Another RPM season is beginning! A couple of railroad prototype modeler (RPM) events have already occurred this year. The calendar ahead is chock full of more.
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Motorized drills
I am frequently asked how I drill all the holes in my freight car kits. I’ve made mention in past posts that I use motorized drills to make easy work of the tasks. I guess it’s time to feature those tools.
Continue reading “Motorized drills”December 2025 Op Session
I closed out the year hosting an operating session on the HO scale B&O Wheeling Freight Terminal. Crews worked hard to move the inbound freight to awaiting customers and pull the outbound cars.
Continue reading “December 2025 Op Session”3D printed ventilated box car
I bought a pair of HO scale Chesapeake & Ohio 36-foot, double-sheathed ventilated box cars a few months ago. These are 3D printed models available from Yuma Car & Foundry (YC&F) through 3D Central.
Continue reading “3D printed ventilated box car”The Minster Branch – Update 3
Dave Campbell returns with another update on his HO scale Minster branch of the Nickel Plate Road. Here he is with the details.
Construction of the Minster Branch has proceeded nicely and I’ve completed more during the hot weather than I expected.
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