The Henning boys were special guest tonight on Workbench Wednesday. It was a great show! The boys gave a quick overview of tools you need to build a layout and maintain your equipment. Then they had a WONDERFUL demonstration on landscaping. This include how to use foam board to create mountains and hills. Plus they showed how to decorate
Lionel has released the new Big Book of Trains for 2022!! Dave and Ryan discuss the new catalog here!
There was a GREAT Workbench Wednesday about track maintenance. Cleaning Track DON’T Use Sandpaper Steel wool DO Use Track cleaning eraser White ink eraser Rubbing Alcohol Citrus based (Goo-Gone) How often to clean Whenever you need it What is the Minimum Curve Depends on the Engine/Car Curve is Diameter from center-rail to center-rail Common FasTrack Problems Center Pin not connecting
Lionel Trains has a Great Video on a kitbashing of the Fraiser House to make it into a haunted house. Meghan has a very interesting approach with shadow boxing inside the house to give some depth to the display. Ryan teaches some good weathering techniques. Check it out! Workbench Wednesday – Haunted Houses
A short history of the Rio Grande Southern Galloping Geese
Well it’s that time of the year! York is available virtually at starting April 20-22. Wednesday, April 21 is has layouts and smoke. Thursday, April 22 is the Manufacturer Event! Saturday, April 24 has a Virtual Layout Tour.
Why you need this The Lionel 2317 Drawbridge is a fun accessory that brings a lot of action to a layout without much effort. But to add even more action, try adding the Lionel 153 Block Signal to automatically change from red to green and back as the drawbridge lowers or rises. Overview The Lionel 2317 Drawbridge is an automated remote controlled drawbridge. The
Why you need this Lionel’s 2317 Drawbridge is a fun accessory that brings a lot of action to a layout without much effort. But to add even more action, try adding the Lionel 153 Block Signal to automatically change from red to green and back as the drawbridge lowers or rises. Overview The Lionel 2317 Drawbridge is an automated remote controlled drawbridge. The
Why you need this: The Lionel 2317 Drawbridge is a fun accessory that can bring a lot of action to a layout without much effort. Now that you have added the Lionel 153 Block Signal to it’s operation. There is only one thing left to do. Under Construction
Why you need this: Running wires is the bane of a model railroader’s existence. Hooking up an accessory or track or switch takes lots of wire. Wire management can be a tedious and take more time then the actual wiring. This article will show you how to hook up your water tower so it does not need all those wires.