As you start to get serious about model railroading, you’ll no doubt have to make a decision about which era of train history you want to focus on. After all, it would hardly make sense to run a nineteenth-century train around a layout set from the 1950s. Consider the four periods of train history to […]
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To model waterfalls, (1) apply Water Effects to freezer paper on thin, wavy strips. Measure the vertical drop on your layout, and make the waterfall 1/2″ longer for attachment. (2) Use a toothpick to add texture or a damp paintbrush to smooth. (3) When dried clear, peel the waterfall off the freezer paper, and use a small amount of Water Effects on each end of […]
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Coming Soon in November! Bring a variety of intersections to life on your layout! Traffic Lights will be coming soon to our Just Plug® Lighting System. We created three popular traffic signal styles from the 1940s and ’50s, which is one of the most modeled time periods for train layouts. The Pedestal, Mast Arm and Suspended Flashing are also […]
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Like any hobby, it can take a while to learn the ropes with model trains and feel comfortable with what you’re doing. Unfortunately, simple mistakes can sometimes dissuade people from persevering until they get it right. To make things easier, here are five mistakes to avoid when building a model railroad. 1. Not Enough Space […]
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One of the best parts about model railroading is that there are so many ways to personalize your experience with the hobby. However, all those choices between train lines, scales, gauges, historical periods, and power systems can be daunting for newcomers. Thankfully, there’s an easier way to get started with model railroading: the model train […]
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Building a model railroad is a long process but one where the journey is part of the fun. However, there’s nothing more disappointing than building an amazing layout only to run into connection problems. Follow this quick guide to maintaining your model railroad to keep your trains running smoothly. Keep Your Tracks Clean Most of […]
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Whether you’re just getting started in model trains or you’ve been a hobbyist for years, it can be difficult switching to a new scale. Many people immediately notice that scales take up different amounts of space, but there are also other considerations. Discover the differences between N scale and Z scale model trains below. What […]
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Prototype Information: The ES (Evolution Series) of locomotives are built by GE Transportation Systems and designed to meet the U.S. EPA’s Tier 2 locomotive emissions standards that took effect in 2005. These Evolution Series locomotives are equipped with AC traction motors and are powered by a newly designed “GEVO-12” 12 cylinder engine that produces the […]
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