The Erie’s Otisville tunnel

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The concrete west portal of Erie’s Otisville (N.Y.) tunnel — from which a Berkshire-powered freight emerges — is fairly simple, but with pilasters and the inscription “19–OTISVILLE–08” in embossed lettering overhead. Note the early installation of welded rail on the eastward track. Wayne Brumbaugh photo […]

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Build Warwick Railroad station in 1:29 scale

Build Warwick Railroad station in 1:29 scale

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. PLEASE NOTE: This […]

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The Roundhouse: Episode 17

Steve Otte and Neil Besougloff

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Hal Miller brings MR’s Neil Besougloff and Steve Otte back to the table for more banter about scratchbuilding. The conversation heats up as the three discuss how they acquired the skill, what tools are essential, and then debate how relevant scratchbuilding is today. […]

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The Roundhouse: Episode 17

Steve Otte and Neil Besougloff

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Hal Miller brings MR’s Neil Besougloff and Steve Otte back to the table for more banter about scratchbuilding. The conversation heats up as the three discuss how they acquired the skill, what tools are essential, and then debate how relevant scratchbuilding is today. […]

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Copper Range RR caboose drawings

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Check out these plans for a Copper Range RR caboose from Model Railroader magazine. When I scratchbuild rolling stock, I do my best ­to follow a prototype. I typically select a subject from one of my favorite railroads, which happen ­to be the Soo Line, Chicago & North Western, and neighboring roads. The Russell Car & Snow-Plow Co. […]

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Great structure projects and techniques

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Learn how to build structures for your model railroad from a variety of materials including styrene, wood, cast plaster, and other materials. Includes 5 complete construction projects and tips for adding detail to stone, brick, roofs, and more. ($5.95, 35 pages, 2.7 KB) Download this article collection today! […]

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Basic Training: Adhesives and Glues

Kent Johnson next to assortment of glues

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page With such a wide array of materials used in model railroading today, it can be challenging to figure out which glues and adhesives you’ll want to have on hand. Kent Johnson of MR Video Plus takes a quick look at some of the […]

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Bachmann Roadside U.S.A. HO scale ice cream stand

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Bachmann Roadside U.S.A. HO scale ice cream stand Price: $50 Manufacturer Bachmann Industries 1400 E. Erie Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19124 www.bachmanntrains.com Comments: Looking for an easy way to add some interest to a small town or roadside scene on an HO scale layout? Bachmann Trains fills that order with this fun ice cream stand. The […]

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Build a covered loading platform in 1:29 scale

Build a covered loading platform in 1:29 scale

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. PLEASE NOTE: This […]

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Build a covered loading platform in 1:29 scale

Build a covered loading platform in 1:29 scale

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. PLEASE NOTE: This […]

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Building a 5 x 8 harbor railroad part 7

Neil Besougloff and Hal Miller next to a layout

In this episode editor Neil Besougloff continues scenery work on the Model Railroader staff’s Rice Harbor project. You’ll learn about the ground cover used for the South Carolina setting as well as Neil’s tips for planting trees on a model railroad. Meanwhile senior editor Dana Kawala works on a retail oil depot. Because of the […]

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