This episode we discuss scratchbuilding. Why we do it, and what tools we use. David Hamilton MMR, Mike Jordan, and Thomas Gasior MMR, discuss the ways scratchbuilding can get us those one of a...
We talk about some of the N scale layouts in our group. Ken Borowski MMR discusses his amazing Clinchfield Blue Ridge Division. This layout fills a few rooms in the basement and has been featured i...
We discuss ways to improve our layouts beyond operations. Scenery, lighting, story telling and more.Greg Terharr, Ken Zieska and Thomas Gasior MMR host this episode.Our sponsor is: The guy who atte...
This episode we discuss the finer points of narowing your modeling focus. From smaller layout designs to specific places and looks.Dan Dossa, Ken Zieska, and Thomas Gasior MMR are the crew for this...
This episode we discuss how to make your layout show it's location and era. The use of buildings, trains, cars and signs help give visitors the feel of your railroad.Joe Binish, David Hamilton MMR ...
This episode features a discussion about how we choose what projects to work on. Needs versus wants, fun versus chores. Tell us how you choose your next workbench filler.Greg Dahl, Mike Jordan, and...
You may have had a rocky start to your layout operations, but as long as you can adapt and improve, you'll be okay.Mike Jordan, Ken Zieska, and Thomas Gasior MMR discuss their changes in operations...
This episode we chat about making changes to our layouts, our operations, and how to suggest to others some changes that might improve operations.Ken Borowski MMR, Greg Dahl, and Thomas Gasior MMR ...
What is it like to be invited to an Regional Operations Weekend? Joe Binish, David Hamilton MMR, and Thomas Gasior MMR discuss attending an event. These events are held every month all across the c...
Our podcast crew has been asked to show their latest projects and share them with you. We examine various items on everyone's layout and examine what it takes to bring these models to life. Ap...
Operations are supposed to be fun. This episode discusses the social aspects of hosting and being a guest. This episode's crew is Joe Binish, Mike Jordan, and Thomas Gasior MMR. Our spons...
In this episode, we discuss hosting an Operations weekend. How do we pick layouts, how are guests invited, and what can a host do to prepare for time visitors?The crew in this episode is Joe Binish...
This episode we discuss how busy we want to be at an operations session, and how busy do we want our crew members when we host a session?The crew this episode is Mike Jordan, William Sampson Jr, Ke...
This episode we are joined by Lee Caulkins and Brett Issacs. The main force behind the huge, and we mean HUGE, N-scale modular set up. This past year it was held in Evanston Wyoming at the Historic...
In this episode, we discuss layouts with no mainline. One, if any yards, and minimal staging. Can you create a fun, operational layout that will stand the test of time? We discuss how a smaller lay...
In this episode, we discuss the operations of a freight house. We also discuss Cold storage and security storage facilities. Joe Binish has one of the best-run operations for working the freight ho...
In this episode, we discuss evolving operations for layouts and car forwarding systems. What have we done to upgrade or detail our operations? The crew for this show is Joe Binish, and Ken Zie...
This episode is about changes to our modeling. What has evolved and made us better modelers or operators? Think about the changes to technology in your lifetime, and the new techniques being tried ...
Do models have to be exact replicas for you to enjoy them? Are the manufacturers being pushed too far into the museum quality construction? Our panel discusses the effect of prototype modeling...
This episode is a discussion about modeling the 1970s era. What was good about it, plus how we conveyed to our visitors that the layout is set in the 1970s. The era before the mega-mergers an...
