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  • Mon at 5:28 PM
    Posted by Ted Sheckler
    After having “built” and installed nearly 70 Supertrees, I have mixed emotions about them.  It seems I still need about 30 trees to complete my switching layout, and I am contemplating trying another brand of trees, preferably ones that are ready made. Here’s some explanation ...
  • Every model railroader needs a good scenery vacuum. Look at practically any dry scenery material and the instructions say something to the effect of “…after adhesive has dried, vacuum up the excess”, whether it be ground foam, track ballast, dead fall, etc. The ability to collect ...
  • February 19
    Posted by Ted Sheckler
    Been a productive week, I planted almost 70 Supertrees (made from the Scenic Express kits) and have painted and ground-foamed almost 20 linear feet of backdrop.   Yes, you read that right, ground foam on the backdrop.   I elected to use Woodland Scenics coarse turf in three colors t...
  • In Episode 0032 of The Model Railway Show, we speak with Gerry Leone about becoming an MMR and why he decided to share the experience online. We also talk to Gavin Sowry, a New Zealander who has launched a global tribute to the late Carl Arendt, including how other micro-layout enthusiasts can take ...

Recent Events

  • March 17 - hosted by Rod Peters
    The La Crosse & Three River's Model Railroad Club 31st Annual Model Railroad and Miniature show March 17th 2012, 10 am - 6 PM March 18th 2012, 10 am - 4 pm Adm $5, under 11 free La Crosse Center, La Crosse, WI
  • July 27 - hosted by David Lotz
    St. Louis RPM is all about fellowship. Come and meet your fellow modelers, teach your modeling methods, learn from others, and make lasting friendships. Bring your models and show the modeling community what you’re doing. Models from all scales, gauges, prototypes and eras are welcome. In 2012...
  • April 11 - hosted by David Lotz
    The Central Ohio Prototype Modelers Meet is coming to Marion, OH April 12-14, 2012. Mark your calendar now and be sure to check here for further updates and information.
  • March 23 - hosted by David Lotz
    Registration for the meet is $20.00 prepaid or $25.00 at the door. We will have several railroad related clinics for you to attend and also a large model display which is the main focus of the meet. Thursday, we will have the usual group dinner together around 6PM and then return to the recreatio...
  • Sat at 12:00 PM - hosted by Toni Ryan
    Layout displays, Vendors, One of the biggest train events to come to this area Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon