Modeling topic

Question about Walthers Mainline SW7

Thu, 2021-04-29 04:56 — RMeyer

I am interested in pre-ordering a HO Walthers Mainline Union Pacific SW7 with DCC. They have two proposed numbers 1807 & 1821. The only prototype picture I have found is for 1807 and the exhaust stacks are very different and very noticeable. I could live with minor differences but this is VERY noticeable. If I get one I'll probably add some more grab irons on the side as per the photos.

Some More Benchwork Progress, and a Short Switching Session

Wed, 2021-04-28 05:33 — DHfan73

In this video I share what's new with my layout, as well as some track planning thoughts and progress on the club layout module. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/wuCvvlZCpMk

Paint for shelf layout legs?

Tue, 2021-04-27 15:37 — Patrick 1

Hey guys, I ordered some benchwork from an online retailer on here ( Sievers ). I want to paint the legs black. I’m not sure what type of paint to use. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank,

Patrick

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proto short lines

Tue, 2021-04-27 15:14 — Danno164

I have goggled "the shortest short line railroad in the U.S.." the dates on results go back to roughly 2007 to 2010 , there was even a previous post of mine "do short lines get enough modeling attention" I am still a huge short line railroad fan...(7 x 16 what choice do I have??) Anyways...there is some good info on short lines out there but Id like to ask does anybody have any more current info on short lines that have not been abosrbed by larger roads and if anybody has some nice photos of their own short line model railroads please share I am at a modeling block could

KCS Layouts

Tue, 2021-04-27 10:20 — MMainridge

Since Kansas City Southern has been in the news lately about a possible merger with either the Canadian Pacific or Canadian National, it made me wonder if there were any layouts built that primarily featured KCS.

Nothing came to mind, but I found a couple:

1. An excellent layout featuring the KCS 3rd Subdivision in Oklahoma set in 1982.

Roundhose Diorama

Tue, 2021-04-27 06:21 — railandsail

Wanted to make reference to a marvelous bit of modeling being recorded over on another forum.

https://modelrailroadforums.com/forum/index.php?threads/roundhouse-diorama.33365/page-5

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Track Cleaning: A new suggestion of how to clean track

Tue, 2021-04-27 06:09 — r_burke1970

Trackwork

A very interesting view on a new way to clean track. Take a look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBYxjcTWCB0

Model Railroad Warehouse product line (MRRW)

Tue, 2021-04-27 06:02 — fahrwud

A few years ago the owner of Model Railroad Warehouse (MRRW) had decided to offer up the product lines for sale. The mrrw.com site always had an interesting catalog of O and HO kits. Does anyone know if they were acquired? The owner's name was Mr. Merle Rice.