Structures for Model Railroads

Magazine, 96 pages, 8.5 x 11 in., Color photographs and illustrations.

Bring your layout to life with structures that tell a story. Gathered from the pages of Railroad Model Craftsman, Structures for Model Railroads offers ideas and inspiration for modelers of every skill level. Inside, you’ll find a wide variety of projects — from rural train stations and country stores to whole city blocks, plus coal sheds, factories, and more. Whether you’re scratch building a detailed interlocking tower or adding a simple loading dock, each article includes practical techniques, clear photos, and expert tips to help you achieve realistic results. Create scenes that capture the character of the railroad you model and make your layout truly your own.

Topics include:
Scribe-and-Break Construction Method,
Classic Station Kitbash,
Scratch build a Coal Shed,
Billboard From a Photo,
Boxcar Sheds,
Creamery Kitbash,
City Block on a Slope,
Four Structures, One Kit,
Scratch built Interlocking Tower,
Kitbash a General Store,
Kitbash a Large Textile Mill,

Edited By Otto M. Vondrak