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Hi guys, I have a few rerailers on my layout. They look stupid if I try to ballast them so I know weathering is probably the best. What are some ways I can realistically weather rerailers? (HO scale) I used medium grand blend WS ballast for my track. How can I make them fit in with the...

Hi guys, I re did my layout from the 80's and am now finishing adding the lights to the structures and street lights. All of these are old school (no plug ins, or LEDs,) just regular sockets and lights. I didn't want a "new" lighting look. Wanted the older feel. But, since I haven't...

Hi guys, I have some buildings on my HO layout that I am going to light up. But, they don't have interiors and I want light diffuse the windows without spending the $16+ for the woodlands scenics diffusing package. Does anyone have any tips or ideas to create diffusers that look realistic...

Hi, On my HO layout, I have a few buildings without interiors that you can see right into. I don't want to have to spend the time and money building interiors. I want to put a light in it with diffused windows and live with that. Without having to spend $17 for the woodland scenics light...

Hi Forum, I recently got a Woodland Scenics BR5035 Grand Gazebo (HO Scale). I want to add interior lighting but am not sure the best way to do it and which lights to use. I have a nice Preiser jazz band set inside playing so I want it well lit to see the detail of the musicians. There...

Hi Forum, I am going to replace my track on my HO layout. It has been in storage for 20 years and I am just getting it going again. It is all old brass track. My question is Should I use Code 83 or Code 100 flex track? The layout is DC and most of the engines and rolling stock are old...

Hi everyone, 2 quick questions for the pros. I finally have my HO layout up and working after 20 years of inactivity. My how the world of model railroading has grown. Now that I have things working, I want to ask you if you think that I should replace all the old brass track with nickel...

Hi guys, I am restoring my layout which hasn't been up in 20 years. It is a neat 4x8 double decker layout that we put up when I was a kid. I am looking to re-do the building and town layout that is a bit outdated. I'd like to add a casino theme. I was in AC yesterday and noticed the...

Hi Forum, I hope someone can help me out. When I was a kid, we had a large HO layout that went up for the holidays every year. It was a double decker 4x8 platform my dad built. Once I went to college, we stopped putting it up and it stayed in storage. I am now 42 and have the room and desire...