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  • How To Create The Landscape For Your Model Railroad Layout
    After getting all your supplies together you need to form your terrain, which is often done by placing foam spacers and carving them to achieve the desired results, then coating those with a plaster, fiberglass or other sealer to harden them. Wireframe models with reinforcement are also used on larger landscapes, while some 'purists' will actually haul in stone, dirt and sand in an attempt to make a 'true' world.
  • An Even Half Dozen - Roadbeds Vs. Standard Track
    With model railroading just as with real railroads it all comes down to the tracks on which the trains roll. If they are stable and well designed the trains will safely make their journeys year after year. If not they may not be able to complete even a single trip without problems or derailment " so what goes into the creation of a safe and stable track system?
  • The Basics of Model Railroad Buildings
    Even if you aren't an architect you can enjoy making model railroad buildings. Sometimes it's just too hard to find that perfect building or bridge or train station that we can picture so we may just have to build it on our own.
  • Engineered to Last - Model Railroading Clubs
    Most hobbies have clubs linked to them so people can share viewpoints and sharing that knowledge leads to more successful ventures. If we all had to reinvent the wheel each time we needed to drive, we wouldnt get very far, would we?
  • Building That Extra Special Model Railway Table
    So you've decided to bite the bullet and construct your own model railway, and along with it, the model train table it sits upon. Many people start by building their first layouts on a table top or a simple sheet of plywood, and while this is simplicity personified, it does have its limitations.
  • Landscape Designing For Your Model Railroad
    Obtaining all your supplies is just the start when it comes to model railroading. The next step is to do the landscaping with the help of foam spacers. They can be shaped to the design you'd like and then sealed with a fiberglass or hardener to protect them. A wire frame can be used to reinforce a larger landscape and some modelers will even bring in sand, dirt or stone for a more realistic look.
  • Choosing Realistic Model Railroad Scenery
    Landscaping and picking out the scenery can be one of the more fun things that you can do with your model railroads. You are the person who gets to decide just how you want it to look.
  • Overview Of The NMRA - National Model Railroad Association
    Enjoying model railroading and prototyping is a hobby you can do alone-but the enjoyment of watching others reactions or being able to ask questions on specifications or historical references with friends may cause them to find other enthusiasts.
  • Shopping Online For Model Railway Equipment
    One of the best things about modern times is the ready availability of materials and supplies. Since the advent of the internet you dont even have to travel to your local mall or distribution center to find that hard to come by toy or model, you can order it delivered right to your door! The only caveat to this plethora of supplies is that you dont always know exactly what it is you are getting " without being able to see and handle an item before hand its possible to be fooled by images or overzealous descriptions. This is perhaps the bane of internet purchases " but dont fear, with a little foresight and some care you can avoid these and other problems with online purchases.
  • What's The Difference In Model Railroads & Garden Railroads?
    Model railroading has a new trend that involves using sturdy supplies and equipment that will withstand the outside elements. These outside layouts are called "garden railroads" as they are often worked into a garden setting with the garden becoming part of the scenery.
  • 5 Top Model Train Accessories
    Many people's first introduction to model railroading is with a simple circle or oval on a sheet of plywood. No scenery, no landscaping and maybe not even any buildings or vehicles.
  • Model Trains A New Hobby? Model Railroading Clubs Can Help!
    If you're familiar with any hobbies, you likely know that many hobbies have associated clubs at which you can meet people interested in the same thing. This is also the case with model railroading. Around the world, there are hundreds of clubs where train hobbyists can learn from each other and share.
  • How To Landscape A Model Railroad
    One of the more fun aspects of model railroading is planning and executing the scenery and landscaping that your track and engines will meander through " for some it is almost like playing God in that you can decide and create on any scene you desire.
  • Model Railway - The Difference Between Roadbeds & Standard Tracks
    With model railroading just as with real railroads it all comes down to the tracks on which the trains roll. If they are stable and well designed the trains will safely make their journeys year after year. If not they may not be able to complete even a single trip without problems or derailment " so what goes into the creation of a safe and stable track system?
  • Converting Model Railroad Scales
    Prototyping is the word used to describe the use of scaling real-life objects down and typically for Model Railroading different names are given to differing 'scales' to represent the percentage of the original. For instance the 'HO' scale means 3.5mm represents 1 foot, with a ratio of 1:87.086 ... needless to say this can get difficult.
  • 6 All-time Favorite Model Railroad Layouts In The United States
    Model railroading enthusiasts enjoy only one thing more then showing off their pride and joy: seeing other prototypes and displays that they can then go back home to compete with! Fortunately since showing off is inherent to all of us getting a chance to see some truly spectacular displays is not that hard, and in many cases involves only a short journey as there are literally hundreds of museums across the country that displays tens of thousands of locomotives, cars and scenes between them.
  • Time Goes On - How Model Railroading Has Changed
    The first model train systems worked on wind-up clock parts, followed shortly thereafter by miniature steam engines. The materials of the locomotives and cars were typically cheap tinplate or lightweight woods that didnt hold up well.
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