Model trains can be an expensive hobby, especially the model railroad scenery. Find out how master railroaders build attractive scenery inexpensively on a budget.
Weathering Wooden Model Train Structures
April 14, 2010 Posted by 3 Comments
One of the essential components of creating life like structures is weathering. Weathering is the altering of newly modeled structures and prototypes to closely resemble it’s true to life counterpart. There are points on and within your structure that will need attention if you’re considering weathering with any degree of realism.
Atlas Model Trains | N: HO Scale | Locomotives | Diesel | Steam
February 19, 2010 Posted by Leave a Comment
Guest Photo By: Joshua David Brown | Trio of Locos | model train pictures
February 18, 2010 Posted by 1 Comment
Guest Photo By: William Baird | Passenger Terminal | Montreal Railroad Modellers Association
February 18, 2010 Posted by Leave a Comment
classymodeltrains | model trains videos | model train | Courtesy of Mark Lindsey: Veteran modeler
February 12, 2010 Posted by 2 Comments
Guest Article By: World Famous Robert Anderson | Storing Rolling Stock
December 25, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
Most model railroaders have far more cars (rolling stock) and locomotives than they can possibly operate at once. One option is to simply store excess rolling stock and locomotives in boxes or on display shelves or cabinets. It is possible, however, to store all of your extra equipment and trains on tracks in a yard that may or may not be part of the visible operating portion of your model train layout.
Model Train Scenery | model railway rock finishing | Painting Rocks
November 26, 2009 Posted by 2 Comments
The first step after molding is complete is the fine art of making the ground look real. You will accomplish this by first giving the layout a good brush over of earth toned colors. Apply a light layer over the entire area, or at least the areas you know will be woodland or scenic.
Model Train Scenery | model train trees | scale model trees
November 16, 2009 Posted by Leave a Comment
In order to pull out the gift of life from models and replicas you must give them the gift of individuality. Too many times we’ve shot layouts and the attention to tree detail is less than perfect. To help everyone along we’re going to slam a few basics in front of you.
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