We are excited to announce the premier 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…
The micro layout in the video was a kids Thomas Train set. I built a small micro layout and converted it to dead rail using a RC car 2:4 GHz system. I painted the cars and engine then added some detail items I had from my scrap box. I took Read more…
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…
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…
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…
In the early 1990s, I had an HO scale Model Railroad layout. I wanted buildings that were unique and reminiscent of local Victorian architecture. So, I began visiting structures I wanted to duplicate, where I took photos and made scale drawings. Today, our company produces scale copies of my original Read more…
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…
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…
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…
Earl Hacket discusses the car card tracking systems. Car card systems a tracking systems are discussed by Earl Hacket where he talks about the pros and cons of different systems. Here he discusses a paperless system. Watch the discussion here:
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…
Build Along with Brian Bollinger from “BEST” With this offer each kit WILL INCLUDE a package of shingles to complete the roof. The shingles that will be included will be Dark Gray 3-Tab (Item 3042). That will be enough to finish every kit except for the Small Read more…
Tom Yorke – White Front Grill Starting May 10, 2023 Tom Yorke is coming out of retirement, a little, to do a Build Along for one of his Structure Kits called the White Front Grill. There is a limited number of 25 O Scale kits available to “New Tracks” viewers, at Read more…
Modeling with Inkscape Starting March 29, 2023 Ft Ron Walters will begin a Build Along series on how to use the “FREE” software called Inkscape. He will start out with three segments: one on how to design windows with fine mullions and self adhesive labels; one on using to change signage; and Read more…
Touch Toggles Starting March 22, 2023 Kevin Hunter owner of Touch Toggles Company formerly Barrett Hill Trains will announce his Build Along starting April 19, 2023 using his Touch Toggles. A “New Tracks” viewer who wants to Build Along with Kevin will need at a minimum a 4 channel package of any of the turnout machine operation Read more…
Zero Depth Water – Rail Tales Hobby Shop Starting March 1, 2023, Bret Jones of Rail Tails Hobby Shop will begin a Build Along of his zero depth Water demonstration. There are three separate packages of materials required to make this water. All three have a 20% discount off the regular Read more…
Kenworth T370 Service Truck Starting February 22, 2023 Eric Haselhorst owner of Rockin Farm Toys will begin a Build Along of a S Scale (1/64) Kenworth T370 service truck that is in Frederick Harvesting’s Fleet. The whole model will be 3D printed. Eric will have everything a modeler might need (less paint) listed Read more…
Gasoline Truck – ATLANTIS MODELS Starting February 22, 2023, Atlantis Models owner Peter Petri Will build a O scale gasoline Truck. There is a 15% discount for “New Tracks” modelers building this model for orders for one year beginning September 1, 2022 to Aug31, 2923. This is the first truck model we Read more…
Watch Me Build – Martin Brechbiel MMR – Miscellaneous This and That Casting Parts with Urethane Resin – March 9, 2022
Quick Tips with Henry “Hank” Primas Things you can do with a sawed-off clothes pin – October 19, 2022
My Build – Show and Tell – April 13, 2022 Martin Brechbiel shows off his Riverside Oil car, Heinz tank car and a couple of buildings in O scale. Greg Cassidy shows us his Conowingo GE 35 ton Flat bed doodlebug on a AHM switcher frame in HO. Jeff Jordan Read more…
My Build – Show and Tell – March 16, 2022 It is show and tell time for these talented modelers as they show off their prize accomplishments. Make sure you watch the video at the bottom of this page so you can see all the extra shots and views and Read more…
This week John Garaty shows off his my build of a Corrimal Incline layout in O-16.5 or 2 foot gauge. Enjoy the layout as he explains its operation and features. John Garaty
My Build lets the modelers Show and Tell about their models. This My Build episode was recorded on 21, 2022. A complete video of the show is available on our YouTube Channel New Tracks Modeling. You can watch the video after the model review at the bottom of the page. Read more…
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…
Starting October 26, 2022 Jess Dozier, owner of Hangman Creek Dioramas, will build one of his kits.The Diorama Kit is called “The Log Pond Boat at Lame Deer Mill”. Jess is offering this kit with a 50% discount starting October 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022. When ordering use the code word Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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…
Build a CNR 1929 Boxcar Beginning September 7, 2022, Bill Davis will be building the Sylvan Scale Models’ CNR 1929 Boxcar in both HO and O Scale and will talk about the differences between the two. This kit is an accurate representation of the CNR 1929 single sheathed, seven panel, Read more…
Alton Fire Station Build Along Build along with Greg Cassidy as he builds Jeff Adam Motrak Models Alton Fire Station in S scale. The build will begin September 7, 2022. The kit will be offered in N, HO, S and O scales. If you order before September 12, 2022 and Read more…
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…
Thanks go to all the volunteers who help “New Tracks” become successful. On July 18, 2022 we reached a milestone by having the 1,000th modeler subscribe to our YouTube Channel, New Tracks Modeling. Thanks to everyone for your internet and support of our live Zoom shows. We have some exciting Read more…
Build Along with Aaron Piotraschke a 28 Ton Box Cab Starting August 24, 2022 we will building along with Apogee Locomotive Works owner Aaron Piotrashke as he builds his 28 Ton Box Cab. He is offering a 10% discount for those ordering before August 24, 2022. Please use the discount Read more…
Scratch Building an Ice House Rich Wolfanger continues the series of building an ice house by showing us how he is scratch building his in this version of build along. The following segments show us how Rick is building his ice house one stick at a time. Please pay attention Read more…
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…
Quick Tips with Nick Santos Soldering track feeder wires to track – July, 21 2021 Truck Painting Tips – June 16, 2021
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…
Quick Tips from Martin Brechbiel, MMR A better bottle cap for model paints – July 21, 2021 Glazing Windows – July 28, 2021
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…
Cheryl Sassi On July 28, 2022 Cheryl Sassi was featured on Modeling Lifestyle. Cheryl is not only an excellent creative and artistic modeler, as you will see, she is also recognized as a major promoter of model railroading, a partner with her Husband Lou Sassi in their Photography Modeling Business Read more…
Ore Car On30/On3 Starting August 31, 2022 Richard Rands, owner of Berkshire Valley Models, will join with Martin Brechbiel, MMR to build his On30, On3 Ore car kit. There is a 25% discount on the purchase of as many of the Ore Car kits as you want for “New Tracks” Read more…
On July 14, 2022 Modeling Lifestyle featured Lou Sassi, MMR. Lou has been collecting and modeling since he was a kid. He has mastered may aspects of the hobby. He started with Lionel trains and then moved on to HO where he build the famous and well photographed West Hoosic Read more…
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…
Martin Breckbiel is a Master Model Railroader, MMR. He has achieved many awards over the years with his models. He scratch build the following items and shared his talents with you. The Watch Me Build area is designed to show you different skills and techniques in scratch building, tools that Read more…
Welcome to the “This Old Kit“ series of Watch Me Build. Martin Breckbiel, MMR discuses old kits and evaluates its potential. “There are probably 100’s of brands of “Old” kits that go back in time, some of which are well known, e.g. Athearn, All-Nation, Lobaugh, etc. but there are Read more…
Keegers Garage & Repair Shop Get ready for our next “Build Along” on July 13, 2022. During our live Model Railroad Meetup on YouTube, Darryl Jacobs of Inter-Action Hobbies will guide us through the building of his laser wood cut kits of the Keegers Garage & Repair Shop. Order Read more…
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…
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…
On June 16, 2022 Modeling Lifestyle featured Howard Zane. For decades, world class rail modeler Howard Zane has produced scratch built, custom structures of all kinds in HO and O scales for model railroads – his own, and hundreds if not thousands of others. It stands to reason; he started as a Read more…
Our first modeler featured on our Modeling Lifestyle show was Allen Littlefield on June 6,2022. It is an honor to know Allen and have seen some of his outstanding modeling in On30. Allen is not only a modeler who needs to be heard and learned from, he is also to be Read more…
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…
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…
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
Starting March 30, 2022 Rick and Maureen Hunter will start building and weathering a Hunterline 50’ Queen Post Truss Covered Bridge. (Railroad Bridge). Kits will be available in Standard or Narrow gauge in N, Nn3, HO, HOn3, S, Sn3, O and On30 scales. This time they plan to video the Read more…
Starting June 1, 2022, Bill Banta owner of Banta Modelworks will start a “Build Along” of his Banta Modelworks On30 Caboose kit. Laser cut wood caboose conversion. Fits Bachmann 18ft On30 Flat Car. This kit is all laser cut wood and laser board. Includes wire and bending fixtures. Based on Read more…
Starting May 25, 2022 Chris Course owner of Conowingo Models will be building one of his new kits. The kit is called “THE KELLOW STATION”. Chris said since I am a trolley modeler it will be a trolley station. What a great honor to have your name on a model kit. Thanks Chris. I can’t wait Read more…
“Nighthawks Café” Build Along Starting April 6, 2022, David Vaughn owner of Wit and Wisdom Models, will team up with Jim Murphy for a Build Along of one of his new John Armstrong inspired kits the “Nighthawks: Café”. To many of us this is a historic model built originally by Read more…
Starting February 9th, Paul Reeves owner of Kershaw Models is teaming up with Martin Breckbiel MMR who will build his O scale kit called Stanczack’s Bar and Grill. This is a Laser cut structure with detailed front and rear. Paul says it is an: “Easy build with craftsman results. Comes with Read more…