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Ideas for Unique Layout Concepts

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... View Content

Assigning a Theme for Your Model Railroad Layout

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,... View Content

Choosing Model Railroad Track Configurations

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... View Content

So You Want to Build a Model Railroad Layout?

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... View Content

Basic Detailing for Model Railroads: A Day in the Southern Pacific

What about basic detailing? We’ve come a good distance in our blog series, so I think that we're ready for the really rewarding part! If you’ve read my series (find... View Content

Helpful Tips for Model Railroad Wiring

Wiring for a model railroad layout can be easy or complicated. I like to manage my wiring so that later on, I’ll be able to trace each wire back to... View Content

Tips on Trackwork

How about trackwork? The trains we love can’t do much without track. In the next installment of our series, I’ll present some track and track laying options to think about... View Content