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Rio Grande - Tennessee Pass ‘78

Started by ezlyamuzd66 in Journals/Blogs: 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 I thought I’d start this blog to keep a record of my slow but consistent progress on my layout I’ve attached my initial layout design but have already...
Journals/Blogs 449 21 17,999 1793607785
What’s on your workbench? November 2026

Started by Eric Hansmann in General discussion Workbench Photos project sharing: Holy cow! MRH Forum modelers posted and shared nearly 300 comments and projects to the Workbench thread last month! Thank you for taking the time to comment and post photos and descriptions of your...
General discussion Workbench Photos project sharing 10 3 269 1793603229
My first attempt at a switching layout.

Started by SimonMoore82 in Journals/Blogs Switching Layout beginner UK: Hello everyone, I thought i would introduce myself & show my little slice of Chicagoland. For years I have followed various blogs & enjoyed watching a variety of modellers on...
Journals/Blogs Switching Layout beginner UK 4 11 158 1793603019
Flexible Hose Connectors for Drive Shafts

Started by Ken Meade in Locos and rolling stock Repair: I received some hose replacements and some solid couplings to repair the drive shafts on my DD35 as pictured below. I think the couplings may be to long so I'm opting for the hose coupling. The...
Locos and rolling stock Repair 8 3 94 1793600786
Apparent concerns with the Proto:87 Standard

Started by Andy Reichert in General discussion #how to: Some recent posts on turnout construction have mentioned an apparent lack of Support for Proto:87 in the US MR community. Rather than have that distract further from the turnout topic, I'm...
General discussion #how to 229 3 5,281 1793594623
Let's See A Model Of... November, 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: 📷
General discussion 3 0 109 1793594577
Weekly Photo Fun - Nov 1-7, 2026

Started by JC Shall in General discussion Photos photography model railroad photography: It's another week . . . post 'em if you got 'em. There were a few late-comers in last week's post . Check them out, then come back here afterward. Please avoid posting photos manipulated or...
General discussion Photos photography model railroad photography 9 0 261 1793594486
Bachmann 2-6-2 - Operating Characteristics

Started by Mark Pruitt in Locos and rolling stock Locomotive Bachmann: I'm in need of a fleet of Prairie locomotives for my layout. The BC&Q was one of two railroads with a large fleet of this type, so I need a half dozen or more. The only model of the...
Locos and rolling stock Locomotive Bachmann 14 5 239 1793594455
A New Start: Beyond Stonehammer

Started by Deemiorgos in Journals/Blogs CN layout design proto-freelance: Ryan has inspired me to start a new topic about my new layout. The location will still be in the Maritimes/Eastern Canada circa 1956 far up the river from the Bay of Fundy hence the...
Journals/Blogs CN layout design proto-freelance 9 13 351 1793593485
Canadian Pacific branchline and logging road

Started by Stephane in Journals/Blogs Canadian Pacific: Well, here we are, I've finally started construction of an HO layout! I started in N-scale back in 2018, and I never got that layout finished. I worked on it on and off until about 2023, and...
Journals/Blogs Canadian Pacific 34 21 1,299 1793593312
Great Scale Model Train Show at Timonium, MD This Coming Weekend

Started by Ken Meade in Hobby event notices Train Show: Yep, this is a true model train show. No doll houses, no "other stuff". Just trains on a modelers level of interest. A huge White Elephant table. Several modular layouts by major modular...
Hobby event notices Train Show 12 3 273 1793592892
Let's See A Model Of... October, 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: 📷
General discussion 150 3 4,399 1793592229
The Beaver Falls RR

Started by thewizard1 in Journals/Blogs HO scale: This thread probably should be called how to build a railroad backwards. You will understand why I say this as I explain the history. I left the hobby for a number of years, I returned in late 2016....
Journals/Blogs HO scale 1,677 28 44,901 1793591450
I did not know that Woodland Scenics offered this expandable & multi-featured sound system

Started by JimGnitecki in Track and electrical/DCC Just-Plug Lighting Woodland Scenics Sound Effects: I saw a mention of it somewhere, and Googled it. Google's AI said: " Woodland Scenics sound triggers are physical activation accessories designed to play pre-recorded audio files on...
Track and electrical/DCC Just-Plug Lighting Woodland Scenics Sound Effects 12 5 272 1793591343
A novel 16.5 mm shelf layout idea and experiment.

Started by Andy Reichert in Dream and design Shelf Layout Passenger Trains HO 00: Could this work? I'm about to try. Building a passenger oriented shelf layout along a 56 ft outdoor back yard fence. One that could be used (with lots of imagination) to operate as several...
Dream and design Shelf Layout Passenger Trains HO 00 29 3 1,017 1793590446
Looking north on model railroads is completely arbitrary

Started by Alex Wood in Dream and design Track Planning Layout Dream and Design: Continuation of discussion from this thread: https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/looking-for-opinions-on-my-track-plan-13882149?trail=50 So my original post I was responding to was...
Dream and design Track Planning Layout Dream and Design 129 0 2,209 1793589711
DCC a Shinohara / Walthers Turnout in 7 steps

Started by Andy Hauser in Track and electrical/DCC: I have seen some questions on how to DCC a Shinohara / Walthers Turnout. Below is how I have been doing it for many years. I have used this method on turnouts from code 100 down to...
Track and electrical/DCC 17 5 839 1793588447
Weakly AI Foto Phun November 1 - 7, 2026

Started by jeffshultz in General discussion AI: The Weakly AI Foto Phun is for photos, both model and prototype, that have been manipulated via AI for more than simply removing a pole or adding a sky backdrop. This week's starter image...
General discussion AI 0 1 25 1793587914
Cincinnati West-B&O/PC 1975

Started by RSeiler in Journals/Blogs: Welcome to the Cincinnati West thread! Thanks for stopping by. The photos are hosted here on MRH, so this thread will remain intact as long as MRH exists. Click on 'Read More' for an index with...
Journals/Blogs 4,738 28 535,312 1793587475
AI's advice on limiting rail expansion and contraction due to temperature changes appears to be holding well - an update

Started by JimGnitecki in Benchwork and roadbed Track layout design: As some of you know, I am building a model N scale railway in a detached garage, NOT used for vehicles so there is no "big" door opening, only a regular "people...
Benchwork and roadbed Track layout design 5 0 72 1793587352
Rick's Diner - November 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷
General discussion 21 2 201 1793587050
Southern Pacific's Ventura Subdivision in Los Angeles

Started by Ray Hamilton in Journals/Blogs Southern Pacific Northridge GEMCO Raymer: My layout planning thread was in Dream and Design. http://forum.mrhmag.com/post/southern-pacifics-ventura-subdivision-in-los-angeles-12675291?pid=1335516651 After much delay, we...
Journals/Blogs Southern Pacific Northridge GEMCO Raymer 289 27 17,180 1793584497
P48 O Scale Layout Build: ‘Ashland City’

Started by JD.Hill in Journals/Blogs O scale Switching Layout: As my HO scale layout nears completion, I'm embarking on my next modeling journey: a small 2-Rail O scale layout. This new layout will occupy currently-vacant space above my display cabinets in the...
Journals/Blogs O scale Switching Layout 105 33 7,467 1793583908
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 865 20 37,033 1793583816
AI scenic background for a River crossing

Started by Tim VanMersbergen in Scenery and structures Scenery Backdrop AI: I have a very compressed Mississippi River crossing on my layout between East Dubuque, IL and Dubuque, IA. The area has been without a backdrop and I’ve been OK with that but with AI, I...
Scenery and structures Scenery Backdrop AI 0 6 47 1793583107
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 150 15 7,590 1793582355
Bottle brush tree solution?

Started by jimcubie1@gmail.com in Scenery and structures tree yarn materials: In the past, I have made bottlebrush trees with no hassles. Now when I try to make them, they are getting knotted up. I think it may be the twine which I am using using has fuzz on it. What kind of...
Scenery and structures tree yarn materials 12 3 415 1793581962
Another JMRI OperationsPro worked example

Started by Craig Thomasson in Journals/Blogs: This blog post will cover a JMRI OperationsPro worked example with emphasis on the features mentioned in this post . It builds on the fine example done by David Haynes and adds some additional more...
Journals/Blogs 32 0 11,821 1793581678
Precision Measurements Wood Miter

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 11 9 376 1793579847
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 4,455 28 424,471 1793579550
An idea to reduce voltage loss due to limited capacity Digitrax Zephyr and Digitrax PM74 terminal wire size limitations

Started by JimGnitecki in Track and electrical/DCC DCC Digitrax Wiring: I have discovered something that Digitrax does not publicize very well if at all: The Digitrax Zephyr and Digitrax PM74 apparently will not reliably accept any wire gauge larger than 16...
Track and electrical/DCC DCC Digitrax Wiring 25 2 334 1793576616
What’s on your workbench? October 2026

Started by Eric Hansmann in General discussion Workbench project sharing forum thread: Many thanks to so many of you who take time to post photos and descriptions of your hobby projects. The last few months this thread has been overflowing with fabulous work. I hope the shared...
General discussion Workbench project sharing forum thread 298 8 10,485 1793574126
Why some of my purchased used railcars don't roll well?

Started by JimGnitecki in Locos and rolling stock N Scale: I am new to model railroading so do not yet know much about rolling stock performance.I bought a batch of used N scale railcars to help build a "startup fleet" for the model railway I am...
Locos and rolling stock N Scale 24 2 452 1793573938
Another terrible HST crash in Spain. Something went seriously wrong.

Started by Andy Reichert in General discussion: No news at this early stage, but how one train managed to rear end another is indicative of a very serious problem. Andy
General discussion 46 3 1,089 1793573244
DCC Controller recommendations for EASY operation

Started by JoeyBoerner in Track and electrical/DCC DCC: I’m sure this has been discussed elsewhere, so I welcome links to existing discussion, but I couldn’t find any topics with my specific request, so I’ll ask here to get it started. My...
Track and electrical/DCC DCC 41 1 1,030 1793572481
Halloween Photo Fun - 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion photography model railroad photography: Here is my new photo for the 2026 edition of: HALLOWEEN PHOTO FUN: 📷 -Photograph by Kevin Parson Let's see what you can share this year. All are...
General discussion photography model railroad photography 15 12 643 1793572237
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 941 48 47,341 1793572156
What's New to You – November 2026

Started by blhs569 in General discussion Scenery scenic materials: Had a pretty good turn out for October for the re-start of this series... Let's keep it going for November... I expecting some Martin Welberg scenic material from Scenic Express tomorrow......
General discussion Scenery scenic materials 1 2 65 1793571038
Building Riverbend

Started by thewizard1 in Scenery and structures: After leaving Beaver Falls heading north through the mountain you come to the town of Riverbend. After crossing the Emerson river is the town of Moosehead. It has taken me awhile to decide...
Scenery and structures 255 20 5,517 1793570098
Request ADVICE: Best Ammeter Connection Design

Started by GT Mills in Track and electrical/DCC: I have two possible ways to connect a little panel-mount $3 digital ammeter/volt meter. Is there any advantage of one of these over the other, say power loss at the rails? Next, to avoid...
Track and electrical/DCC 9 1 175 1793569645
Another Bowties signaling update: from a single mast to a signal line

Started by John Socha-Leialoha in Track and electrical/DCC Signal Signals LCC: In my last update, I showed the Signal Plant approach for places like passing sidings and interlockings. I've been working on the other half of that setup, the signals along ordinary...
Track and electrical/DCC Signal Signals LCC 0 0 40 1793568463
Envirotex water

Started by Rick Beatty in Scenery and structures: What is the thickness of the cured product when using Envirotex Lite to create a harbor scene?
Scenery and structures 72 1 1,272 1793566430
Make it to Paradise (on the #10 tram)

Started by John P in Prototype railroading photography Nostalgia: 🎬 It's in Sofia, Bulgaria. This route is 1009mm gauge; I'm sure there's a story to explain why the gauge isn't exactly 1 meter. The composer/singer is Laura Giosh-Markov, who's...
Prototype railroading photography Nostalgia 1 1 52 1793566385
What's New to You – October 2026 (... a little early)

Started by blhs569 in General discussion General discussion Layout Tour Nostalgia: I use to enjoy following this series, but I noticed its absence lately. Looking back, the last one was back in April. So I'll start this one off (so excited about my newest acquisition I couldn't...
General discussion General discussion Layout Tour Nostalgia 40 13 1,258 1793566351
Questions on first time painting w/acrylic paint in air brush

Started by JK-28 in Locos and rolling stock Airbrushing Painting acrylic: I am preparing to paint plastic rolling stock with acrylic hobby paint like paints found in craft stores. What type of thinner do I need to run acrylic paint through an airbrush? Is...
Locos and rolling stock Airbrushing Painting acrylic 17 1 225 1793564191
Industrial and narrow gauge O scale

Started by pby_fr in Journals/Blogs Weathering Narrow Gauge O ( 1:43 scale )O16.5: I bought last year one standard gauge industrial locomotive, and also a narrow gauge, both ready to run, something I didn't for decade (even my Japanese N-scale trains needed at least a chassis...
Journals/Blogs Weathering Narrow Gauge O ( 1:43 scale )O16.5 76 21 3,734 1793559611
Let's see your Brick Buildings with window, door, and dock trim other than Green!

Started by Joe Circus in Scenery and structures Painting Brick Building Brick Structure: I've done these 15 kits ( the one with 4 dock doors is two kits combined ) in the last 2 months. I have every shade of green there is in cheap craft paint, in an attempt to create more variety. But...
Scenery and structures Painting Brick Building Brick Structure 117 6 2,258 1793548802
Need LED resistors help - SIGNALS

Started by GT Mills in Track and electrical/DCC Signals: Been struggling with resistors to get my signal LEDs balanced and dim enough to look right. For now, until I get them right, using two SPDT toggles (to be replaced with photonic detectors after...
Track and electrical/DCC Signals 44 1 875 1793547339
Fun T-Trak modules

Started by Brian O'Meara in Journals/Blogs modules N-scale T-Trak: With my kids, I'm making a few N scale T-Trak modules. The goal is to take them to shows, but also to use them at home as a home layout but without having them on permanent display. One of the goals...
Journals/Blogs modules N-scale T-Trak 5 7 232 1793546946
Sidewalks

Started by Jake G in Scenery and structures Structures Scenery AI: Hello All, I’m new here and hope I can find some help with HO scale sidewalks. So I posted 2 pictures. 1 is the actual mockup and the second is a AI 🤖 generated image. Amazing what AI...
Scenery and structures Structures Scenery AI 21 3 597 1793541630

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