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.
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.
The Switching Puzzle
I started by creating a track plan that balances real operations and space efficiency using T-Trak Modules from CRM Products.
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.
Online MRR Fast Clock
A Fast Clock is a specialized timing system used to simulate specific passage of time ensuring realistic train operations and scheduling within a compressed session.
MRR Speedometer (Arduino)
Using a speedometer in model railroading helps ensure realistic train operation by measuring the scale speed of locomotives.
Modular Shelf Benchwork
My workbench needed to be a very well-built workbench and more than just a table—a foundation for productivity, precision, and creativity.
