Further Up Dunes Junction

Category: Techniques

• Finished Models Pacific Electric Box Motor Yard Techniques

  

  Introducing the Pacific Electric Express Yard

  Fifty or so years after I first learned of the Pacific Electric and models of its cars and structures, I’m embarking on my next small layout project, the Pacific Electric Express Yard. My journey to the Express Yard—so far—has been a fun exercise in figuring out the mix between exciting…

  September 3, 2025
• Scale Modeling – Model Railroading Connection Techniques Work In Progress

  

  On My Bench: Fightin’ @&$#in’ Train Decals

  August 29, 2025
• Scale Modeling – Model Railroading Connection Techniques Work In Progress

  

  Static Trains With Tanks On The Side

  August 23, 2025
• Static Railroad Models Techniques Work In Progress

  

  On My Bench: Deltic Major Colors Applied

  August 14, 2025
• Static Railroad Models Techniques Work In Progress

  

  On My Bench: Enprimered Static Deltic

  August 12, 2025
• Techniques Work In Progress

  

  On My Bench: Scale 00 Screw-Link Couplings

  August 8, 2025
• Scale Modeling – Model Railroading Connection Techniques Work In Progress

  

  On My Bench: Application of Modeling Skills on the 00 Deltic

  July 25, 2025
• Techniques UK 7mm Work In Progress

  

  On My Bench: O Gauge Fruit Van Cleaned and Ready for Primer

  July 9, 2025
• Finished Models Techniques

  

  Call It Done: Tichy HO 40’ USRA Single-Sheath Box Car

  I followed up the ore cars with another Tichy offering, something a little more utilitarian and usable in a variety of operational and layout situations: a bog-standard composite (wood and steel) 40-foot box car. The build was in some ways simpler than the ore cars, and in other ways, a…

  June 25, 2025
• Pacific Electric Box Motor Yard Techniques Work In Progress

  

  On My Bench: De-Zombifying the PE Box Motor With Real Window Glass

  June 11, 2025