I am picking the best photo of railfanning from each month of 2018, starting with January.

The D&H Champlain Division, Part 1: Planning and Era

This is the story and history of my layout, starting with planning, era, and locale. My layout started in mid-2017 when I made some test track plans in SCARM, before deciding on the plan below. The sidings where limited based on the amount of turnouts I had and the amount of $$ I wanted to […]

Workin’ on the Railroad: Roadbed and Couplers

This week I have been adjusting freight cars to the correct coupler height. And “officially” laid the Plattsburgh yard track by gluing down the roadbed. The forest is about done. The corner of the layout is starting to come together. I started ballasting the Plattsburgh siding. A 1974 NY state police car helps to set […]

Random Recap #19

A D&H Geep leads a staging-bound freight on George Bissell’s O scale model railroad. Both George’s O and HO layouts will be featured soon. -Harrison

Trackside Treks Episode 6: Amtrak for the Holidays

Collage: Snow

Workin’ on the Railroad: Trees, Signs, and Scenery

I finished some 35 trees this week for the woods by Cliff Haven. And did some scene detailing. Georgia Pacific can now ship via trucks. The Rouses Point Section of the layout hasn’t had much work done. Aerial View. Lake Champlain will soon get water.-Harrison

Random Recap #18

Alco #5, an S1, peeks out from behind the shop in North Creek, NY in 2009. The switcher was used as the Alco shop switcher before being sold to the S&NC.

Workin’ on the Railroad: Making a Forest(scenic divider)

Last week I posted this photo: Now follow along as I make a forest. Part 1: Preparing and scenicing the base Step 1: Cutting the foam The first thing to do is cut the foam, I used an exacto knife, but a steak knife will also work.( I didn’t take photos of these steps :(.) […]

Photo Contest Winner- Model

Our chosen winner for the model category did not respond, so J.D. takes the win with his photo of a BNSF freight on a trestle. -Harrison

Workin’ on the Railroad: Static Grass and Roads

I think I have finally mastered static grass. I think a mix of 4 and 6mm grasses works best. I have added a road heading to the printing co., which will soon be renamed “Georgia Pacific Shipping plant”. I have come up with a temporary name for the hardware/lumber/general store until I find out what […]

Month: January 2019

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Highlights of 2018: January