The Benchwork Phase 1
Upgrading from a tabletop to a full room.
Benchwork for the Mountain Pass
When on a Colorado Mountain ridge, you can see three or four mountain ranges in the distance!
Full-sized Track Plan on Foam
In pursuing a better way to get my track plan from paper to benchwork, I ran across videos where modelers glued prints directly to the benchwork.
5.5% Grade, testing pulling power!
In pursuing a better way to get my track plan from paper to benchwork, I ran across videos where modelers glued prints directly to the benchwork.
The Art in the Details
As modelers, we pay attention to everyday life’s small details and oddities and try replicating those in our scenery.
When the Railroad Starts Paying Attention
n audio podcast exploring RAILS, the Railroad Awareness, Intelligence & Logistics System, and how a series of working model railroad electronics projects evolved into a modular system designed to make …
Rock Island in Colorado?
What started as a simple question about Rock Island history led me deep into Colorado railroading, from the Rocky Mountain Rocket and Colorado Springs to Denver’s North Yard and the …
Creekside Timber & Milling Track Plan Comes to Life
Seven feet of Creekside Timber & Milling is finally taking shape on the workbench. The track isn’t mounted yet, but the complete plan, including the modified Inglenook switching puzzle, fits …
From Wooden Box to Working T-Trak Module
From finished wooden boxes to working T-Trak modules, Part Two covers track mounting, adjustable leveling feet, wiring, Anderson Powerpole connections, removable laser-engraved backdrops and the paint by number system designed …
Digital Design to T-Trak Module
From digital design to finished wooden module, Part 1 follows the laser cutting and assembly of two T-Trak modules for the Widow Creek Railroad, including a standard single and a …
