model-railroad-infoguy.com

50 years of loving trains

Looking for Ways to Enjoy Your Model Railroad More?

If you'd like to improve your model railroad with these free tips and techniques, read on!

*Author Bill Hambly*

I've been playing with trains and building layouts for more than 50 years.

My site is for beginners and average guys and gals who like model trains. Seasoned model railroaders will also find some nuggets of information and photos I've picked up on my journey.

I've learned a lot, made many mistakes (and still do) and have developed some favorite techniques. Now that I'm retired I can take the time to share what I've learned with you.

Here's what you'll find on this website

If you like train-photos there are lots here from railroad clubs, conventions and layout tours. Check them out and be inspired.

There are pages here with lots of tips I've picked up during a lifetime of being around prototype trains and model trains. These include starting a model railroad, techniques for hand-laying track at a reasonable cost, wiring your railroad with DCC, making scenery and backdrops, introducing train operations to give your railroad purpose, and my favorite modeling tools to make the work easier and more fun.

I model mainly in HO, HON3 (narrow gauge) and G scale. However, there's lots here about all scales including live steam and radio-control videos.

There are also pictures and video clips of prototype full-size railways such as the Canadian Pacific Christmas train and the tourist railroad from Hull to Wakefield, Quebec. There are some pictures of the great storm that destroyed our family-owned railway, the Tobique Valley Railway (TVR) in New Brunswick, now abandoned.

Southpoint on my Utopia Northern RR.

*Southpoint terminal*

There's still quite a bit of scenery to finish, especially around the city of Southpoint behind the terminal office pictured to the left.

Most of my model railroading and railfanning have been done in Canada and the Northeastern region of the United States. There are photos from farther afield and information about world railways that I have visited or read about.

This information site will keep growing. Visit often if you like what you see. You can also join by RSS and receive updates when I post new material. If you haven't used RSS before it is totally anonymous. You'll find RSS on the left Navigation Bar that also lists the main sections of this website for quick linking.

Down the road I'll be looking to you to add in your favorite tips to supplement mine. Feel free to use my photos and I look forward to being able to share your favorite pictures with other modelers around the world. I'd like to add photos from countries beyond North America because I know modelers from around the globe have been visiting my site.

In the meantime, I'm happy to answer emails. Use my Contact Form.

Thanks for dropping by my basement. Let's power up and get rolling!

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