structures
Posts about model railroad structures, including houses, industries, bridges, etc.
2026 January Monthly Meeting Recap/Videos
Quick Recap The monthly meeting focused on planning an upcoming open house event, with discussions about registration logistics, map distribution, and signage requirements. Jim Gore presented a detailed clinic on
Modeling Cardstock Buildings – Jim Gore, MMR
Jim Gore, a Master Model Railroader (MMR) from New Hampshire, attended via Zoom and presented a clinic on building structures out of cardstock.
Modeling the Terminal of Toledo – Doug Tagsold
Doug Tagsold from Division 1 attended the meeting in-person and presented a clinic on modeling railroads in the Toledo area during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Five Busy Places on Your Railroad – Rich Mahaney
Rich Mahaney, NCR president, conducted a clinic on five operational features for model railroads, focusing on interchanges, freight houses, team tracks, rail transload facilities, and safety considerations. He provided real-life examples, emphasizing their importance for enhancing operational activity and interest in model railroading, and offered practical modeling tips for enthusiasts.
2025 September Monthly Meeting Recap/Videos
The meeting covered technical issues, equipment updates for a railroad session, and organizational matters like membership challenges and financial reports. Presentations included tree modeling techniques and Tortoise switch machine maintenance. Discussions highlighted difficulties attracting younger members and updates to the NMRA’s Achievement Program website, concluding with a recap of various projects and experiences.
Scenery, Beloved Curse – Ernie Barry
Here are the slides from Ernie’s clinic on creating scenery on his East Raton and Santa Fe railroad.