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Back to SearchEpisode #22 - Modeling the Periphery.
Modeling things that are not trains, tracks, or rail-served industries.
What details, scenes, structures, and more do you use to make your layout more…
4 years, 10 months ago
Episode #21 - Switch Lists. Operation using a generated switch list.
Switch Lists. JMRI, The Switch list Program, and even handwritten notes. Do you use them and what do you think of them? How have they evolved? How d…
4 years, 10 months ago
Episode #20 - Visualization of a layout. Creating the right scene.
The simple concept of where do you look? How do we apply this to our layouts and create scenes or places that draw the eye? How do we design and keep…
4 years, 11 months ago
Episode #19 - Hurdles. Overcoming obstacles to better model railroading.
Episode 19
Episode #19 - Hurdles in Model railroading. The crew discusses overcoming obstacles. What has been in your way of a better layout, models, engines, o…
4 years, 11 months ago
Episode #18 - Prototype Modeling. How does following prototype practices increase your hobby experience.
What things from the prototype inspire your modeling. What have you learned about prototype operations that have changed your mind about things on yo…
5 years ago
Episode #17 Layout planning and design. Voices of experience.
Planning your next layout, or want to redo your current one? The crew discusses some things that went well for them and things that did not go well. …
5 years ago
Episode #16 Improving your locomotives. 70 tons of fun.
Episode 16
This episode is about improving your locomotive performance. Focusing on Mike Jordans attempts at making the Bachmann 70 Ton GE run better. Adding an…
5 years, 1 month ago
Episode #15 Building a large home layout.
Episode 15
The crew discusses building a large home layout. What are the advantages and disadvantages. What is the cost, the time, the skills you will need? How…
5 years, 1 month ago
Episode #14 Mistakes will be made. Making and recovering from modeling issues.
Mistakes happen, and how you deal with them will define you as a modeler. Do you redo the whole project? Do you push it away and wait for an epiphany…
5 years, 2 months ago
Episode #13 Choosing Industries for your layout.
Do you choose an industry and then purchase rolling stock, or do you create an industry to fit the cars you have on hand? The crew discusses how they…
5 years, 2 months ago