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  • Scratch-Build HO Scale Picket Fences

    Scratch-Build HO Scale Picket Fences

    My Maple Valley Short Line Model Railroad in HO scale has more detail than any of my previous layouts. Model railroading is a learning experience, which is a big part of the fun. Scenery on a layout is never quite finished because there is always some little item that can be added to make a Read more

  • Building a Balsa Two-Story Structure

    Building a Balsa Two-Story Structure

    This is the Maple Valley Supply Company. It sits on the line that brings passengers from Midtown to Maple Valley on The Old General. The two-story structure is scratch-built in balsa. The windows and doors are plastic models purchased at a model railroad swap meet. I drew plans for the structure on card stock. I Read more

  • Scratch-Build a Two-Story Trackside Structure in HO Scale

    Scratch-Build a Two-Story Trackside Structure in HO Scale

    This is the Maple Valley Supply Company. It sits on the line that brings passengers from Midtown to Maple Valley on The Old General. The two-story structure is scratch-built in balsa. The windows and doors are plastic models purchased at a model railroad swap meet. I drew plans for the structure on card stock. I Read more

  • Make Your Own Static Grass Applicator for Realistic Scenes

    Make Your Own Static Grass Applicator for Realistic Scenes

    This definitely has to go in the category, “If I can do this, absolutely anyone can.” I made my own static grass applicator that really works! I’ve been working steadily on the scenery of The Maple Valley Short Line Model Railroad. I’m creating scenes with more detail than I have on any other layout. On Read more

  • Scandal at Maple Valley – Episode 28: Hank Rider and the Saddlehorns

    Scandal at Maple Valley – Episode 28: Hank Rider and the Saddlehorns

    Another Founders’ Day celebration has come and gone. Except for a few minor problems including a bunch of chickens escaping from a farm float during the parade and running through the streets of Maple Valley, it was a great success. The special guest band for the main event was Hank Rider and the Saddlehorns. It’s Read more

  • Transform Your Model Railroad Layout in Small Steps

    Transform Your Model Railroad Layout in Small Steps

    I love looking at photos and videos posted by fellow model railroaders. I have learned a great deal about scenery by watching others do what they do best. I recently discovered I’ve been making a mistake. When I go into my train room, I tend to look at my whole layout from one end to Read more