Scale models, Dioramas, Model Trains

Track Planning Using AnyRail

September 8, 2020September 2, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

Part 1 - Introduction: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/planning-a-model-railroad-sacramento-southern-in-n-scale-introduction/ Part 2 - Prototype Study: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/understanding-a-model-railroad-prototype Part 3 - Designing Layout: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/layout-design-sacramento-southern My choice of track for this layout is going to be Code 55. My preference is Atlas Code 55 (C55) track in most part. Next step for me is to pull the Atlas…

Layout Design: Sacramento Southern

September 1, 2020September 2, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

Understanding a Model Railroad Prototype

August 25, 2020August 21, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

Find Part 1: Introduction here: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/planning-a-model-railroad-sacramento-southern-in-n-scale-introduction/ Arriving at layout dimensions Here we are not talking about the history anymore, and we’ll dive straight into the technical details of the design. First question is: ‘What am I modeling and how much space will it take?’ The Central Pacific Freight Depot is…

Simple yet effective electrical connection for Micro Layouts

July 11, 2020August 17, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

I've recently built a micro layout - a small 22" X 15" layout that is packed with features - 2 standard gauge HO track and one HOn30 narrow gauge track. It is really a small space for HO Scale however, with little creativity, you can still have some good animation…

Miniature Scenery, Fast and Easy

February 16, 2020May 22, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

In my initial days of model railroading I found building scenery to be a tricky task. While my buildings, trains and vessels in my Wrightsville Port layout looked pretty realistic despite their small size, the scenery behind it always lacked finesse. However, I always overlooked it and moved on, because…

The Most Realistic Model Tree

December 28, 2019August 17, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

When I started making models, trees were the last things that I focused on. They were noting but extras, a mere background element that you just have to put there just because you cannot leave the place empty! I was not the only one. You see, I realized now that…

Introduction to JMRI – Computer Control for Model Trains

September 15, 2019August 17, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

It is difficult! But I am making progress Maintaining a YouTube Channel, a Facebook Page, an Instagram Profile and as well as a blog is difficult – especially when you still have to work your a** for the job that actually pays the bills, and build the models in the…

The Barge: Episode 3 – Fine Detailing

April 23, 2019August 17, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

It's the end of the road! The final episode of The Barge is now live on YouTube. I have to say it was quite an experience making such a detailed series, and a part of me is glad that it's over so that I can move on to the next…

Sacramento Southern in N Scale: Conclusion and Bonus

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

Part 1 - Introduction: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/planning-a-model-railroad-sacramento-southern-in-n-scale-introduction/ Part 2 - Prototype Study: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/understanding-a-model-railroad-prototype Part 3 - Designing Layout: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/layout-design-sacramento-southern Part 4: Track Planning: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/track-planning-using-anyrail Part 5: Google Earth Survey: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/model-railroad-planning-survey-using-google-earth Locomotives and Rolling Stock One of the biggest advantage of selecting a museum/excursion railroad is the freedom of locomotives and rolling stock…

Model railroad Planning, Survey Using Google Earth

September 15, 2020September 2, 2020 by Kaustav

Kaustav

Part 1 - Introduction: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/planning-a-model-railroad-sacramento-southern-in-n-scale-introduction/ Part 2 - Prototype Study: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/understanding-a-model-railroad-prototype Part 3 - Designing Layout: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/layout-design-sacramento-southern Part 4: Track Planning: http://www.trainsanddioramas.com/track-planning-using-anyrail Now so far, I’ve talked about just the layout plan which is sufficient to complete the trackwork and even some scenery for the model builder, but sooner or…

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