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How I Created My Own Backdrop Factory
I started working on my backdrop factory two years ago. I don’t have enough space on my layout to use the factory as a free-standing kit. I started by cutting the pieces down so they could be glued together side-by-side. I have four inches of space between the wall and the rail siding. I was… Read more
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The Art of Building a Model Railroad Layout
Every artist sees far beyond the simple strokes with which a masterpiece begins. Read more
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Model Railroading from Start to Not Finished
Every artist sees far beyond the simple strokes with which a masterpiece begins. Read more
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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
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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
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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
