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    New to trains and railroad- just inherited my new fav hobby!

    Hello, new here and to model trains/railroads specifically, although I am very familiar with what makes them work. 🤖 I've been researching a little bit and learning the history which is pretty cool in itself. hopefully my pics will load so you can have a small glimpse of what I have. Can you...
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    Looking for an appraiser to help with a Railroad collection

    Hello all, I have a rather large antique collection of model trains and tracks. They are in very good condition, they just need to be cleaned and dusted off. Does anyone know of a reasonably priced appraiser who would be able to take a look at the collection? Thank you very much for your time!
  3. Modeltrains2021

    Colors for a model railroad

    Hi there was wondering what colors I should paint my locomotives as I'm making my own railroad and can't decide any input would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou.
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    Do you need Supplies? Backdrops? We have it ALL

    Hello and thank you for viewing our thread! Here at Affordable Model Railroads we strive to make your railroad dream come true! We do everything from custom builds to even providing you with your own personal backdrop, and best of all we even travel to install your custom railroad for you! We...
  5. DoctorZ

    Kansas City's Largest HO Model Railroad Cab Ride!

    Shot this video while on vacation last week. Break out the popcorn, set the video to full screen and ENJOY THE RIDE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_znmfgwQ_dU
  6. DoctorZ

    My "Deer Haven" Garden Railroad Layout Video

    Okay, I'm showin' it off, here's some scenes and a cab ride from my Garden Railroad Open House last July 19th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2IBVEGo3Z0&hd=1 Enjoy!
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    • g-scale garden railway layout model trains railroad
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    • Forum: Showin' Off
  7. DoctorZ

    The West Central HO Model Railroad: 7 Scale Miles of Track!

    Well this is my last video for awhile, vacation's over from work starting Monday. However, Check out this well established permanent HO layout in Sparta, WI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmljfn1WTH8 Enjoy!
  8. DoctorZ

    South Dakota's Largest Public HO-Scale Layout!

    We traveled to Sioux Falls, SD and shot some video of the largest HO-Scale model layout in the State! Have a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbdnPKdrjKg Enjoy!
  9. DoctorZ

    Spud Valley Model Railroad Club HO Layout

    We visited the Spud Valley Model Railroad layout in West Fargo, ND, yesterday. They have over 400' of track and three trains running simultaneously! The whole system is automated and starts running when you walk into the building. However, I managed to coax a couple of club members out of...
  10. DoctorZ

    Scenes from my Garden Railroad Open House with Cab Ride of entire layout!

    Here's some video of my Garden Railroad from my MGRS Open House last Saturday, Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2IBVEGo3Z0
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    Antique Railroad Locomotive Bell

    Hello I recently listed an antique railroad bell, very large brass or bronze one on eBay for sale. I was wondering if anyone might be able to tell me specifically what train it would have been on or if there is a way for me to tell? I have had a few requests asking this and am not sure how to...
  12. Hillbrook Yard PRR HO scale layout

    Hillbrook Yard PRR HO scale layout

    The first pictures of my PRR freelance project, set through decade 1947-1957.
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    • Category: Yards, Terminals and Stations
  13. Hillbrook Yard PRR HO scale layout

    Hillbrook Yard PRR HO scale layout

    The first pictures of my PRR freelance project, set through decade 1947-1957.
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    • Category: Yards, Terminals and Stations
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    SCARM - Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller

    Hello dear friends, I want to introduce my freeware layout design program, called SCARM, which you can download and test from http://www.scarm.info/index_en.html. It has lightweight and intuitive user interface, 3D view, more than 25 track-system libraries and many other cool functions and...
  15. eTraxx

    Railroad Gauge Width

    Found this very interesting Russian website - Railroad Gauge Width .. this page is in English ..
  16. Grandt Line 25-to

    Grandt Line 25-to

    Grandt Line + BullAnt + Loksound micro
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    • fremo h0 layout model railroad scale terminal trains westport
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    • Category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  17. Haitian Sugar Cane Hauler

    Haitian Sugar Cane Hauler

    It is 1920 and the little Porter is hauling another load of sugar cane to the HASCO mill in Port au Prince Haiti. The locomotive burns the pressed remains of the cane called bagasse.
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    • Category: Steam Locomotives
  18. MK1200 (LNG) Progress

    MK1200 (LNG) Progress

    I shot a bit of white primer on it tonight just so that I can see where I'm at and what areas need more work. The cab roof looks like it's sloping forward but that's an optical illusion. The side windows still need their window frames installed, they will get all weather windows like the...
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    • gas lng mk1200 model railroad scratchbuit train up
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    • Category: Locomotive and Rolling Stock Construction Photos
  19. Scratchbuilding HO Scale MK-1200G (LNG) Switcher - UP1298

    Scratchbuilding HO Scale MK-1200G (LNG) Switcher - UP1298

    Scratchbuilding HO Scale MK-1200G (LNG) Switcher - UP1298 Actually I'm not sure if "scratchbuilding" is 100% accurate. All the black plastic parts you see in this photo are stock of modified Athearn GP-35 parts. The rest is my work. All images Allen Rockwell 2008
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    • Category: Locomotive and Rolling Stock Construction Photos
  20. Scratchbuilding HO Scale MK-1200G (LNG) Switcher - UP1298

    Scratchbuilding HO Scale MK-1200G (LNG) Switcher - UP1298

    Scratchbuilding HO Scale MK-1200G (LNG) Switcher - UP1298 Actually I'm not sure if "scratchbuilding" is 100% accurate. All the black plastic parts you see in this photo are stock of modified Athearn GP-35 parts. The rest is my work. All images Allen Rockwell 2008
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    • gas lng mk1200 model railroad scratchbuit train up
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Locomotive and Rolling Stock Construction Photos




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