New Tracks Modeler

We are excited to announce the October issue of New Tracks Modeler, an innovative digital magazine that carries forward the spirit and mission of the New Tracks Modeling program. With a strong commitment to inspiring, educating, and connecting model railroaders of all experience levels, this new publication is a natural Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

Brennan’s Model Railroad

Wow! It seems like only yesterday, but Brennan’s Model Railroading has been in business since 1997. My flagship product, Brennan’s Better Ballast, came about when I went searching for something better than what was commercially available for O Gauge. My wife, Sandy, thought up that name and suggested that I make Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

National Capital Trains

National Capital Trains was established in 1989 to serve the needs of scale modelers in the Washington, DC area. We started out by purchasing narrow gauge supplies in S Scale and some HO because we were unable to find local merchants that would stock these items. We quickly shifted to Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

Mainline Hobby Supply

Welcome to our online store – www.mainlinehobby.com! Customer service is our NUMBER ONE priority at Mainline Hobby Supply! Our knowledgeable sales staff are available daily by telephone at (717) 794-2860 or via email. From DCC to layout design, we can help! Mainline Hobby Supply, located in Blue Ridge Summit, PA, Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

Millhouse River Studios

Millhouse River Studios provide the O Scale community with state of the art turntables, transfer tables and coal industry related items like rotary coal dumpers, flood loaders and various accessories.  Coming soon will be a turntable in HO large enough for a Big Boy.   Coming in 2024, Millhouse will have Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

O Scale Central

O Scale Central is the new name for the organization promoting 1/48 scale model railroading. We are the national inclusive group for all gauges from O, P48, On3, On30, On2 and including 3 rail scale modeling.If you are not already a member, please consider joining O Scale Central.This website is Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

National Association of S Gaugers

The NASG, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) “Educational” non-profit corporation, which acts as the umbrella organization representing the 1:64 model railroading community (also known as “3/16-inch-to-the-foot”, “S gauge”, or “S-scale”). The NASG performs a wide range of activities in support of the S-scale world. It sets standards for S-scale and maintains Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

Bob Davidson

Workshop Tips and Tricks with Bob Davidson Bob is sharing tips & tricks from more then 50 years experience in the theatrical and exhibit fields as a scenic, lighting and graphic designer; carpenter, technical director; production manager and special effects designer for theatrical, commercial and museum projects.  (In my spare Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

Modeling Lifestyle – David Vaughn

David Vaughn on Modeling Lifestyle Mark your calendar for September 22, 2022 at 7pm Eastern Time to see David Vaughn, President of the O Scale Kings and talented modeler, live on “New Tracks” Modeling Lifestyle show. David has a lifelong enthusiasm for trains and an admitted loss to physics as a prize winning career Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

Quick Tips – Bob Farquhar

Quick Tips with Bob Farquhar Bits and Pieces Plywood Roadbed support ideas – July 15, 2022 Different roofing techniques – June 15, 2022 Free Plastic – June 8, 2022 All modelers need magnifiers – June 1, 2022 Using microscope cover glass for window – May 25, 2022 Wooden Business Cards Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

Modeling Lifestyle – John Burchnall

Modeling Lifestyle – John Burchnall   On Thursday, September 8, 2022, we visited with John Burchnall and his friends on the New Tracks Modeling YouTube channel. Along with host, Jim Kellow, learned more about this exceptional modeler, who is a Life member of the NMRA (National Model Railroad Association), and a Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

My Build – August 17, 2022

My Build – August 17, 2022 Martin Breckbiel shows off three of his scratch-built, kit-bashed and repaired tank cars.  Bob Davidson shows of his 17th century scratch built “Long House”.  Tony Dixon shows of his S Scale International tractors he kit-bashes.  Bob Farquhar shows off his “Kooning Hockey Supply” made Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

My Build – April 31, 2021

My Build – April 31, 2021 Jeremy Wyant and Don Phillips show off their Build Along Down Town Depot – First Timer Bar Build Along   Jeremy Wyant     Don Phillips     Watch the show here!

By Jim Allen, ago

My Build – March 31, 2021

My Build – Show and Tell – March 31, 2021 Jeremy Wyant, Geoff Bunza and Mike Worman show off their Conowingo Model – Grey Street House Build Along.  Watch the video at the bottom to learn how they built it and tell the story.   Geoff Bunza   Jeremy Wyant Read more

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Modeling Lifestyle – Tom Ferrell

Modeling Lifestyle – Tom Ferrell Tom Ferrell was the Modeling Lifestyle quest for August 11, 2022.  Tom Farrell is a master scratch builder in On30. His dioramas are extremely detailed and show excellent artistic modeling. The dioramas of various sizes placed on his layout benchwork form a complete model railroad.  Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

Quick Tips – Gary Shudgold MMR

Scratchbuilding Bits and Pieces with Gary Shudgold, MMR Candy wrapper aluminum foil makes good scrap metal – October 19, 2022 Don’t throw that aluminum foil away, it could be useful – October 12, 2022 Potential railroad components in everyday objects  – October 5, 2022 Use pinking shears to cut patterns Read more

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Quick Tips – Paul Thomson

Quick Tips from Paul Thomson   Using a flat piece of glass for a flat work surface – April 6, 2022 Using Prototype Railroad Documents – March 23, 2022 Extra Storage Bottles – March 9, 2022 What are Rifflers?. file/rasp – March 2, 2022 Colored Electrical Tape – October 21, Read more

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Quick Tips – Ted Becker

Quick Tips from Ted Becker Trouble removing lids from small paint jars? See how Ted Becker solved this problem with his paints – June 26, 2021   Ted Beckers recommended supplier Links from – November 24, 2021   We produce and distribute a curated selection of components and original kits Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

The Model Railroad Resource LLC

My name is Daniel Dawdy and along with my wife, Amy, own The Model Railroad Resource LLC, the publishers of The O Scale Resource Magazine and The S Scale Resource Magazine. The magazines are published every other month so something new is coming out each month. These are free on-line Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

Hobby Manufacturers Association – HMA

Hobby Manufacturers Association – HMA The HMA is the only association dedicated to manufacturers, distributors, importers, publishers and producers and suppliers for model hobby products and related accessories for the hobby industry. Our industry is strong but all together we can be much stronger and get our products the exposure they deserve. Times Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

National Model Railroad Association

The National Model Railroad Association is many things to many people.  Members at all levels of the NMRA are eager to share their knowledge and friendship.  There are many groups of NMRA members in local, regional and national communities. Most hold regular meetings featuring interesting and informative presentations on subjects Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

Greg Cassidy on Signs

On May 14th and May 21st 2022, Greg appeared on the show as a guest presenter. He did an awesome job showing us how he used signs on his buildings. Here are three pdfs provided by Greg, containing signs you can use on your models. You can download the pdfs Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

Quick Tips – Kris Blackmarr

Quick Tips from Kris Blackmarr Color Palette for Modelers Suggested General Colors for Modelers Palette: The following colors will allow the modeler to produce any color value desired and is the suggested palette colors for those who want to have the ability to fully control the shade and tints of Read more

By Jim Allen, ago

Sketchup Drawing for the Ice House

T. Heath Trollope has kindly taken the drawings done by Richard Wolfanger and created a 3D model using SketchUp. Please find some work in progress drawings here: wipdrawings You can find the 2D drawings here: icehousedrawings And finally the 3D SketchUp files are here: ice_house_sketchupfiles

By Jim Allen, ago