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  1. 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!
    • DoctorZ
    • Thread
    • g-scale garden railway layout model trains railroad
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Showin' Off
  2. DoctorZ

    My First Ever S-Scale Model Railroad Video!

    Took a trip into the Northwoods of Wisconsin over the weekend and visited two Model Railroad layouts. Shot video of both, then was invited to do a couple of the club member's private layouts. One of them was model in S-Scale (1/64th), and it was quite unique, so I thought I'd share it with the...
  3. D

    My first layout...operations possible

    New guy here...with my first layout attempt. Curious if this would be good for a basic "operations" layout. There is a picture of the coal mine I built but couldn't fit it to the layout...so I'm going to add another 4x4 piece. One side will be 4x6 the other side will be 4x8, the 2 joined by a...
  4. K

    New Model Train Website!!!!!

    Hi Everyone, I recently completed a custom Z scale briefcase layout. I did an enormous amount of work on it and made it very detailed. I then created a website, http://www.CarlettaTrains.com, about it which has a "How To" section along with pictures of the various scenes and extra detail...
  5. DoctorZ

    The NMRHA HO-Scale Model Railroad Layout. MUST SEE!

    This is one of the best HO Layouts I've seen in awhile! The Northern Minnesota Railroad Heritage Association (Northern Trackers) in Cross Lake, MN, have outdone themselves with this one. This layout has over 5 scale miles of track which winds through 9 small Northern Minnesota towns during the...
  6. D

    Bershire Valley Route

    I am contemplating changing the code 100 snap track to using code 83 flextrack on my Berkshire Valley Route model railroad. Will it be worth the effort and cost. Is there a bill of materials for this layout using code 83 flex track? I got this layout from atlas big book. Hope to hear soon...
    • DLO4923
    • Thread
    • bershire valley route flextrack layout
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: HO Scale
  7. J

    Power Needs for Complex Layouts

    I am planning a Kato N-Scale layout. My current plan is to use what I have purchased so far, the M1 Kato Master 1 Set, which has the Basic Oval and Power Pack; the V1 Kato Variation Mainline Siding Passing Set; plus the V6 Kato Outer Loop Set, which I want to purchase. Illustrations of how the...
    • johnmiller
    • Thread
    • kato layout power power pack
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: N Scale
  8. J

    Kato Track Plans

    I have been trying to see if there is a good illustration showing all the available Kato trackplans. Well, I found it! And, it's on the back of the Kato M1 Master Set I just bought. This is very helpful for me, and I hope it is for you too. This photo is also available in full resolution on my...
    • johnmiller
    • Thread
    • kato layout layouts n scale n scale starter
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: N Scale
  9. J

    Hello from the Memphis Area!

    My name is John Miller, and I'm from Olive Branch, Mississippi. It is a suburb of Memphis, just across the Tennessee/Mississippi state line. I have various model trains of different guages: N, HO, O and G. Because space is limited, and I want to make the most of it, I want to make a nice little...
  10. Paris, KY TTI

    Paris, KY TTI

    Paris, KY on the TTI circa 1990.
    • Jeremiaha Austin
    • Media item
    • chessie layout
    • Comments: 0
    • Media category: Track Plans
  11. Big Sandy Module

    Big Sandy Module

    Chessie Big Sandy River Module.
    • Jeremiaha Austin
    • Media item
    • chessie layout
    • Comments: 0
    • Media category: Diesel, Electric and Other Locomotives
  12. Elkhorn City Yard

    Elkhorn City Yard

    Yard module from Chessie based 18'x18' layout.
    • Jeremiaha Austin
    • Media item
    • chessie layout
    • Comments: 0
    • Media category: Track Plans
  13. Pacodutaco

    Designing an HO layout for my nephew...Please Critique.

    My nephew just turned 10 years old and is getting interested in model railroading. His father (my brother) and I have been modeling for 25+ years on and off so we think this is a good thing to spend time with him on. Space is limited to a 4x6 area and it has to be portable since they are...
  14. 4x8 HO scene

    4x8 HO scene

    Flat car loaded with logs
    • logandsawman
    • Media item
    • general layout
    • Comments: 0
    • Media category: Cities, Towns and Industrial Areas
  15. 4x8 HO scene

    4x8 HO scene

    Grizzly Flats rail station Kit
    • logandsawman
    • Media item
    • general layout
    • Comments: 0
    • Media category: Yards, Terminals and Stations
  16. T

    Interesting Lionel O Scale Layout Extension

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  17. B

    My N-Scale "Scenic Ridge" Layout

    I'm about two weeks into this project, so I thought it was about time to get a layout thread started. It's being built off of Woodland Scenics' "Scenic Ridge" layout kit. This is my first layout in 20 years. My last was when I was 12-years old. :) So far, it's bringing back a lot of memories...
    • brianw
    • Thread
    • layout n scale scenic ridge woodland scenics
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: N Scale
  18. N

    Optimum Shelf Layout Height

    Does anyone have any input on shelf layout height? I am finishing a space in my attic for my layout. I am limited as far as height for my layout due to the roofline. I was thinking around 36" since I could roll around in an office chair. I am designing an around the wall shelf plan with a...
  19. L

    layout in the making

    Hello, I'm new to the forum and want to say hello from Iowa! :D Very soon I am going to start work on my layout. It is a 16x4 layout. Its going to be based on the Model Railroader Salt Lake Route plan. I will be running mixed freight cars and mostly NS motive power. Any tips and or suggestions...
    • latemodelstampede
    • Thread
    • design layout model railroader norfolk southern salt lake route
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: HO Scale
  20. R

    Hello from South Jersey

    New to the forum.... HO modeler with interest in Amtrak, Pennsy, New Haven, PC...Budd Manufactured cars (Senator/Congressional) No layout yet... Looking for friends. Will be building layout in my home primarily multi track NEC like passenger ops...ie Newark Dock etc Collecting Passenger...




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