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Making a Simple Table Top for your Model Railway

Dan Morgan — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:54:30 +0000

One of the first challenges that faces all new model railroaders is what are you going to build your layout on. While you can easily go out and buy a table to use, many people decide to make their own as its a great way to keep costs down, as well as building a table ...

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Model Railroad Track Weathering Made Easy

Dan Morgan — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:16:05 +0000

If you are a beginner at model railroading and are looking for a simple and effective way to add weathering to the tracks on your layout, then look no further than the Track Painters available from Woodland Scenics. Available in 3 authentic track weathering colours (Rusty Rail, Steel Rail, and Weathered Tie) these paint pens ...

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Model Train Review: Lionel Southern Crescent Limited

Dan Morgan — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:40:08 +0000

You have to love Eric for making these great video reviews. With so many amazing trains out there, they can so easily slip you by if you take your eyes off the train catalogues or don’t get into your local hobby shop often enough. In this review Eric has a look at Lionel’s new Legacy Equipped ...

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Model Train Layout: Creating a Scene

Dan Morgan — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:32:46 +0000

One of the best parts of model railroading is that you are able to build your own little world (or not so little depending on the space that you have available). One of my absolute favourite layouts (which I would love to see in person) comes courtesy of Laurie. In this video, Laurie gives us ...

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Model Railroading: Building an imaginary world

Dan Morgan — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:20:05 +0000

I was recently asked by my nephew if I was familiar with a show called Adventures in Willoughby. To be honest I had never heard of it, but he thought that it would be something that would peak my interest as it contains a model railroad. Upon doing some research I found that the show is ...

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Model Train Review: O Scale Lionel C&O 2-6-6-2 Mallet

Dan Morgan — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:12:14 +0000

Here is a video review of the O scale Lionel C&O 2-6-6-2 Mallet. This is an incredibly detailed steam locomotive in O scale with some great features and sound, including one of the best whistle steam smoke effects currently available from Lionel. Watch the video for another great review by Eric. Click the video to play ...

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CMX Track Cleaning Wagon Demonstration

Dan Morgan — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:45:03 +0000

If you are looking for a high quality track cleaning wagon then you should consider the CMX track cleaning wagon. This wagon is especially good for cleaning track inside tunnels. It is an effecient cleaning wagon so will only need to be used once a month, or maybe even once every 6 weeks, depending on ...

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How To Build Model Train Platforms

Dan Morgan — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:40:15 +0000

If you’ve been wondering how to build a model train platform, have a look at the video below. The roughened platform look can be easily achieved with a coat of paint, sprinkling on some fine sand and then painting again. Have a look… Please comment below…

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How To Clean Model Train Tracks And Model Train Wheels

Dan Morgan — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:56:02 +0000

Woodland Scenics have come out with a great product to clean your model train tracks and model train wheels. It’s called the Tidy Track Rail & Wheel Maintenance System. Dirty tracks are a problem for most model railroaders especially when they don’t run their trains for a long time. Woodland Scenics have the perfect solution ...

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How To Build Roads And Paved Areas For Your Model Railroad

Dan Morgan — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:09:13 +0000

Here’s a great video explaining how to easily create roads and paved areas for your model railroad using the Woodland Scenics range of products. Matt takes you step-by-step through the process of making a road and a railroad crossing. Here are the items mentioned (or shown) in the video: Paving Tape, 1/4″ x 30′ (click here) ...

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