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a model train set is shown with tracks and cars on the track, as well as an overpass

I have posted these plans before, but I suspect that they are liable to be lost among a thread discussing London suburban layouts. There is some context to this, which I will set out below, but first the basic plan. The basic plan I am contemplating building a small narrow gauge layout in a limit...

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a drawing of a model train set

J. Cruz Morais Lisbon, Portugal Caminhos de Ferro do Alto Douro (Upper Douro Railway) This micro layout is an experiment on fitting a continuous, but operationally interesting layout within the narrow confines of a micro layout. The layout represents one of the branch lines (most of them narrow gauge) that branch off from the broad […]

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an image of a map showing the location of virginia and southern rrl tracks in washington, d c

Model Railroader is the world's largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. We feature beginner and advanced help on all model railroading scales, including layout track plans, model railroad product reviews, model train news, and model railroad forums.

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a model train track with rocks and grass

If you're creating a railway that feature a wood yard or forest you'll love this tip. I'm a recent Thrifty Thursday tip I covered how to create authentic tree stumps for railway embankments. At the time I mentioned using Yellow scatter to recreate the sawdust around the felled trees. Since then I've been experimenting to find a more realistic sawdust and wood chipping effect. Why Didn't I Think Of This Before Having spent ages testing different scatter materials, coffee granules and other…

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a diagram showing the layout of a train track

Attics with sloping walls always present a challenge, because not only does the room get narrower as it reaches good operating height but the slope limits access to track and scenery toward the back of the benchwork. David's room was long but narrow, so it was very important to plan with the sloping walls in mind.

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a map showing the location of marshfield and old colony, as well as its locations

The layout at a glance Name: Marshfield & Old Colony Layout owner: Michael Tylick Scale: On30 (1:48 proportion on 30″ gauge track) Size: 8 x 16 feet Prototype: freelanced Locale: Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island Era: 1920s and 1930s Mainline run: 25 feet Minimum radius: 18″ Minimum turnout: handlaid, approximately no. 4 Maximum grade: 2 [...]Read More...

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a train crossing a bridge over a river

Hello All, I have been a narrow gauge modeler for the last 20 years. Unlike most narrow gaugers, I model the Colorado & Southern. In the mid 1990’s I built and fully sceniced Malcom Furlow’s San Juan Central HOn3 projec…

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One of England’s most iconic locations – the Western Region main line running through the heart of Bath – is recreated in exacting detail in ‘OO’ scale by ‘The Park Keepers’. Following its recent appearance at the Great Electric Train Show STEVE JONES explains how this exhibition layout was created. Photography, Trevor Jones.

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