Winter Trees in N Scale
Modelers, for years, have been looking for ways to replicate common every day things. Trees make up such a large part of the landscape that they are a frequent topic of discussion whenever the topic of scenery comes up.
OneTRAK Modules: The City Module
OneTRAK is an extension of the NTRAK specs that allows modelers to build interoperable modules with a single track. This allows us to model scenes where the NTRAK three track spec would not be realistic. It also allows us to build shallower pieces (1′ as opposed to the NTRAK standard of 2′). This makes them […]
All about N Scale Railboxes
For years the ubiquitous 50′ exterior post Railbox car was missing from the N scale market. Microtrains and Model Die Casting had made them years ago, but up until about a year ago, finding them was hit or miss. Then Athearn bought MDC and started re-releasing their “Berwick” box cars. One of their first roadnames […]
Model Scenery Using Extruded Styrofoam (From Youtube)
Working with extruded styrofoam is a core technique for model railroading. These videos are a helpful resource on how to do that.
October 2007 Max Magliaro Visit
The fall Great Scale Show was over the weekend of October 13th & 14th, and Max Magliaro came from Pennsylvania for the show and a photo session.
Conrail Terminal Information Publications: Bayview
Terminal Information Publications contain all sorts of detailed information about various “jobs” based out of a yard. This set covers Bayview Yard in Baltimore.
July 2007 Photos of the Apartment Door Layout
I made up two batches of trees and finished the ground cover on the remaining unfinished portion of the layout. This, of course, warranted photos.
I’m a Youtube Star
So this past weekend was Railfest in Altoona, and I had kicked around the idea of going. Well, I didn’t make it, and look what my “friends” go and do: Make me famous.
Map of the Northern Central
A quick map of the NCR, as I plan to model it.
May 2007 Tree Progress
I was on a tree building and planting binge, and took some photos to illustrate my progress.