Projects need a place to be built!
Builing MRR projects needs a great workbench, one that comfortably “fit” in any workspace, whether in a garage or workshop.
The Electronics
This is an NCE DCC command system that will be running 3 Locos on a typical day. The outer loop is the main track power, and the inner loop is a reversing loop and will be fed from its own bus block.
Switch Machines vs Braces
Mark the vertical plane where your switch machines will be located BEFORE you install your bracing.
Valverde Feed Store Circa 1952
It’s 1952, and Anita comes across the street after visiting the Valverde Feed Store.
Texas Wester MRC
This layout is a prototypical representation of railroads operating in and through Fort Worth, Texas, with the central focus being Tower 55.
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 …
