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Advice on weathering freight cars

Started by Ben in Locos and rolling stock Freight Cars Weathering: A few years ago I built and weathered an Accurail covered hopper. I wasn't pleased with the results. I've just built another, and I'm looking to improve. Can anyone recommend any tutorials for...
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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 651 20 27,552 1776638362
Stretched frame COE tractors

Started by Kirk W in Scenery and structures: Gang, I am curious who has built stretched frames for the railroad competitors? Cab Over Engine (COE) tractors dissapeared almost completely from American roadways in the 1990s. Athearn's...
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Differences between NMRA (regular) HO and Proto:87

Started by Andy Reichert in Dream and design: 📷 A fuller explanation and detail is on the web page https://www.proto87.com/What_is_Proto87.html RE: 📷 There is a "Ed McCamey" Proto:87 wheels and...
Dream and design 98 11 2,717 1776637916
Weekly Photo Fun - April 19 to April 25, 2026

Started by blindog10 in General discussion Photos: Looks like JC is on vacation. Post 'em if you got 'em. Scott Chatfield
General discussion Photos 5 2 48 1776636684
CNC Machine Tool Use for Producing Model Railroad products

Started by Bernd in Dream and design Dream and Design: @MikeHughes @MasteristScaleRailroadModels Having read down through the "Difference between NMRA(regular)HO and Proto:87" thread with some interest in the manufacture of...
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Let's See A Model Of... April, 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: 📷
General discussion 86 4 2,343 1776635093
SP Lordsburg Sub - Construction

Started by Paul Mac in Journals/Blogs: Construction of my SP Lordsburg Sub has begun! My first (of four) stud walls went up yesterday. The first view is standing in the doorway looking in and the second is from the opposite corner of...
Journals/Blogs 471 7 45,506 1776634775
BIG BOY,....or big mistake ?

Started by railandsail in Prototype railroading: Did super power steam make it easy for diesels to sweep the field? Which railroads got it right?,...which got it wrong? Bigger isn't always better. Diesels get it wrong too. ...a...
Prototype railroading 107 2 1,326 1776634618
HO rail Jig

Started by Gp10trainman in Track and electrical/DCC: Some time back I saw a jig that could be used for soldering rail together. It would clamp it in place so no worry about movement. It could also clamp different sizes together (code 83 to 100, etc)...
Track and electrical/DCC 18 2 393 1776633700
What's on your workbench? April 2026

Started by Eric Hansmann in General discussion Workbench: Last month many of you brought your workbench and layout projects to the table with 200+ posts on the thread. Thank you for sharing! We begin anew for April and I am looking forward to seeing more of...
General discussion Workbench 92 4 3,548 1776633215
Updating a GT RS-3

Started by Deemiorgos in Prototype railroading: I recently did some research on my Grand Trunk RS-3, which is good news in regard to making it for the CNR. I only got it because Bowser messed up two things on the CNR version and just had to have...
Prototype railroading 8 4 103 1776633203
Smaller Truck Stop...

Started by Sumner in Scenery and structures: You can find the print files for these buildings on my thingiverse account ( HERE ) . . A couple years ago I had designed a truck stop that I hoped to use on the layout. Once there was a place for...
Scenery and structures 0 1 25 1776632305
Publisher’s Welcome: Making SMD LED headlight lenses

Started by MRH in Magazine feedback: 📷 Buy this issue! Share this: 📷 📷 📷 📷 ARTICLE SHOPPING LIST 1/32" (0.8mm) clear plastic rods, 10 pcs, $10, Amazon Prime: ($1.00 ea.) https://amzn.to/4bnXmiJ...
Magazine feedback 6 16 393 1776631941
novel layout features or operation

Started by greg ciurpita in Dream and design: i'm often dissappointed by magazine layout tours that are often cookbook descibing layout statistics: size, mainline length, min curve, frog #s, ... besides showing the layout. I liked...
Dream and design 50 1 826 1776631048
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 80 1 1,523 1776628237
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 226 9 6,754 1776627852
Modify Atlas Customline Switch for Finger Flicking

Started by Sixman76 in Track and electrical/DCC: I have tried to search for references to modifying Atlas Customeline switches to add a spring to enable them to hold a position when finger flicking them but have had no luck. If anyone can point me...
Track and electrical/DCC 9 1 282 1776627289
Rick's Diner... April, 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷
General discussion 101 7 2,076 1776626805
Upcoming PNW trip

Started by DaleMierzwik in General discussion: I have an upcoming trip to the Pacific Northwest. I am spending a few days in Auburn with my oldest son and his wife and then driving down to Eugene to visit my youngest son, wife and grand kids. I...
General discussion 13 2 213 1776624198
Kato AC4400, refurbish job

Started by railandsail in Locos and rolling stock BNSF: At the most recent train show in Deland, FL I ran across a fellow selling a down & out Kato engine boxed up as parts in an old Athearn box. He said he was just not interested in rebuilding...
Locos and rolling stock BNSF 9 1 118 1776624085
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 284 63 16,147 1776624047
Good Industries for Small Switching Layouts

Started by ArborRails in Dream and design Shelf Layout Operations Switching Layout Industry: Hey all, In my free time, I like to research and theory-craft interesting industries that are well suited for small switching layouts. I thought I would share some of the ones I've compiled...
Dream and design Shelf Layout Operations Switching Layout Industry 159 31 3,958 1776623887
Electrical Impulses: Debugging problem shorts: 1

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 2 73 1776623015
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 30 19 1,571 1776622504
Is this typical Bachmann?

Started by AndyZ in Locos and rolling stock: Ordered a Silver-series B&O gondola recently and received it yesterday. Other than it feeling a little light so I'll need to get it weighed, there's another detail that I'm confused...
Locos and rolling stock 33 2 821 1776618150
Weekly Photo Fun - Apr 12-18, 2026

Started by JC Shall in General discussion Photos: 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.
General discussion Photos 22 2 1,258 1776617159
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO ADJUST PHOTOS IN GIMP?

Started by Goober in General discussion: Can anyone explain in simple terms how to navigate the Gimp Menu to cut and adjust and resize Jpegs and print to scale... Any help will be greatly appreciated'. Thanks in advance'..
General discussion 3 0 125 1776611740
PLIOBOND? GLUE FOR FAST TRACKS?

Started by Tim Bratcher in General discussion: Was about to embark on making some of my own turnouts with a Fast Tracks jig, but when I went looking for Pliobond, I was rather surprised that it is virtually unavailable--environmental regulations...
General discussion 27 3 613 1776610177
QSI decoder dying?

Started by Lone Geep in Track and electrical/DCC: Awhile ago, I bought a used P2K GP9 off facebook marketplace with DCC and sound. The box says its a QSI decoder, which I understand they are known for failing after awhile. Shortly after I bought it,...
Track and electrical/DCC 16 1 311 1776609956
MRH 2026-04 - April 2026

Started by MRH in Magazine feedback: MRH: April 2026 📷 Read online ► Download & read offline ► ► Get the bonus extras for this issue ...
Magazine feedback 3 0 291 1776609510
Canadian Pacific/SOO Covered Hopper Paint Schemes

Started by Ben in Prototype railroading Paint Canadian Pacific: I'm wondering when Canadian Pacific started painting their covered hoppers with the beaver herald on the right side. I've looked on rrpicturearchives.net, but the quantity of pictures explodes in the...
Prototype railroading Paint Canadian Pacific 7 4 379 1776597673
Publisher’s Musings: What’s in this month's magazine

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?...
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MRH Website this month: Modeling pulpwood cars, …

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?...
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Let’s talk Ops: More on ops before you plan

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?...
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What’s Neat: Layout reconstruction part 5, …

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?...
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Willie Clonts’ Soddy Daisy Southern

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?...
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Make the layout room inviting

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?...
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Savvy Modeler online: Chain link fences made easy

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?...
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April 2026 news and events

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 0 1 15 1776572539
MRH Running Extra - April 2026

Started by MRH in Magazine feedback: 📷 April Running Extra placeholder! Rome wasn't built in a day ... Look for this issue to be available very late the evening of April 19th.
Magazine feedback 1 1 82 1776572451
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 149 5 5,059 1776570917
April magazines delayed ... no foolin'

Started by joef in General discussion: Healthwise, this has been a rough spring for me. Not life threatening, but still quite debilitating. First was a delayed reaction back injury from a car accident a year ago. I'm definitely on the...
General discussion 43 26 1,533 1776569070
Japanese model trains

Started by ABMinOR in Locos and rolling stock: Greetings, My wife and I just returned from a trip to Japan (our first) and I thought I'd start a thread to discuss Japanese railway modeling. No, I'm not planning to abandon my North...
Locos and rolling stock 47 8 853 1776566322
Timonium Train Show This Weekend

Started by Ken Meade in Hobby event notices: The Great Scale Model Train Show will be at Timonium this weekend, 11 and 12 April. My club, the PWMRC will be in the south hall this time with about 50 modules or so with the blue skirting. We...
Hobby event notices 16 2 468 1776565991
3D Printed Wheel Masks

Started by Mitchell Schuessler in Locos and rolling stock 3D Printing Weathering Tools custom Painting: Hi all, I’ve recently prototyped some 3D printed wheel painting jigs or wheel masks. I made them in HO scale for 33” and 36” wheels. They bolt/snap fit together and require no...
Locos and rolling stock 3D Printing Weathering Tools custom Painting 6 5 139 1776564311
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 226 26 13,699 1776560246
Marshfield. A developing story

Started by Railman284 in Scenery and structures early rail: Before we visit Marshfield let us visit Miller's Slough with a view of the Mill from the slough; 📷 and the community that developed around it. 📷 Following the tracks...
Scenery and structures early rail 51 25 2,164 1776553315
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...
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HO Atlas Photo-etch Roof Walk?

Started by WANDRR in Locos and rolling stock: I've got an unpainted Atlas HO ACF 6 Bay Cylindrical Covered Hopper (3960 cu. ft. Center Flow) that I want to add a better roof walk to. Does anyone know if I can find a photo-etch...
Locos and rolling stock 10 0 1,895 1776550821

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