Freight trains are by far the most common type of train that you’ll come across in North America. We have one of the most vast and efficient networks in the world, and freight railroading literally drives our economy in many ways. But what makes a realistic modern freight train, and what types of cars should …
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 …
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.