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Thanks to Woodland Scenics, gone are the days of just using powdered turf to replicate all types of natural scenery. With the new Field System, you can effectively model fields, meadows, pastures, and more with incredible 3D realism. In this post, we’ll explore everything available in this new range of products. Static Grass Range …
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Thanks to Lionel, the most iconic train in North American history is back once again, just in time for this year’s holiday season! The Prototype Winding its way from Chicago to Los Angeles by way of Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona, the Super Chief was known for its luxurious accommodations and stunning …
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What makes a realistic modern freight train, and what types of cars should you be using to replicate one on your model railroad?
In this post, we’re going to look at how to use ballast effectively and realistically to replicate three markedly different types of railroad.
When picturing a small North American town, there are several iconic structures which will almost universally come to mind. A white, steepled church, a railroad depot, perhaps a bandstand, and almost always, a water tower. Constructed at a height tall enough to distribute pressurized, potable tap water, water towers are a common fixture of both …
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Until recently, unless you were looking for certain detail parts, you might not have heard of Moloco Models. Launched in 1996, the Australian company entered the model railroading market with a line of detail kits for cabooses. It wasn’t until in 2011 that they produced their first ready to run freight car. Now based in …
Great thing about weathering is replicating something that doesn’t have to be done a certain way. Follow these guidelines for how/where to apply your materials.
In this post, we’re going to look at the four main scales used by indoor model railroaders and consider which might be best for your needs.