Model Railroading Blog and News

Some people believe that operation is not any fun and fear the “complexities” that they believe are inherent in it. However, I believe that these sentiments are false and fears unwarranted. In fact, based on the clinics I have attended and given, I find many people interested in proto...

Inexpensive model railroad scenery tips and tricks....

1996 contest results. NMRA conventions and train show events feature a model and photo contest where entries are displayed to be viewed and enjoyed by other model railroaders and the general public. Any NMRA member may enter models and photos into these contests....

Many modelers have fond memories of getting their first train set as a Christmas gift. Many families have special activities at Christmas time that are related to model trains....

These directives evolved over the past few years as our informal touring group visited, operated, critiqued and compared layouts. Based on these visits, the group established a list of directives that insure an enjoyable operating session....

These directives evolved over the past few years as our informal touring group visited, operated, critiqued and compared layouts. Based on these visits, the group established a list of directives that insure an enjoyable operating session. Use of the directives during planning, constr...

When did the Indiana and Ohio Railroad remove the dynamic brakes from the used GP-9 they purchased? When I found out that I was going to be lucky enough to attend the NMRA National Convention in Atlanta, I realized that I would have to pass through Chattanooga on my way back. I had ne...

1996 MCoR Regional Convention contest results. NMRA conventions and train show events feature a model and photo contest where entries are displayed to be viewed and enjoyed by other model railroaders and the general public. Any NMRA member may enter models and photos into these contes...

Although the cost of the materials is small, you can produce a very believable searchlight signal with these simple parts....