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Finally got the layout clean enough I felt I could share a picture. There will be a scene divider down the center. Yes the space between the main layout and staging is very narrow but I don't have any more space o. The other side because of the wood stove. Probably start some scenery in the...

Looking for people's opinion. The bundles are made if water color paper. The right one still needs stickers underneath it. The left one uses thread for the banding and the right one uses 1/64 inch chart tape. Both are glued on the bottom.

Here is a simple industry that could be implemented most anywhere. A spur comes off the BNSF passing siding in Colburn Idaho. The truck loads the logging car.

I'm trying to import my Walther's F7 #1502 into JMRI and it's complaining that no such decoder is defined. "Found mfg 141 (Throttle-Up (SoundTraxx)) version 255; no such decoder defined" Suggestions on how to successfully import this as I'm new to JMRI...

A recent MRR magazine article inspired this build. The cargo will be either coal or gravel. Since I have not 100 confident I'll even be able to use it on my layout I decided to not use my limited supply of styrene. I also wanted to inspire others with limited funds and resources. I laminated 4...

Just picked up some GN F7's (ABA). They are numbered 316A, 316B, & 316C. My question is since it seems that the recommendation is to give the engine the ID of it's number what do people do for the letters? I was thinking maybe 3161, 3162, 3163. Curious how others have handled this? I'll probably...

Was experimenting with how to make asphalt comp / 3-tab roofing and needed a building to put it on. I came up with this small cabin for my dad's layout. It has a bunk bed inside and I am add a small wood stove.

I just added a new section to my ModelRailroad.Network website (https://modelrailroad.network/CarCards/index.html) and would appreciate any feedback. It's a work in progress so I'm sure there are bugs in it. Current Features Each card card has an ID that it will be reference by to load and...

Working on building the Walther's Chip. I'm wondering what the whole in the top of the roof is for? (https://www.walthers.com/sawmill-outbuildings-kit) I added the brace on the top as I have this habit of making roofs removable.

I'm working on weathering my Great Northern covered hopper's from Bachmann (https://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Bachmann-Silver-Series-HO-19111-Cylindrical-4-Bay-Covered-Grain-Hopper-Great-Northern/) I would like to renumber the other 3 before I weather them and that is my question. What is a...

@D&J RailRoad asked a question about automatic speed matching of locomotives which inspired this build. https://modelrailroadforums.com/forum/index.php?threads/speed-matching-locomotives.35010/#post-543957 I'm going to post this build on my website...

Would appreciate some feedback on this loading dock made from a For Sale sign. I thinks it's too rusty and needs to be more grey/concrete colored.

I went to run trains tonight with my nephew and only one engine would move. The horn and lights would work on 1 engine but it wouldn't move. Another engine without sound or lights wouldn't work either. Suggestions on how to troubleshoot? Digitrax system. Walther's ML-8 worked Walther's raillink...

Trying to help my dad install a decoder. Any ideas of how to get the shell off?

Thinking about starting up a YouYube channel. Like if you would watch a video on how I made this equipment cabinet from a for sale sign. Took a couple of hours from start to finish but could probably be done in less, since house hold responsibility fit in that time too. Open to feedback and...

Not sure there is much to show off here but we'll give it a try and welcome any feedback. This diorama was inspired by several different sources: Boomer Diorama's YouTube channel, @RE#1 's Locomotive Shop, Pike Stuff Engine facility and I'm sure more. Here's the progress so far. I'm trying...

I picked up a Walther's Burlington Northern GP9 (https://www.walthers.com/emd-gp9m-standard-dc-burlington-northern-1709-green-white) for $57 + a Digitrax decoder (DH166D). Makes a budget friendly DCC engine. I had to put electrical tape between the motor and the frame to isolate it. What extra...

Left the trains last night. Came back this morning and the system kept showing a short. I've finally traced it to one of the axles on one of the trucks. For the life of me I haven't been able to figure this out. Looking for suggestions.

I couldn't resist several tank cars at $6.80. (Yard Master Price) https://www.walthers.com/tank-car-ready-to-run-montana-rail-link-blue-white. (Part # 931-1446) If nothing else it will be a good car to practice weathering. It has metal wheels so I will not change those out but I might change out...

I recently stumbled upon the https://www.opsig.org/Resources/IndustryDB website. They have a nice list of actual industries that real railroads serviced. I decided to make the text files a little more searchable. You can check it out here https://modelrailroad.network/Industries/ Would love to...