Tag Archives: layout design

Off my trolley – a bargain (I think)

Posted on January 27, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Reading a blog recently, the writer recommended the ‘Model Train Stuff’ shop and internet shop.  I couldn’t resist a browse, and the site made me an offer I couldn’t refuse – Bachmann ‘Peter Witt’ trolleys in Los Angeles Railways livery … Continue reading →

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Another thought provoking post – ‘It’s a continuum’

Posted on January 25, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

Another thought provoking post from Mike Cougill.  It’s short enough to quote in full… Our craft evolves via a series of ideas that find acceptance over time. It’s well to remember that things we take for granted today were once … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling ideas #2916

Posted on January 15, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

A variety of photographs culled from the Model Railroad Hobbyist forum.  Some are reasonable enough, but some are real ‘believe it or not’ moments. We’ll start with a shared rail – to fit both tracks under a crane span.  Not quite … Continue reading →

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Off my trolley – North Hollywood revisited

Posted on January 7, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

A frequently-used phrase in railway modelling is ‘selective compression.’  Most usually it applies to station track layouts, shortening them and losing a few sidings to fit a reasonable representation of a piece of railway in our usually too small rooms.  … Continue reading →

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I’m just a little confused….

Posted on January 5, 2016 by snitchthebudgie

I’ve been looking again to try and pin down Leigh Valley Cornell Red.  I started with two preserved locomotives – no fading colour here I hope….    Well, no consistency here…..  So I went to my albums.  Here are 2 … Continue reading →

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Book review – ‘Planning your model railroad’

Posted on December 30, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Of all the writers and ex-writers in Model Railroader, Tony Koester has always been a good read.  High quality modelling, interesting and sometimes unconventional ideas, and an occasional whimsical look at our hobby makes him someone worth listening to.  His latest … Continue reading →

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Off my trolley – Southern Pacific San Fernando Valley branch

Posted on December 13, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Not quite ‘Off my trolley’ but in the vicinity.  Some while back I looked at the Pacific Electric station at North Hollywood as a potential modular layout.  Running closely parallel to the Pacific Electric at this location is the Southern … Continue reading →

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Model Railway Journal no. 243

Posted on December 11, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

The Model Railway Journal was once a regular read for me.  Nowadays, as I am less a scratchbuilder, I just pick up the occasional copy when it looks interesting.  Issue 243 was one such issue, with a lot of interest … Continue reading →

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Odd modelling idea #2748

Posted on December 9, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Here are a few more, “Believe it or not” scenes to add to your layout. We’ve all seen strange animals on layouts, such as dinosaurs and alien landings.  Definitely a case of Rule 1 – it’s my railway.  But how about … Continue reading →

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Folding baseboards from down-under

Posted on December 3, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

I do enjoy exploring modelling sites from other countries.  Invariably, they approach the hobby rather differently, and give new ideas for a UK based modeller.  Following links between sites, I came across Gav’s Workbench, Gavin Thrum’s site.  Gav has built … Continue reading →

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