added to the model railroad. You’ll also see […]

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Building the 3 x 7 Red Oak N scale model railroad part 7

Steve Otte next to Red Oak project layout

Editor Neil Besougloff and associate editor Cody Grivno go over some of the finishing touches that the Model Railroader staff applied to the N scale Red Oak model train layout. While Cody is busy airbrushing track ballast, Neil points out some of the scenery and structure details added to the model railroad. You’ll also see […]

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Building the 3 x 7 Red Oak N scale model railroad part 5

Neil Besougloff next to Red Oak project layout

Model Railroader editor Neil Besougloff continues work on the Red Oak layout’s Iowa scenery. He’ll also show you some of the structures that have been completed and are awaiting installation on the layout. Speaking of structures, associate editor Eric White is busy building a signal tower for the N scale model railroad. Associate editor Steve […]

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Building the 3 x 7 Red Oak N scale model railroad part 5

Neil Besougloff next to Red Oak project layout

Model Railroader editor Neil Besougloff continues work on the Red Oak layout’s Iowa scenery. He’ll also show you some of the structures that have been completed and are awaiting installation on the layout. Speaking of structures, associate editor Eric White is busy building a signal tower for the N scale model railroad. Associate editor Steve […]

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Prototype drawings: Railroad MOW sheds

RailroadMOWsheds

Railroad MOW sheds make easy scratchbuilding projects for a model railroad. In the article “A tale of two sheds” author Harold W. Russell describes two prototype railroad maintenance-of-way (MOW) sheds and includes scale drawings. Use the drawings and the article as a basis for a scratchbuilding project on your model railroad. Prototype drawings: Railroad MOW […]

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Building the 3 x 7 N scale Red Oak model railroad part 3

David Popp and Neil Besougloff next to layout track

The foam scenery base has been cut and roadbed and track are well underway in this installment of the Red Oak video series. MR Video Plus producer David Popp will also discuss the Peco code 55 track and turnouts that he used on the project layout. Associate editor Cody Grivno describes the progress he’s made […]

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Building the 3 x 7 Red Oak N scale model railroad part 4

Steve Otte next to layout

The Model Railroader staff’s N scale Red Oak layout features many interesting structures built from wood and plastic kits. Associate editor Steve Otte shows some of the structure highlights on the layout and provides some painting tips. Editor Neil Besougloff also plugs in a power pack and runs the Zephyr passenger train to test out […]

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