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…
The driving force All about our initiator Jim Kellow. What media tell about us Do you like us, tell it to others… Coming soon Press kit Do you want to share, let us make (k)it easy. NEW TRACKS MODELING is an initiative of Jim Kellow to create a platform where 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:
New Tracks Modeling Mentoring Scholarship Application Are You a Model Railroader? Are You a Modeler? Are You Pursuing a STEAM Degree? The New Tracks Modeling Mentoring Scholarship is a unique scholarship for Model Railroaders and other modelers pursuing an undergraduate STEAM related college degree or technical school credential. Applications for Read more…
New Tracks Modeling Mentoring Scholarship Donations The New Tracks Modeling Mentoring Scholarship (NTMMS) grants scholarships to qualified students who will be or are pursuing an undergraduate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Math) program at a two-year or four-year college or university or an accredited technical school. Our first scholarship Read more…
New Tracks Modeling Needs Volunteers! More than 900 subscribers have chosen New Tracks Modeling as a resource to help improve their modeling skills. Through our weekly and bi-weekly programming we bring the world’s finest modelers together to share tips and expertise in all facets of model railroading. Additionally, more than Read more…
New Tracks Modeling Mentoring Scholarship For Modeling’s Future In 2023 New Tracks Mentoring, Inc. was formed as a Florida 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships to model railroaders and other modelers pursuing a STEAM related undergraduate college degree or technical school credential. MISSION STATEMENT Read more…
New Tracks Modeling Needs Your Support! More than 900 subscribers have chosen New Tracks Modeling as a resource to help improve their modeling skills. Through our weekly and bi-weekly programming we bring the world’s finest modelers together to share tips and expertise in all facets of model railroading. Additionally, more Read more…
The S Scale Resource Aug/Sept 2022 Volume 8 No. 6 is available to read (If direct links fail, use links on the magazine “Bill of Lading”/contents) 5 News You Can Use – New Items of Interest Pre-Size Model Specialties announces a resin kit of the opera window center beam flatcar… American 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…
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…
The O Scale Resource January/February 2022 Volume 9 No. 3 is available to read (If direct links fail, use links on the magazine “Bill of Lading”/contents) 6 News You Can Use – New Items of Interest New from Stephen Milley and Rail-Scale-Models, the Overhead I-Beam Hoist detail kit… Coming soon from Read more…
Welcome to “Quick Tips” We have accumulated many “quick tips” that have been supplied by our modelers that make things easier to do or offers us alternative uses for different things. We have grouped these tips by modeler. Please click on each modeler to go to their page and see 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…
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
These Saturday Workshops resulted from comments I received from modelers about scratchbuilding and Kris Blackmarr’s interest and creative ideas to develop the project. Many thanks Kris for volunteering to lead this project. The segments are structured like our popular BUILD ALONG segments, on our Wednesday Evening “New Tracks” shows, except these Saturday shows are designed to Read more…
Here’s a video from the Hobby Manufacturers Association touting the advantages of having a hobby. Click Here to Watch.
On Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Show Door Prize – Dave Rarig, is sponsoring a Door Prize on our September 8 Zoom show. To win, you must be a subscriber to our Website so you can view the September 8 show live on Zoom or you can also watch live on Read more…
On Saturday, August 28, 2021 Show Door Prize – Nick Santo, who makes Decoder Buddies, is sponsoring a Door Prize on our August 28 Zoom show. To win, you must be a subscriber to our Website and view the August 28 show live on Zoom or Youtube, or by video Read more…
On Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Zoom Door Prize – Roger Rasmussen, owner of Coastmans Scenic Products (no apostrophe) is sponsoring a Door Prize on our August 25 Zoom show. To win, you must be a subscriber to our Website and view the August 25 show live on Zoom or Youtube, Read more…
Modeling a Traction System with Fred Cosgrove – Introduction Trolley Modeling – Fred Cosgrove acquires an O scale trolley layout, moves it from the former residence to his basement, and reassembles it, all the while discussing various aspects of the layout.
Having a conversation with Karen Formico, the VP of Marketing at Walthers Corp. about their new scholarship program.
Welcome our guest from National Capital Trains, Benard Kritzer. He is the superintendent and financial guru of National Trains and a veteran model railroader with over 50 years in the hobby. National Capital Trains was established in 1989 to serve the needs of scale modelers in the Washington, DC area. Read more…
In Jamie’s series, he will discuss the mechanical detail of what is under a passenger car and how to model those mechanical detail options on your model. Below are the series of videos Jamie will be presenting. YouTube Playlist of the “Underbody Passenger Car Detail” series with Jamie Bothwell – Read more…
Scenic Elements April 10, 2021 Rock Molds With Dave Silvernail, May 1, 2021 Rock Molds with David Silvernail, May 8, 2021 Painting your rock molds with David Silvernail, June 5, 2021 Water July 17, 2021
Clark Kooning, HLM, MMR, 225 Clark has been active in model railroading since he was 5 years old like many starting out with Lionel train, he got for a birthday present. After going thru school and becoming a Paramedic he has been active in both NMRA Division, NFR Regional, and Read more…
June 26, 2021 What’s New with Greg Cassidy – Interested in what’s new in the model railroad industry? Tune in to see Greg Cassidy show us how the manufacturers have been spending their Covid down time. Manufacturers mentioned in this video: Bollinger Edgerly Scaled Trains (BEST) – http://www.besttrains.com or email Read more…
I model primarily in HO scale for the past 27 years though I’ve done some N, O and G. My main enjoyment is structures and dioramas. I like trying new techniques and sharing with others. Bob’s other contributions to the New Tracks Modeling website, Blair Read more…
I had model trains as a child, and then returned to them when my son was interested in trains. I built a sizable layout in my basement in the ’90s that modeled the Western Maryland Railway and joined our local model railroad club, the Rockville Model Railroad Society, later becoming Read more…
Welcome to Your Modeling Mentors. Definition of a Mentor: A Trusted Counselor or Guide If you follow the builds from our mentors and take notes on their comments during their builds, you will learn their modeling skills and become a better modeler. We also have a form on the site called Ask Read more…