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About vendors, their difficulties to survive and possible solutions (if you're one of them, read carefully...)

Started by Juanfran in General discussion: I'm in Europe, some of you already know. So maybe my comments will not be valid for most of you, but I thought it was interesting to share my experience. In the last couple of months, I've placed...
General discussion 19 5 335 1782322067
Weekly Photo Fun - Jun 21-27, 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 12 3 489 1782321922
MRH Running Extra (all issues)

Started by MRH-RE in Magazine feedback: NOTE: Prices going up July 1st! 📷 📷 Buy the current eBook ($2.99) SUBSCRIBE SPECIAL - save 90%! 📷 ...
Magazine feedback 221 4 195,227 1782321795
quick electrical sanity check....

Started by David Emery in Track and electrical/DCC: Consider this circuit: 📷 A 12v power source, feeding lines in either direction. The voltage across each pair is 12v, and the current would be the sum of the loads on either side....
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North Bend BC, when and why was the wye active

Started by Rick Nicholson in Prototype railroading: I would like to model an area of the Fraser Canyon and as such I was perusing Google Earth to look at the tracks at North Bend BC and discovered an outline of a wye that no longer...
Prototype railroading 0 0 0 1782321485
How Real Trains Become Miniature Models – Inside a Korean Model Train Factory

Started by trainzluvr in General discussion: Remember to turn the Closed Captions on ! 🎬
General discussion 7 1 144 1782320831
Nicholas & Ashley Creek Railway - v2.0

Started by anteaum2666 in Journals/Blogs Layout: I officially "broke ground" on version 2.0 of the Nicholas & Ashley Creek Railway on February 19, 2026. It's been about 7 months since our move and I'm excited to get back in the game!...
Journals/Blogs Layout 73 11 2,733 1782320130
What’s on your workbench? June 2026

Started by Eric Hansmann in General discussion Workbench: Here we are in June already! I know modeling time becomes more difficult in the warmer months, but we all appreciate seeing your workbench and layout projects! Thank you for sharing some great...
General discussion Workbench 148 6 5,119 1782319745
Ah-Hah moment: Tricks for working with wire

Started by MRH in Magazine feedback: 📷 Buy this issue! Share this: 📷 📷 📷 📷 ARTICLE SHOPPING LIST 3-jaw chuck for motor tool, 2 pcs, $8, Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/4jNvxCK Titanium steel...
Magazine feedback 1 9 126 1782319193
Hobby Shops ?

Started by thewizard1 in General discussion: I am curious based on some of the postings I have read I ask? Why would anyone open a hobby shop today? Would you and if you did what would you keep in stock? Would you...
General discussion 43 3 934 1782319165
Any clever ideas for hiding Tortoise machines that are installed above ground?

Started by vinceg in General discussion: Except for a couple of double-ended staging yards where I don't care about appearances, I install Tortoise machines like most people I would guess -- under the table with the wire and hole directly...
General discussion 12 2 176 1782317934
Intermountain GP10 / Newest run

Started by joehaggard in Locos and rolling stock: Gentlemen, we are having a issue with 3 brand new GP10's from Intermountain. First love the locos. The issue is we have Digitrax at our club, but we have a MRC Prodigy for programming as we have had...
Locos and rolling stock 13 2 203 1782315722
Anyone at the National N Scale Convention in Milwaukee?

Started by Peter Pfotenhauer in General discussion: Anyone attending? If so what's going on as the event unfolds? IS MRH there with a booth or any official presense? Haven't seen anything posted about this yet. Are any manufacturers...
General discussion 3 0 60 1782314701
Need Copy of Proto 2000 0-6-0

Started by Sunfish in Locos and rolling stock: I have just bought a 20 year old Life Like Proto 2000 0-6-0. However, the box did not contain an exploded parts diagram. I can not find one on the Internet. Could a fellow modeler help me by...
Locos and rolling stock 3 0 96 1782313892
It's official - Run like a Dream: Locomotives is done!

Started by joef in General discussion: UPDATE: The ebook version of the full book is now available for download on the MRH Store: https://store.mrhmag.com/store/p215/ebook/run-like-a-dream-locomotives.html If you want to get...
General discussion 8 21 207 1782313798
Rick's Diner - June 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷
General discussion 145 4 2,938 1782312520
I found what I dislike

Started by Canalligator in General discussion: Every once in a while, I would read where someone said there was a part of model railroading that they really don’t like to do. A lot of people seem to dislike ballasting, some don’t like...
General discussion 23 7 643 1782311024
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 230 6 11,895 1782307374
My Fictional Southern Railway Line

Started by Sauced07 in Journals/Blogs: I don't think I have posted a drawing or plan of my layout. I'm not an artist or computer person so this is all I have. I have spoken about my layout elsewhere but figured I would keep some...
Journals/Blogs 49 12 1,002 1782306008
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 287 5 9,426 1782305376
Andre Ming

Started by Ancientmariner in In Memoriam: Andre Ming has passed away, from complications following heart surgery.
In Memoriam 111 12 3,087 1782300275
Tune Up.... Fix Up , 6 Proto 2000 E-units

Started by railandsail in Locos and rolling stock: Quite a number of years ago I was cruising ebay, and found this offer for sound factory equipped sound & dcc chassis that would fit E6, E7, E8 locos. I bought 6 of them and put them away in...
Locos and rolling stock 108 4 2,629 1782299170
Weathering: a praise to Inktense pencils

Started by Denny99 in Locos and rolling stock: Fellow forum member @ezlyamuzd66 suggested Inktense pencils to create rust streaks. Inktense pencils are easy to use and create a realistic effect. This is my first attempt, and I’m quite satisfied...
Locos and rolling stock 8 9 408 1782295585
Musings on a Switching layout...which got outta hand (was "Chicago Switching Layout")

Started by Windswept Rails in Dream and design Switching Layout chicago street running industrial: Hi everyone, this is my first post (and a long one sorry!), but I have seen posts on here as a non-member and it's been invaluable for my research. I'm based in Scotland, so I can only use...
Dream and design Switching Layout chicago street running industrial 308 9 10,788 1782287339
Milwaukee Road Beer Line Construction

Started by Mike in Journals/Blogs: Here is my blog thread documenting my overall layout construction. The day after Christmas I finally started something I've been waiting a good 8 years to do.......my layout construction has...
Journals/Blogs 128 6 22,335 1782276935
Limited Modeler: Ballville power plant operations

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 9 228 1782274595
An Operating Steam Throttle You Can Customize

Started by Geoff Bunza in General discussion Throttle Steam Loco: An Operating Steam Throttle You Can Customize ...
General discussion Throttle Steam Loco 435 34 21,143 1782273985
The Central California Traction Company in S scale

Started by ctxmf74 in Journals/Blogs: After much consideration and input from MRH readers I decided to proceed with the CCT in S scale so I thought a new thread would be easier to follow. Anyone interested in the thoughts and...
Journals/Blogs 413 6 65,840 1782271869
Brass C855 Union Pacific Locomotive - Video

Started by Ken Meade in Locos and rolling stock: Finally got this jewel running after having to mess with the drive train. I have some Stanton trucks on order to replace the trucks on this one. I still have to install the running and headlights....
Locos and rolling stock 2 3 63 1782271070
Let's See A Model Of... June, 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: 📷
General discussion 129 3 3,177 1782268473
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 215 40 7,981 1782265708
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 279 70 19,653 1782260130
Question about Woodland Scenics Just Plug Nano lights

Started by DSteckler in Track and electrical/DCC: I would like to connect 2 or 3 Nano lights to one plug that goes into a light port on the light hub. Can this be done? If so, how do I connect the additional lights to light 1's...
Track and electrical/DCC 48 1 1,056 1782253806
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 720 20 30,482 1782252683
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 231 14 8,726 1782251453
Keep Alive Education

Started by Kirk W in Track and electrical/DCC: Alright.... Where are the electronic nerds? I have enough knowledge to be a serious danger to decoders. There are a couple of MRH articles in May 2019 back issues on Keep Alives...
Track and electrical/DCC 27 1 565 1782248666
WAYPOINT: Web-Based Layout Operations Software

Started by david_d. in Operation and maintenance Operations Software: I have a very small HO shelf layout called Moline Alley that's basically set up like an Inglenook. It occupies a 13"-deep, 6-foot-long shelf over my home office desk. In the past, I operated it...
Operation and maintenance Operations Software 23 6 487 1782239543
Getting Real: More on Less-than-car-load ops

Started by MRH in Magazine feedback: 📷 Buy this issue! Share this: 📷 📷 📷 📷 Please post any comments or questions you have here. Want more articles like this one? Give us a like on the lower right 📷...
Magazine feedback 40 14 743 1782238449
Unusual tools that make modeling easier

Started by thewizard1 in Scenery and structures: I would love to see tools that are not commonly thought of as model building tools as well as custom made tools.
Scenery and structures 343 6 18,830 1782234729
Which Micro-Tains couplers for Atlas N scale Bombardier bilevel commuter cars

Started by Michanglais in Locos and rolling stock: First of all 'Hi' - I'm new to the forum! I've recently purchased a consist of Atlas N scale Bombarder bilevel commuter cars - great models, but, the couplers leave much to be desired - the...
Locos and rolling stock 5 0 79 1782232627
Creating large brick walls without computer overload....

Started by Sumner in Dream and design: I had a friend just ask how I create large brick walls using CAD without the computer going into overload trying to do it. I thought my answer to him might be of help to someone else having the same...
Dream and design 5 3 219 1782227842
Reset QSI decoder

Started by jcopilot in Locos and rolling stock: My Proto2000 Heavy 2-10-2 suddenly won’t move. It makes the boiler hissing noise and the pumps pounding, but won’t move. The Mute function works, but there is no whistle or bell. The manual says...
Locos and rolling stock 6 0 85 1782227836
Upgrade older cheap model railcars

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 18 22 713 1782223536
Tour of the Pennsylvania Dutch County

Started by Mitchell Schuessler in Journals/Blogs modular Pennsylvania 1970s layout design: Since I've wrapped up planning for these lines, I wanted to take a poll from the forum on which routes they would want to see in my layout plan. All these routes have been hand drawn, and a best...
Journals/Blogs modular Pennsylvania 1970s layout design 97 4 2,396 1782222017
Kadee Couplers

Started by aquakiwi in General discussion: I have these Kaydee couplers fitted to some rolling stock, I brought them by mistake. They are No 118. They are really hard to uncouple. 📷
General discussion 11 1 348 1782220102
Tru Scale track

Started by Kirk W in Track and electrical/DCC Handlaid track Vintage Tru Scale: Hey y'all, I was at a trainshow and the seller was like, "there is my buddy who likes the bargain boxes !" I thought to myself... "Dang, that might not be a good...
Track and electrical/DCC Handlaid track Vintage Tru Scale 30 1 513 1782191018
Planes in HO scale

Started by DIamondback in General discussion: Just thought I'd see about starting a list of aircraft to garnish the skies or any airfields on our layouts... Inter-war (1920s-30s) Ryan NYP (Spirit of St Louis) - Model Power Ford...
General discussion 42 6 836 1782190895
Redecorating old AHM hopper

Started by railandsail in Locos and rolling stock: I just saw this on ebay, and it caught my attention as I collected quite a number of these old pressure discharge hoppers when I first entered back into the hobby 📷 📷 ...
Locos and rolling stock 8 1 236 1782189650
Publisher’s Musings: Finishing what we started, …

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 4 12 229 1782181704
Suggestions for Springs

Started by Grampy in Scenery and structures: I have these left over springs/coils from a damaged heating element, and wondered if anyone had some suggestions on how to utilize them in my HO layout? I was thinking of something like an electrical...
Scenery and structures 6 2 382 1782181314

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