Building Bay Junction 18

David Popp and Neil Besougloff next to a layout

Some areas of the Model Railroader staff’s Bay Junction model train layout have been declared finished, but there are still a few places that need some finishing touches. Associate editor Cody Grivno is working on some loose ends in between the rails of the track, while senior editor Dana Kawala finishes up the fertilizer plant […]

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Building Bay Junction part 15

Davi Popp and Andy Sperandeo next to layout

The town of Williams Bay takes shape on the HO scale Bay Junction project. Model Railroader associate editor Steve Otte shows some of the scratchbuilt interior buildings that he made for a block of structures from a Walthers Merchant’s Row kit. On the opposite end of the layout, executive editor Andy Sperandeo installed a kitbashed […]

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Building Bay Junction 18

David Popp and Neil Besougloff next to a layout

Some areas of the Model Railroader staff’s Bay Junction model train layout have been declared finished, but there are still a few places that need some finishing touches. Associate editor Cody Grivno is working on some loose ends in between the rails of the track, while senior editor Dana Kawala finishes up the fertilizer plant […]

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Building Bay Junction part 15

Davi Popp and Andy Sperandeo next to layout

The town of Williams Bay takes shape on the HO scale Bay Junction project. Model Railroader associate editor Steve Otte shows some of the scratchbuilt interior buildings that he made for a block of structures from a Walthers Merchant’s Row kit. On the opposite end of the layout, executive editor Andy Sperandeo installed a kitbashed […]

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Building Bay Junction 17

Cody Grivno next to layout

Lots of work is taking place on the Model Railroader staff’s Bay Junction model train layout. Associate editor Cody Grivno has installed his United Cooperative grain elevator, while senior editor Dana Kawala describes building the fertilizer plant that will be located in front of the scene. Managing editor David Popp will also show how the […]

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Plan I: Layout for a not-so-big bedroom

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Layout designer: Peter H. Riddle Scale: O Layout size: Around the wall point-to-point Track type: MTH Realtrax Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the May 2007 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Click on the link to download a PDF of this track plan. Schematic Parts list […]

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Plan II: Layout for a not so big bedroom

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Layout designer: Peter H. Riddle Scale: O Layout size: Around the wall loop-to-loop Track type: MTH Realtrax Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the May 2007 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Click on the link to download a PDF of this track plan. Schematic Parts list […]

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Building Bay Junction part 12

David Popp next to layout

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 […]

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Building Bay Junction part 13

David Popp and Neil Besougloff next to a layout

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 […]

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Building Bay Junction part 14

Cody Grivno next to layout

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 […]

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Building Bay Junction part 12

David Popp next to layout

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 […]

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Building Bay Junction part 13

David Popp and Neil Besougloff next to a layout

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 […]

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