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  • Model Railroading from Start to Not Finished

    Model Railroading from Start to Not Finished

    Every artist sees far beyond the simple strokes with which a masterpiece begins. Read more

  • Scandal at Maple Valley – Episode 21: DSL

    Scandal at Maple Valley – Episode 21: DSL

    Sheriff Pete Terkinberry is determined to find out what happened to Sylvia Meisner. She disappeared several months ago. Her car was found under Three Tower Bridge, completely destroyed by fire. No evidence of any use was found in, on, or near the car. In December, while a crew of volunteers was hanging Christmas lights on Read more

  • Easy Floral Wire Trees for Your Model Railroad

    Easy Floral Wire Trees for Your Model Railroad

    I recently discovered a surprising fact on my model railroad. I don’t have enough trees! After setting about thirty more pine trees, I took a good look over my scenery, and, sure enough, I have to make more trees. Thanks to so many great modelers who post terrific videos on YouTube, I have learned how Read more

  • Adding Trees to the Maple Valley Short Line Railroad

    Adding Trees to the Maple Valley Short Line Railroad

    When you’re making plans to build a model railroad, scenery is going to be a big part of it. If you want your layout to be at all convincing, and I can’t imagine starting a project like this without deciding to make it as realistic as possible, trees are going to play a huge role. Read more

  • Building a Control Panel for the Maple Valley Short Line Model Railroad

    Building a Control Panel for the Maple Valley Short Line Model Railroad

    The Maple Valley Short Line Model Railroad is operational. I have been running trains on the main lines without any major interruptions or catastrophes. From the moment I first drilled holes in the cement blocks, to securing the last piece of HO scale flex-track, this has been an enjoyable journey. But the journey is far Read more

  • Scandal at Maple Valley – Episode 20: The Bat Suit

    Scandal at Maple Valley – Episode 20: The Bat Suit

    Christmas in Maple Valley has come and gone. Intense anticipation in the weeks before Christmas keeps everyone in good moods and actions with lots of “Merry Christmas” and “Happy New Year” greetings in the streets and shops. Hundreds of visitors came to town on The Old General just to take in the sights and sounds Read more