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Ideas for Unique Layout Concepts
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In this installment, I’d like to suggest various types of railroad layouts (in no particular order) from which you can derive inspiration for your concept: Club layout: I’ve visited some… Read Article
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Assigning a Theme for Your Model Railroad Layout
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The next installment in our ongoing series on planning and building a model railroad layout is all about layout themes. In case you missed our previous installment on track configurations,… Read Article
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Choosing Model Railroad Track Configurations
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There are many factors to consider before we start building a model railroad layout. I know of many model railroaders who have started building without much of a plan and… Read Article
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So You Want to Build a Model Railroad Layout?
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I think model railroading is a fantastic hobby for many reasons, not the least of which is it gives an individual the opportunity to learn about many different things. You… Read Article
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Finishing the Apache Paper Mill Scene
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I had to finish up the new Apache Railway scene for my friend Dave’s Chicago Denver & Pacific layout. This required the Walthers Kraft Plant in addition to the power… Read Article
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Building a Paper Mill for the Apache Railway
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I received a request from my friend Dave to build a paper mill for his new Apache Railway. He needed the mill for the town of Snowflake, Arizona, so I… Read Article
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Building a Power Plant for the Apache Paper Mill
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My friend Dave needed a power plant to go with his new Apache paper mill that he was adding to his Apache Railway branch, so I offered to combine his… Read Article
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Visiting Washington Union Station
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Here is the iconic Union Station in Washington, DC. Our private car arrived here from Chicago during the great Pandemic. And during normal times the station is overflowing with people… Read Article
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New Orleans & The Union Passenger Terminal
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The New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal was opened in 1954 and now serves Amtrak, Greyhound buses and the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (the famous New Orleans streetcar system). The… Read Article
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Riding a Private Railcar
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What is it like to ride a private railroad car for ten days? While this experience may not be for everyone, those of us with a devotion to trains can… Read Article
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St. Louis Union Station
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This is the famous St. Louis Union station, a perfect example of Richardson Romanesque Architecture. Opened in 1894 the station was renovated in 1985 after years of neglect. Today it… Read Article
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The Hardware Supply Background Building
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Here is another background building that my friend Curt Goff needed for his railroad. This kit offers some modification options that I could not pass up. Read Article
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