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Member Railcar Interchanges

Started by Sauced07 in General discussion: As some may have read I was generously gifted a railcar to use on my layout. Because of that I route the car to interchange with him. He models an earlier time but let’s face it, staging...
General discussion 26 10 672 1786046923
Prototype Photographs 2026

Started by Nick Santo in Prototype railroading Photos: Hello! I enjoyed all your photographs from 2025 and before! Thank You for posting them!!! Please feel free to add photos when you have them! I’m sure I’ll have more to add this...
Prototype railroading Photos 372 5 11,941 1786045814
CVT Bridge Tie Strips, anyone have experience with them?

Started by Michael Tondee in General discussion: Referencing the picture below from my coal pier project, I need to figure out bridge ties on this short trestle. I am not wild about buying a 3 foot length from ME when I only need about 7 inches of...
General discussion 0 0 2 1786045638
Off layout car storage

Started by MSutinen in General discussion: Like some (many?) of us, I have more freight cars than my layout can hold at one time. I'm considering a small cabinet to hold the excess with a foam pad on the bottom of each drawer. My question...
General discussion 1 0 46 1786044017
What’s on your workbench? August 2026

Started by Eric Hansmann in General discussion Workbench: It is month number eight of 2026. I thank everyone who has been contributing their photos and notes to this monthly discussion thread. It seems to get better each month with more participation. I...
General discussion Workbench 53 4 1,529 1786041915
Modeling a Rail to Marine Coal Transfer Pier In the back woods.

Started by Michael Tondee in Journals/Blogs HO scale Scenery Structures Freelance Scratchbuilding: What to do when you’re out of space? Find more. Easier said than done, right, but my Hargetts Hollow removable diorama that sits in front of a not often accessed closet door is one example of...
Journals/Blogs HO scale Scenery Structures Freelance Scratchbuilding 62 11 1,444 1786040750
Making paper look like wood

Started by DaleMierzwik in Scenery and structures: In preparation for scratch building Powers Seafoods for the May Island RR wharf I decided to do an experiment on making paper look like wood. 📷 I started by using a 2”x3” piece from an old...
Scenery and structures 18 23 365 1786039318
NMRA 2026: Chattanooga Day 6/NTS Day 1

Started by jeffshultz in Journals/Blogs: NMRA 2026: Chattanooga Day 1: https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/nmra-2026-chattanooga-day-1-13870853?pid=1344810380 NMRA 2026: Chattanooga Day 2:...
Journals/Blogs 33 8 1,371 1786038949
Future of hobby publishing?

Started by joef in General discussion: On another thread, some discussion ensued about the future of hobby publishing -- specifically, the future direction of Firecrown, White River, and MRH Media. And perhaps the NMRA Magazine as...
General discussion 46 9 861 1786038765
Industries in Augusta, Maine

Started by Ben in Prototype railroading: In Augusta there is (or was) a propane dealer that had a spur off the old MEC Lower Road (422 Riverside Dr, Augusta, ME 04330). Per railroad.net, they did receive tank cars of propane at one time....
Prototype railroading 117 1 2,285 1786038126
Interstate Railroad (proto-freelance) - slow burn HO scale layout project.

Started by danielb in Journals/Blogs: 📷 Howdy folks, I've had a long planned layout project for the past few years that is finally starting to come to fruition. Updates will be sporadic as my time isn't always available to...
Journals/Blogs 64 20 2,055 1786037159
Statler Tissue Mill in Augusta, ME

Started by Ben in Prototype railroading Paper Mill: I'm doing research for a future layout - strongly considering modeling the Lower Road from Augusta to Waterville (East Augusta Industrial Track) in the late 90s/early 00s. Initially I'll only have a...
Prototype railroading Paper Mill 72 3 2,106 1786034027
Dutch Country Conrail

Started by Mitchell Schuessler in Journals/Blogs Reading Railroad Operations Planning: I figured this would be a good place for a supplemental blog to my article “Dutch Country Conrail” in the April 2025 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman. I have a few threads floating...
Journals/Blogs Reading Railroad Operations Planning 289 16 11,204 1786025496
Am I the only one ...........

Started by Michael F Whiteman in Journals/Blogs: who feels it would be nice to have the order of the posts appear to have the latest one showing when you first open a thread? The previous posts would be in reverse order. How hard would that be to...
Journals/Blogs 10 1 550 1786025257
The Ruphe & Tumbelle Railway Company, What's New

Started by On30guy in Journals/Blogs: Hello all. 📷 I've been posting here for a few years now and have decided that instead of starting separate little blogs for every little idea I have I should consolidate things a...
Journals/Blogs 4,377 23 420,719 1786025057
Strange HO power trucks on eBay

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: I ran across these on eBay. I don't know what they are, and the description is not very good. They look like something that someone might need for a project. Very unusual geared locomotive...
General discussion 10 7 438 1786023037
OpenSCAD Tidbits: Brick Patterns

Started by Glenn Butcher in Scenery and structures: Been messing with making stone walls for an upcoming D&RG Antonito depot project (stone walls, a bit of an anachronism on that wood-structured railroad), occurred to me that there's enough recent...
Scenery and structures 206 8 3,659 1786014603
Andre Ming

Started by Ancientmariner in In Memoriam: Andre Ming has passed away, from complications following heart surgery.
In Memoriam 126 12 3,857 1786013417
Let's See A Model Of... August, 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: 📷
General discussion 27 2 833 1786009729
TVS diode questions

Started by shoggoth43 in Track and electrical/DCC: https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/shortproofing-dcc-decoders-12330253?highlight=tvs%20decoder%20short&pid=1332444755 I looked through this article a few times and the general consensus was across...
Track and electrical/DCC 22 1 765 1786007829
Long Road to a Layout

Started by Ben in Journals/Blogs beginner: I think having a blog here will help me track progress as I prep for building a layout. The layout I'd like to build is detailed in this thread:...
Journals/Blogs beginner 253 9 8,257 1785996496
Weekly Photo Fun - Aug 2-8, 2026

Started by JC Shall in General discussion Photos: It's another week . . . post 'em if you got 'em.
General discussion Photos 30 4 1,013 1785990719
General Motors Van Nuys Assembly Plant - a.k.a. GEMCO

Started by Ray Hamilton in Scenery and structures GEMCO: First Scratch Building Attempt For those following my blog, I've started my first kit-bash with Walther's Valley Citrus. Well, while waiting for some paint, I went ahead and designed the...
Scenery and structures GEMCO 20 13 861 1785990702
The Erie Lackawanna Dayton Branch 1964

Started by Jeff Youst in Journals/Blogs: Starting up a blog to chronicle my trials and tribulations for the build of the EL Dayton Branch 1964 has been a long time coming. The past 8 years or so have seen a few fits and starts and some...
Journals/Blogs 78 12 3,276 1785984640
Earliest date for a URTX 40' wood reefer to be in orange (not the as-built reefer yellow)?

Started by chepp in Locos and rolling stock: Here's a craftsman kit, probably from the 1950s, that someone skillfully assembled but needs additional painting. My research revealed very little about the prototype. Its number range is listed in...
Locos and rolling stock 3 1 170 1785984588
Diagnosing n-scale y6b clicking and halting

Started by juvandy in Operation and maintenance N-scale: Hello all, I'm new here and to the hobby. I recently bought a new BLI n-scale y6b locomotive. Out of the box, it ran ok, but at slow speeds there was an audible motor whine. I've run it for a couple...
Operation and maintenance N-scale 1 0 61 1785983968
Making DCC Friendly Turnouts on already laid track (Old DC Layout)

Started by Everett Union Station lst Sub. in General discussion: I have a buddy who recently picked up an old DC powered layout that's an old club's modular layout. Is there an easy way to make the turnouts dcc friendly with simple wire jumpers soldered...
General discussion 15 1 364 1785979744
Remote Control Station d2mr05

Started by ME Smith in Journals/Blogs Design: Remote Turnout Control ...
Journals/Blogs Design 0 0 36 1785973482
Railroad Tunnel Under the Alps

Started by railandsail in General discussion: 🎬
General discussion 27 2 605 1785967613
Email etiquette when sending ops invites

Started by KennyInNC in Journals/Blogs: Guys, when someone sends a mass email inviting you to a railroad event, refrain from hitting “reply all” to respond. Other people now have to deal with an email not pertaining to them and when...
Journals/Blogs 22 1 614 1785961399
Bulk intermodal?

Started by Dan Sullivan in Locos and rolling stock: Anyone modeling bulk intermodal transport, i.e. liquid or bulk chemicals? It's an interesting variation for intermodal transfer. I've looked around a bit but haven't seen much especially in...
Locos and rolling stock 22 2 400 1785958496
Barchester, Pennsylvania

Started by Robert (Robin) Mountenay in Journals/Blogs: I haven’t been a regular poster here, though I have shared pictures of several of the layouts I’ve built, including my latest, Barchester. This layout depicted a central Pennsylvania...
Journals/Blogs 816 47 40,468 1785956538
How did MRH get its name?

Started by joef in MRH magazine help: Got a question on another thread about how we chose the name MODEL RAILROAD HOBBYIST for the name of the magazine and that evolved into MRH? It was simple, really. The model railroad part...
MRH magazine help 45 17 1,003 1785951177
Getting Real: Scratchbuilding a signature structure

Started by MRH in Magazine feedback: 📷 Buy this issue! Share this: 📷 📷 📷 📷 Please post any comments or questions you have below. ◄ Back to issue home page 📷 Want more articles like this one?...
Magazine feedback 5 11 306 1785951088
Bellows Falls Subdivision build

Started by skiwiggy in Journals/Blogs: This Journal/Blog will showcase the construction and scratchbuilding of structures along the Rutland Bellows Falls Subdivision. Various Scenes starting in Bellows Falls Vermont, heading...
Journals/Blogs 776 20 32,943 1785950742
DIY Frog Juicers? 🐸

Started by Oldiron in Track and electrical/DCC: Has anyone come up with a DIY frog juicer circuit? I 'm one of the strange ones who likes to make electronic gadgets to go with my trains. I don't have a clue how they work so the circuit design is...
Track and electrical/DCC 35 1 812 1785943181
Why did we choose the username and avatar picture we did here?

Started by Thom in General discussion: Hi all~, I've always wondered who's who when a post is made and judging by some of the pictures and the names posting, there must be...
General discussion 226 10 4,823 1785942678
BN 8th Sub (Issaquah Branch) 1/29 Scale (Outdoors)

Started by Craig Townsend in Journals/Blogs: I've never taken the time to draw up a track plan for the layout, but I finally sat down and drew up a track plan of the layout I'm building. Details to follow in next post to keep the lead post...
Journals/Blogs 292 6 13,307 1785939091
Rick's Diner - August 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷
General discussion 16 2 449 1785937714
End to End shunting layout.

Started by RS1975 in Getting started: Hi all from Australia, after 30 years I’m getting back into the hobby. My main focus is that I have space for a 8ft by 2ft space to build and end to end layout. I’m thinking edge of town...
Getting started 18 4 581 1785931979
Controlling And Automation Of A Model Railway Using OpenLCB Series

Started by JohnmH in Track and electrical/DCC Arduino: I have decided to make a new series of videos to show the controlling and automation of a model railway using OpenLCB nodes. This will take a few months for me bring all this together and will share...
Track and electrical/DCC Arduino 26 0 243 1785930551
Atlas Turntable Query

Started by aquakiwi in Scenery and structures: I have just finished installing an Atlas Turntable and drive, I get a short every time a locomotive crosses the gap. Methinks the gap is too small. Any advice?
Scenery and structures 17 1 394 1785914821
NMRA 2026: Chattanooga Day 7 - NTS Day 2

Started by jeffshultz in Journals/Blogs: NMRA 2026: Chattanooga Day 1: https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/nmra-2026-chattanooga-day-1-13870853?pid=1344810380 NMRA 2026: Chattanooga Day 2:...
Journals/Blogs 41 7 1,692 1785890778
HO Southern RR

Started by Lirrlirr in Journals/Blogs: I have a blog in the railwire, never started one here. I switched from N to HO about 5 years ago…… I model a fictional portion of Southern in the southern WV / western VA panhandle / northeast TN...
Journals/Blogs 311 73 21,044 1785885480
NMRA 2026: Chattanooga Day 2

Started by jeffshultz in Journals/Blogs: NMRA 2026: Chattanooga Day 1: https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/nmra-2026-chattanooga-day-1-13870853?pid=1344810380 NMRA 2026: Chattanooga Day 2:...
Journals/Blogs 28 18 1,164 1785877372
Chattanooga WOO WOO! The 3rd side of the coin......

Started by PM Railfan in General discussion NMRA Shows: Hello Railfans! Well, the weekend is over, and now so is the NMRA show in Chatt-noog. WOW, what a show. My extent of it was just the last weekend, though on and on i kept hearing about all...
General discussion NMRA Shows 8 11 440 1785845235
Structures for the May Island Railroad and Navigation Co.

Started by DaleMierzwik in Journals/Blogs: This thread will be for following the design and construction of the structures on the May Island Railroad & Navigation Co. There will be some jumping around as I don’t typically...
Journals/Blogs 176 25 7,132 1785841164
A Branchline in the Rural South

Started by SouthlandModeler in Journals/Blogs: 📷 Hello everyone. I’ve decided to document my ongoing layout build in a blog. While I don’t know if any layout is ever complete this layout is very close to having its scenery done...
Journals/Blogs 320 66 18,958 1785821966
NMRA 2026: Chattanooga Day 5, Jeff goes insane (World Record T-Trak layout)

Started by jeffshultz in Journals/Blogs: NMRA 2026: Chattanooga Day 1: https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/nmra-2026-chattanooga-day-1-13870853?pid=1344810380 NMRA 2026: Chattanooga Day 2:...
Journals/Blogs 47 7 1,297 1785818987
Electrical Impulses: Debugging problem shorts: 4

Started by MRH in Magazine feedback: 📷 Read this issue! Share this: 📷 📷 📷 📷 Please post any comments or questions you have below. ◄ Back to issue home page 📷 Want more articles like this one?...
Magazine feedback 5 9 136 1785817423

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