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CP Rail's Newport & Lyndonville Subdivision

Started by CP Rail Vermont in Journals/Blogs HO scale Weathering Scenery: About a year ago I started a Facebook Group dedicated to construction of my layout and sharing photos as I went, but unfortunately I haven't been posting much on the MRH forum. I'd like to...
Journals/Blogs HO scale Weathering Scenery 1,828 33 132,337 1770409859
Limited Modeler: A power plant dedicated layout

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 left 📷...
Magazine feedback 54 23 899 1770409307
MR Subscription $$$

Started by JamesS in General discussion: I finally got the renewal letter for my MR subscription. They want $109 for 1 year only. !! That’s 9$ an issue for print and home delivery. I guess everything comes to an...
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what is prototype railroading

Started by newbie railroader in Prototype railroading: is it were you model a real railroad? beckham
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Weathering brick buildings

Started by Rick Beatty in Scenery and structures: I found this image: 📷 What technique would you use to put the dark areas on the brick?
Scenery and structures 12 1 221 1770408240
Primer dry time

Started by Rick Beatty in Scenery and structures: I'll keep this simple and precise to eliminate variables. If you were to prime a styrene building with Vallejo Surface Primer how long do you need to wait before shooting a topcoat of...
Scenery and structures 13 0 187 1770407424
TT Scale & the TTnut Forum

Started by Bernd in General discussion: Ten years ago I was quite involved in TT scale and a member of the TTnut forum. I left because of a disagreement with the owner Alex who's handle was ConducTTor on the forum. But I've kept up with...
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What's New to You — February, 2026

Started by Edmund in General discussion New: Here's a thread where you can brag a bit and show off any new goodies you picked up for your modeling workshop or layout. Post plenty of...
General discussion New 10 4 387 1770406041
Meet the Quebec & New England: a Layout of Operational Excellence

Started by southdown in Operation and maintenance: I had the privilege to be invited to operate on the Q&NE and what a layout it is! Superbly put together, exquisitely executed, and with a level of operational excellence very rarely achieved....
Operation and maintenance 8 14 407 1770405716
Tom Johnson's Cass County Railroad

Started by TomJohnson in Journals/Blogs: 📷 Hello! It has been a long time since I have posted anything here. I had a blog (journal) going several years ago under the L&IN and INRAIL theme that had a big following. That...
Journals/Blogs 1,132 69 93,400 1770405371
Second MRC PFE reefer car kit project

Started by Deemiorgos in Locos and rolling stock: I used to have a model like this, but it got damaged and is long gone. I was very lucky to find another kit at a local hobby shop. I am going to do this with one using a different approach...
Locos and rolling stock 79 7 1,477 1770404957
Meet The KC&G: Mainline To The Gulf

Started by laming in Journals/Blogs: Hi All: This will be a thread dedicated to the dreams n' schemes concerning my HO scale Kansas City & Gulf proto/free lance theme, which will (eventually) include two separate layouts. One...
Journals/Blogs 4,010 28 81,984 1770404809
What do you obsess about, what do you let slide?

Started by Jeff Brauer in General discussion: A friend is into scenery. He showed me pics of this weekend's work. He did the scenery. He painted the front of the fascia, but not the top side. He felt compelled to paint the top so there wasn't a...
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Let's See A Model Of... February, 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: 📷
General discussion 32 4 699 1770404354
Weekly Photo Fun - Feb 1-7, 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 31 6 1,126 1770404195
Suggestions on how to create the "MMID Pride" lettering for Maryland Midland locomotive- closed

Started by Nevin W. Wilson in Locos and rolling stock: I'm finishing a model of Maryland Midland 2060 GP38-3 which is the MMID's heritage locomotive and it is coming along quite nicely except that there is a relatively small "MMID Pride"...
Locos and rolling stock 11 1 181 1770404176
Tons of Model Railroader Mags and in a Cunundrum

Started by MickC1 in General discussion: Hello all, By edict of the boss (my wife) we are cleaning out. As a result, I have years worth of Model Railroader magazines (up to about 2016 or so) that I would like to give away to...
General discussion 42 1 569 1770404001
Power pickup issues - Electrical gurus needed

Started by UP-Railroad 844 in Track and electrical/DCC: Currently in the long process of restoring/fixing an old Motorized heljan crane. Just about half of its functions overall were having issues, that being gantry movement, trolley movement and...
Track and electrical/DCC 80 2 877 1770403607
40' vs 50' (Ice vs Mechanical) reefers in late 1960s and fruit packing houses

Started by Yannis in Locos and rolling stock: Hello everyone, While in the process of designing a fruit packing house and the corresponding car spots (California, Pasadena, 1969), I came up with a few questions regarding reefers after...
Locos and rolling stock 25 3 357 1770403333
Links in magazine opening in Microsoft Edge only

Started by chris.mincemoyer in MRH magazine help: Is anyone else experiencing links from the magazine being forced to open in Microsoft Edge? Using a Windows 11 laptop. Did the Google thing and it sounds like the links are being hard coded by Adobe...
MRH magazine help 12 1 114 1770402856
Susquehanna River Bridge Free-mo Module Build

Started by Yaron Bandell in Journals/Blogs Build HO scale Free-mo modular: This blog will serve as a place to show the progress of my build of the Philadelphia & Reading bridge over the Susquehanna river in Harrisburg, PA. Build Highlights: Bridge over the Susquehanna...
Journals/Blogs Build HO scale Free-mo modular 259 25 12,069 1770401015
I am curious as to how many of you out there hand lay your track…….

Started by herronp in Track and electrical/DCC: ……as "misery loves company" LOL. If you do what scale and method do you use. Thanking you in advance……. Peter
Track and electrical/DCC 45 2 458 1770400933
Kadee #5 vs. #148 couplers

Started by hoffertg in General discussion: I have been using Kadee #5 couplers on my cars for years. Since then, Kadee has introduced the #148 whisper coupler to their line of couplers. My question is, are the #148 couplers...
General discussion 66 0 13,892 1770400701
Done With Foam bases

Started by Rio Grande Dan in Benchwork and roadbed: I went to three of the Big Box Lumber stores in my area and 3 years ago the price for a single sheet of 2 inch foam was around $35.00. Now a 2 inch thick sheet is now $79.00 a sheet at the lowest...
Benchwork and roadbed 71 9 3,117 1770395221
Forum Issues

Started by Bshoop in MRH forum help: I tried contacting the link regarding issues with the Forum. 📷 This is what I got... 📷 It seems like with the constant tweaks to the Forum, I have lost...
MRH forum help 8 1 267 1770393220
Does anyone recognize this desk kit?

Started by David Emery in Scenery and structures: Somewhere (probably at the Springfield show), I got a laser cut kit for a roll-top desk. It's cut from dark brown (UPS color) cardstock/laserboard. Does anyone recognize this kit? ...
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GMD-1 dimensions help

Started by Distracted Perfectionist in Locos and rolling stock: Does anybody have any data on the overall length and distance between truck centre for the GMD-1, any assistance would be appreciated.
Locos and rolling stock 3 0 116 1770392086
Walthers Proto SW9 shell removal….

Started by Lirrlirr in General discussion: I want to remove the shell for a repaint……anything weird or unusual I need to know?
General discussion 1 0 60 1770391569
MR January Issue, Lego Trains

Started by musgrovejb in General discussion: Maybe I missed the memo. But when did Lego trains get moved from toy train to the model railroad category? So, catching up on my magazine reading. When reading January’s issue of...
General discussion 70 8 1,785 1770389726
Rapido D&RGW Steel Cabooses

Started by ezlyamuzd66 in Locos and rolling stock: My first two cabooses arrived today direct from Rapido but as I had to get them thru Rapidos US website (they were sold out thru their Canadian website) I paid the Don tax on each. Landed here in...
Locos and rolling stock 6 6 184 1770388644
Holding Modules in Alignment

Started by Lone Geep in Benchwork and roadbed: I recently got to the point I was able to clamp my 2 corner and 1 straight module together and run my first inter-modular movement on my layout. I still have lots of work to do before I can arrange...
Benchwork and roadbed 16 6 462 1770381868
John Olson RIP

Started by porthos in In Memoriam: I was watching a video this morning from Dave Meek on his Thunder Mesa Trains youtube channel and he mentioned that John Olson had passed away. Looks like Dave Frary reported it about three weeks...
In Memoriam 14 9 868 1770367212
Rick's Diner - February 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷
General discussion 53 4 874 1770365213
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 410 6 65,326 1770358844
What's on your workbench? February 2026

Started by Eric Hansmann in General discussion Workbench: Winter is modeling season and your project updates are welcome here! Let’s face it, there will be six more weeks of this stuff. Many thanks to everyone who contributed their workbench progress and...
General discussion Workbench 20 2 858 1770353624
Micro-Trains Acquired by Atlas (it's official)

Started by jeffshultz in Hobby event notices: Rumors are being posted that Micro-Trains, a well-known manufacturer of N, Z, and lately HO scale model railroad products has been acquired by Atlas Model Trains. A official announcement is...
Hobby event notices 95 10 2,786 1770349726
Vector Artwork Needed - RR Logo

Started by dmir.steve in General discussion: I’m looking for someone that can make vector artwork from photos. Need the Quebec Cartier Mining script name and fleur-de-lis logo as marked up on the attached photo. Let me know if you’re able...
General discussion 5 1 161 1770347725
Modeling damaged sides of a railroad car

Started by Deemiorgos in Locos and rolling stock: Has anyone here created a damaged side of a railroad car? Like that of recent or old scrapes, dents, gouges, etc.
Locos and rolling stock 28 0 479 1770346184
Decal Situation - Help!

Started by byls1960 in General discussion: I have gotten myself in a situation. I have started to weather a box car. I have applied some dull coat already. Unfortunately, I want to apply some graffiti decals. The instructions say to apply to...
General discussion 13 1 431 1770345024
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 4,265 24 415,091 1770344756
Which trucks do people prefer on rolling stock?

Started by shoggoth43 in Locos and rolling stock: The Run Like a Dream series is a big proponent of standardizing on equipment. That said, what do people generally find works well for trucks and wheelsets? Is the Accurail Trucks and Intermountain...
Locos and rolling stock 16 1 396 1770340844
Jan Publishers Musings - more short discussion

Started by debaker02 in Track and electrical/DCC Fire: For this text I believe MRH to be wrong. 📷 The first paragraph lists normal operating conditions as .2 amps. It's still going to be about 12-14 volts while you drive around. Then says...
Track and electrical/DCC Fire 80 7 1,604 1770339238
Roomettes Lighting under new ownership

Started by mmount in Advertiser promotion: 📷 Hi all, As you may have heard, the Roomettes product line was purchased by my wife Erica and I in September 2025. We are currently shipping Roomettes HO and N scale...
Advertiser promotion 5 3 216 1770332183
Worst ideas you've ever tried

Started by DavidJones in Getting started: I'll start with. I was having trouble getting the N scale track joiners on. I saw HO scale ones at the hobby store, and thought "that's the ticket". Bigger opening, easy to...
Getting started 80 5 2,219 1770323281
Quality Analog Volt Ohm Meter

Started by Ken Meade in General discussion: I have absolutely had it with all these "quality" analog volt ohm meters that can be found at Lowes, Home Depot, Radio Shack and other retail stores. The test leads will last only a few...
General discussion 29 3 445 1770322481
BLI bouncing loco

Started by R0ckie in Track and electrical/DCC: New twist in this loco. I posted earlier that it would stop moving and the front axle on the front truck would bounce up and down. Checked everything but no luck. No other locos do...
Track and electrical/DCC 3 0 161 1770322334
KC&G: Riverfront District

Started by laming in Dream and design: Hi All! I'm BAAAaack! This thread will be where I will be sharing thought processes, updating progress, along with much general drivel concerning my latest concoction: The Kansas City &...
Dream and design 568 13 10,209 1770322280
Raton Pass in Z Scale

Started by Joseph Lavender in Journals/Blogs: Back in late 2023, I started construction on the first ATSF Raton layout in Z scale. I had just come off a very busy year—my second book had been released, and I was inducted into The Explorers...
Journals/Blogs 75 14 2,540 1770321303
Looking for PTB-100 replacement

Started by VSOTTO in Track and electrical/DCC: Does anyone have suggestions for replacement PTB-100 programming track booster? Or does anyone have one sitting around they would like to sell? Yes, I know this is ancient technology and...
Track and electrical/DCC 1 1 65 1770318360
MRC Tech 6 sound controller

Started by bill from texas in Track and electrical/DCC: Greetings, I'm in the process of building my new railroad empire. My last one was 30 years ago. I needed a new power pack and ended up getting the MRC tech 6, mainly because it could run old analog...
Track and electrical/DCC 4 1 104 1770316458

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