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PLANO and Details West sold to Precision Scale

Started by Craig Hatter in General discussion: On the Modern Freight Car list it has been reported that both Plano and Details West have been acquired by Presicion Scale . Craig Hatter
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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.
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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...
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When working on your layout or in your workshop, what is it that you keep misplacing time after time.

Started by herronp in General discussion: For me it’s my red Sharpie that use to mark things! I can find the blue or black one but the red one always seems to disappear! Second is probably my box of push pins! Peter
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A visit to Dr Nick Muff’s KCS layout

Started by Neil Erickson in General discussion Layout Tour: I took several dozen photos so will post them here. This layout is nearly all scratchbuilt with stories behind many of the structures. He was a real gentleman. Thank you @tabooma county rwy (Al...
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Old Lionel

Started by Reg Hearn in General discussion: I was approached by a gentleman who has a small collection of older lionel (guessing '50s or '60's) in original boxes. He is interested in getting them into the hands of someone who will appreciate....
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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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Rick's Diner - February 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷
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Some Kodachrome shots from 1952 on the Spokane Southern

Started by GNNPNUT in General discussion: I was looking through my Dad's slide collection today, and found some slides from a railfan trip he made in August 1952. The Spokane Southern handled GN and NP freight traffic, and...
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new here

Started by newbie railroader in General discussion: hi, I'm beckham! I'm newer to model railroading. me and my grandpa did it years ago when I was just 4 or 5. I'm 13 now. I will be sharing pictures as I build back up my model train collection. I have...
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Let's See A Model Of... February, 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: 📷
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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...
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Why is my NMRA Magazine so often late?

Started by p51 in General discussion: In the past I've have the NMRA Magazine show up ridiculously late or not at all. A few years ago at one point I'd actually forgotten I was supposed to get them as I wound up missing four in a row if...
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Car for car interchange exchange

Started by Nsmapaul in General discussion Interchange Operations: I've had thoughts of exchanging equipment with other modelers on here to broaden my railroad's horizons in a way. I feel its a way to connect with other modelers, in both an operations based way and...
General discussion Interchange Operations 20 5 300 1769961144
Let's See A Model Of... January, 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: 📷
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What's on your workbench? January 2026

Started by Eric Hansmann in General discussion Workbench: We are ringing in another New Year with your project updates! I suspect we will see a wide variety of work this month as the December shares were stellar! I thank everyone who contributed their...
General discussion Workbench 244 7 6,869 1769917858
1974 period collection

Started by Deemiorgos in General discussion: These will be the eight cars used for my inglenook. All have the ACI labels/plates on them. I'll turn these images into cards for shuffling. I have a auto carrier, but is too long for inglenook...
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evolution of a model RRer

Started by greg ciurpita in General discussion: I'm curious about the different paths model RRers take when building their layouts, specifically layouts that are operated and those that aren't. I have the impression that most new modelers...
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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...
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Weekly Photo Fun - Jan 25-31, 2026

Started by JC Shall in General discussion Photos: It's another week . . . post 'em if you got 'em.
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Rick's Diner - January, 2026 Edition

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 📷
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What A Surprise In The Mail!

Started by Al Carter in General discussion: I went to the mailbox this afternoon, and there was a package for me. Upon opening it, I found the below Stratton and Gillette 50' automobile boxcar and an accompanying note from Kevin Parson -...
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PNWR Trouble in Toledo, OR

Started by Ken Hatch in General discussion: Looks like the Portland & Western "Toledo Hauler" had a bit of a mishap today, 1/21/2026. 📷 Lisa Fieber photo
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What's New to You? January 2026

Started by Edmund in General discussion: 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 photos, please! I stumbled across this...
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dCC fLAG mEN

Started by greg ciurpita in General discussion Operations: my very naive understanding of TT&TO and TWC is that they both provide autority to use a "section" of track for some period of time. switching Maizeville requires use of the...
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Acrylic paint on clothes

Started by Rick Beatty in General discussion: I am usually very careful to wear old clothes when painting in case I get some paint on a shirt or pants. I even wear an old jacket when spray painting. Occasionally if I just have a...
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checklist of causes for car derailing

Started by greg ciurpita in General discussion: besides track which affects multiple cars what's missing? - wheels out of gauge (shouldn't be an issues using intermountain wheelsets) - trucks too...
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Bowser Alco C-415

Started by splitrock323 in General discussion: Bowser brought an Alco C-415 to the Otter Valley Hobbies annual meet-up. Anyone have any more information on these units? 📷
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XTool lasers on discount

Started by David Emery in General discussion laser cutter: https://home.woot.com/plus/the-hobby-room-1?ref=w_ngh_hm_2_wp_2 Woot is one of those 'deal-a-day' sites, owned by Amazon. I see they have a fair number of XTool products for sale...
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Rumors from the show

Started by shoggoth43 in General discussion WiThrottle couplers Rail: Some rumors I picked up from vendors. Nothing on the record and all subject to change, but interesting nonetheless. MRC's Nexxt WiThrottle LCC unit is hoped to release 1st half of this year....
General discussion WiThrottle couplers Rail 23 6 1,351 1769752387
Model Color vs Model Air

Started by Rick Beatty in General discussion: I know the difference between these two Vallejo paints but I had something come up that I don’t understand. I recently painted three buildings with the airbrush. Each was a different...
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NCE Decoder

Started by Sauced07 in General discussion: I purchased an Atlas Classic RS-3 for my DC layout. It arrived and of course the first thing one does after opening the box is take it to the layout and run it. It sputtered at first and so I...
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MRH 2026 Reader Survey - Take it now!

Started by MRH in General discussion: 📷 MRH READER SURVEY 📷
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Another airbrushing question

Started by Rick Beatty in General discussion Airbrushing Painting: I am getting a handle on airbrushing with acrylics but there is an situation that I have avoided that I need some input on. What do you do if you need to pause for a little while and will be...
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Adventures of a Newb with 3D Filament Printing

Started by MikeHughes in General discussion 3D Printing: I started discussions about a new Ender 3 V3 SE Filament printer in the Operating Steam Throttle thread and posted some my other early adventures on the workbench thread. There is a lot...
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Fusion Powered Locomotives

Started by Bernd in General discussion: Will future locomotives be powered by Fusion Power? Your thoughts. Will fusion power locomotives directly or indirectly? Directly – power on board – will they be electrically...
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Monon Modelers

Started by hoffertg in General discussion: I'm asking this question out of my own curiosity. How many Monon modelers are out there in Model Railroad Hobbyist land? If you care to identify yourself that is great. I live in North Central...
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I can't seem to find out an answer about coke storage at a blast furnace

Started by DavidJones in General discussion: I'm putting mine in!!! Its working out great. I've watched plenty of youtube videos of them unloading coke from railway cars etc, and I've seen one 'salt barn' type of storage location,...
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Aurora Miniatures HO Scale 66' Railgon Gondola Review

Started by BAMT in General discussion: Hello, I did a review of the Aurora Miniatures HO Scale 66' Railgon Gondola. This is my first Youtube video so I'd appreciate comments on what I can improve. I have a decent collection and wanted to...
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Weekly Photo Fun - Jan 18-24, 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.
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Are there any small batch print decal services?

Started by Kevin Parson in General discussion: I really want a herald for the TAYLORTON SOUTHERN. Does anyone know of a custom decal service that handles small, odd jobs? Four of these logos about 5/8" in diameter. Two colors, Dulux...
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Would you want this layout?

Started by shoggoth43 in General discussion: Some impressive work... 🎬
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It's come to this? Coupler speculators, or shall we say scalpers?

Started by BigFitz52 in General discussion: I recently "accidentally" acquired 3 new old-stock N scale locomotives that require conversion to Micro-Trains couplers, then realized I was running low so set out to pick up a couple sets....
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No such thing as stupid questions- lets test that theory shall we?

Started by PM Railfan in General discussion: This months MRH has an article about K. Patterson's devastating fire. We all feel the loss on that one. Hopefully we all gained some safety knowledge and awareness from this. Aside from...
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Vision Aids???

Started by AJKleipass in General discussion: Long story short: in March of 2025 I suffered a stroke (stress related, centerline back of my brain). The majority of my disability from it was partial vision loss. No paralysis, thankfully....
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workbenches!

Started by missabe406 in General discussion: Wont be building an at home layout till I move again, but I've set up a workspace to work on some projects in the meantime. Mostly weathering and detailing some locos and rolling stock, as well as...
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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 427 33 19,980 1769116820
Elevator or stairlift

Started by Rick Beatty in General discussion: While this topic is not directly train related there is a connection for those who have layouts in basements. If mods decide it is inappropriate feel free to delete. I have been in the same...
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gas station details

Started by redP in General discussion: Does anyone make gas pump hoses? Specifically, the nozzle . -Scott
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Weekly Photo Fun - Jan 11-17, 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 39 3 1,706 1768693749

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