Model Train Media | Guilford_Railman | Activity https://modeltrainmedia.com/members/joshua/activity/ Activity feed for Guilford_Railman. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:36:38 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.2 en-US 30 hourly 2 f5a039bfb806c44a437f8f3dbdcfa4f6 Guilford_Railman posted an update: Here’s my track plan for the new layout and railroad […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/20217/ Wed, 20 May 2026 07:16:58 +0200 Here’s my track plan for the new layout and railroad called the Prescott Central. It’s a small layout focused on realistic operations.

]]> 1 ed6c6cf71b5fbf58c752605dc1a7d79e Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/17515/#acomment-17578 Tue, 12 May 2026 06:50:58 +0200 @Modeltrainmedia Thanks!

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I’ve finished parts 3 & 4 of my presentation series. If you didn’t know, I’m currently in the process of planning and designing a new layout. These videos demonstrate my […]

]]> 83eb747da856ed266ed4f8ddbd72ec5c Guilford_Railman posted an update: I’ve finished parts 3 & 4 of my presentation series. If […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/17515/ Mon, 11 May 2026 05:24:20 +0200 I’ve finished parts 3 & 4 of my presentation series. If you didn’t know, I’m currently in the process of planning and designing a new layout. These videos demonstrate my thought process on the build. Feel free to check out parts 3 and 4 below:)

Part 3: https://youtu.be/LbaO5GWRdZk?si=6AtnANJkn9nUuBly

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]]> 3 e8fb8360915c1db20ee5bbcbd534394a Guilford_Railman posted an update: I’ve been creating and uploading power point presentations […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/17052/ Fri, 01 May 2026 06:48:21 +0200 I’ve been creating and uploading power point presentations on my channel. I’m currently in the process of planning and designing a new layout. These videos demonstrate my thought process on the build. I am currently working on parts 3 and 4. Feel free to check out parts 1 and 2:)

Part one:

https://youtu.be/aseWmCZURDk?si=GSeDFIMRWVcQw5lU

Part…

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]]> 1 b4db745e00fb1a588609eace6d9c64f4 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16796/#acomment-16815 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:36:21 +0200 @casey-jones Thanks!

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Before I can begin to design my new layout, I need to get back to basics. Since I was inspired by Lance Mindheim to rethink my design process, I figured the best approach […]

]]> 98eae93affd8c3f5001b44a2eaa17dee Guilford_Railman posted an update: Before I can begin to design my new layout, I need to […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16796/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:39:41 +0200 Before I can begin to design my new layout, I need to get back to basics. Since I was inspired by Lance Mindheim to rethink my design process, I figured the best approach and first step was to read some books by the man himself:)

]]> 2 e260af7b6a23898bc072f2db2c02e06b Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16650/#acomment-16678 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:09 +0200 @casey-jones It definitely is a common trend amongst many model railroaders. There’s so much amazing stuff to model but unfortunately space is usually an issue for most. Selective compression is also important! The smaller the space, the harder it is to find a could balance between our desires and reality. For me, I’ve realized I want to model a… Read more

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I’ve been listening to many episodes of Ray Arnott’s wonderful podcast ‘Around the Layout’. He’s interviewed Lance Mindheim a couple of times and it got me thinking about […]

]]> 59faa43498c74931b05f00c38a48a3ea Guilford_Railman posted an update: I’ve been listening to many episodes of Ray Arnott’s […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16650/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:19:52 +0200 I’ve been listening to many episodes of Ray Arnott’s wonderful podcast ‘Around the Layout’. He’s interviewed Lance Mindheim a couple of times and it got me thinking about how I approach model railroading.

I’ve been working on a 9 ft x 9 ft around the walls layout. I changed it to a point-to-point style layout after the loop didn’t work out…

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]]> 3 98a1937fbdfbe62bc519a2eef670ab84 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16437/#acomment-16465 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:25:29 +0200 @casey-jones It definitely is! I like where it’s headed.

In reply to - Guilford_Railman posted an update Made lots of changes on the layout since the VTR/GMRC build wasn’t working out.
https://youtu.be/DONnjBxmJO0?si=wWIyEOY2YlmUnTC8 ]]> 1eb6bb31b2e10d83581b1a381f71e530 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16437/#acomment-16464 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:25:02 +0200 @casey-jones Me too!

In reply to - Guilford_Railman posted an update Made lots of changes on the layout since the VTR/GMRC build wasn’t working out.
https://youtu.be/DONnjBxmJO0?si=wWIyEOY2YlmUnTC8 ]]> 4f2dd28ecdae38d1391160386ed8d139 Guilford_Railman posted an update: Made lots of changes on the layout since the VTR/GMRC […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16437/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:26:23 +0200 Made lots of changes on the layout since the VTR/GMRC build wasn’t working out.

https://youtu.be/DONnjBxmJO0?si=wWIyEOY2YlmUnTC8

]]> 4 8dedfa3d029b1500e8f550e6638dc680 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16410/#acomment-16421 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:19:32 +0200 Cool photo!

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A CP Rail mixed freight comes into the interchange with Maine Central on the Bangor Northern. This is paper mill country.

]]> 35ab2f67af86ae720791b271f6eb315d Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16331/#acomment-16354 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:07:07 +0100 I like the look of those! Great choice.

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At first I did not like the look of how it was turning out so I wanted to try pine trees and I decided I am going fully for this.

I think it will look awesome when filled with pine trees!

]]> eef94438bde13b2e386a46409c5e1c70 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16312/#acomment-16353 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:05:59 +0100 @casey-jones Hoping to have it done within the next couple weeks. Depends on weather. Need to get it painted before I can assemble.

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Currently working on one of the first kits for the layout. This is a Pikestuff kit from Rix Products. I’ll be combining a couple kits to make the ceramic pellets manufacturer for Riverside.

]]> 293f91ac81cbb9e04516ccea15185580 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16312/#acomment-16352 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:05:17 +0100 @Modeltrainmedia Will do!

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Currently working on one of the first kits for the layout. This is a Pikestuff kit from Rix Products. I’ll be combining a couple kits to make the ceramic pellets manufacturer for Riverside.

]]> aa1cf2067f0a27a49d22a7293a5ab192 Guilford_Railman posted an update: Currently working on one of the first kits for the […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16312/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:52:02 +0100 Currently working on one of the first kits for the layout. This is a Pikestuff kit from Rix Products. I’ll be combining a couple kits to make the ceramic pellets manufacturer for Riverside.

]]> 4 6797dca58c6b5e7aa38baebfeb28157d Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/16056/#acomment-16072 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:54:51 +0100 Awesome photo!

In reply to - zak98 posted an update ]]> 42e36f0dfb610866c8595cc9f953bb80 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15867/#acomment-15969 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:08:39 +0100 @Aaron Thank you!

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Here’s the revised look of Riverside. Still need to add a couple more layers of a dark wash onto the rocks to complete the look.

]]> f4675c3b6b669142ebfaa63cf8febde6 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15867/#acomment-15890 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:44:57 +0100 @casey-jones Thanks!

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Here’s the revised look of Riverside. Still need to add a couple more layers of a dark wash onto the rocks to complete the look.

]]> e08262bf75ca89eecbe66f902dba89f9 Guilford_Railman posted an update: Here’s the revised look of Riverside. Still need to add a […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15867/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:04:41 +0100 Here’s the revised look of Riverside. Still need to add a couple more layers of a dark wash onto the rocks to complete the look.

]]> 4 a343ccad926b2c95f2ae98614ef18adf Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15857/#acomment-15866 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:02:38 +0100 Looks great!

In reply to - LoadingGaugeLucy posted an update I attempted to make some foxgloves in TT120! 🤪 What do you think? ]]> 0cffc5104e2d2bc4c135d3cc55f57dff Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15634/#acomment-15637 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:10:12 +0100 Looks great!

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Hey guys this time I tried adding some realism with foliages to make the grass less perfect.

let me know what you think of the results!

greetings Oscar

founder Model Train Media

]]> a06467de9f159be0cd594abdc9aae7f8 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15489/#acomment-15492 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 19:10:23 +0100 That looks awesome!

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Laying down the track for the ground level trolley.

]]> 5887b2f0e3e0d7748b52f08eda850d2b Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15192/#acomment-15381 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:25:40 +0100 Welcome aboard!

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Hello to everyone. I am fairly new to the hobby (3years) and I love it! I started this hobby when my father was passing and I needed something to put my mind at peace. I look forward to […]

]]> b5d784580f83d5c3bd56b595fbf92947 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15103/#acomment-15175 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:51:48 +0100 @Scoopie You’re certainly welcome!

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Hello I just bought the Amfleet 2, Viewliner 1 Intercity Express Phase VI 3-Car Set and also bought the starter set that connected […]

]]> 0285cbaa79fe905fb262e111209664c7 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15103/#acomment-15143 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:12:05 +0100 @Scoopie A siding is a section of track that allows a train to pass by another train. For instance, when two trains are headed towards one another on the same track, one train will be routed to the siding and stopped while the other passes by.

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Hello I just bought the Amfleet 2, Viewliner 1 Intercity Express Phase VI 3-Car Set and also bought the starter set that connected […]

]]> 6e90a0d69d4d496eabb31cdad31ffb67 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15079/#acomment-15134 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:10:04 +0100 @ScottyB Thanks! I had a truss bridge there before and it didn’t hide the transition as good as this bridge does. I can’t wait to get scenery completed. Next step is painting and detailing the rock work.

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Making progress on the rebuilding of this section of my layout, now called Riverside. Old truss bridge is out and a new stone arch bridge has taken its place. New track has […]

]]> 4f92671237bc72e447c108682df58733 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15103/#acomment-15133 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:59:36 +0100 Are you just interested in running Amtrak or any passenger operations? If so, maybe put the station on the main line and use the turnouts to create a siding if you can. You can often find stations with sidings that allow other traffic to pass by while passengers get on/off the train.

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Hello I just bought the Amfleet 2, Viewliner 1 Intercity Express Phase VI 3-Car Set and also bought the starter set that connected […]

]]> eab291c5bd8cd77b7a13651b8bc47e8e Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15111/#acomment-15132 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:55:30 +0100 Beautiful pictures!

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]]> 10cdc0db6aac1623ad4f222c5b77aacd Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15079/#acomment-15087 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:17:38 +0100 @casey-jones Thank you!

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Making progress on the rebuilding of this section of my layout, now called Riverside. Old truss bridge is out and a new stone arch bridge has taken its place. New track has […]

]]> 9bec3c0d5ebc64ddca19ee395be00c21 Guilford_Railman posted an update: Making progress on the rebuilding of this section of […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15079/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:58:41 +0100 Making progress on the rebuilding of this section of my layout, now called Riverside. Old truss bridge is out and a new stone arch bridge has taken its place. New track has been added as well. Not yet weathered.

]]> 4 1f34461fbd6e743219d4c8794d51c3a9 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14994/#acomment-15005 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:17:21 +0100 Very cool! I love these types of locomotives.

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I model 1870 Central Pacific Railroad. Here is my current Power Roster. Building my roster till I can start a Layout.

]]> 24ae7de12b9317c559b333ce0002ed5f Guilford_Railman posted an update: I created some simple switch locks for OPs. These are […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/15004/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:16:09 +0100 I created some simple switch locks for OPs. These are made from laminated cardstock attached to the fascia with velcro and a screw eye drilled into the diagram with a lock attached. During switching sessions, the conductor will need to unlock the switch before the engineer can proceed. Nothing too fancy but this will definitely slow OPs down…

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]]> 1 ed8e8c09ec1ed187fe0f0fbbcc9e80ae Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/3631/#acomment-14951 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:02:26 +0100 Very cool layout and backstory!

In reply to - Conor posted an update in the group Backstory – Your Model Railroad’s Lore

Hi everyone! I’m just starting a new switching layout. This will be a proto-lanced layout. The Framingham and Lowell Railroad, once […]

]]> da1c9536581f5a8c3b73fe7314c94785 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14620/#acomment-14698 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:07:55 +0100 @casey-jones Me either! Still lots of work to do. Hoping to have it completed in a week or two.

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Started work on redoing the rockwork along the river. This will feature a stone arch bridge linking the towns of Riverside (left) and Prescott (right).

]]> 0f9b9d1b5c4f9bc09c9f5183188b266e Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14620/#acomment-14697 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:07:19 +0100 @SpurLineShack Thank you!

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Started work on redoing the rockwork along the river. This will feature a stone arch bridge linking the towns of Riverside (left) and Prescott (right).

]]> 04da957780891cfc3fc964112b7849ce Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14620/#acomment-14696 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:07:05 +0100 @Modeltrainmedia I’m still letting in dry for another day or so and after that I’ll carve the finer details. Hoping to give it a base coat of paint later this week. I hope it’ll look good lol

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Started work on redoing the rockwork along the river. This will feature a stone arch bridge linking the towns of Riverside (left) and Prescott (right).

]]> b68af9e868a163815386218f1b8acf19 Guilford_Railman posted an update: Started work on redoing the rockwork along the river. […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14620/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:38:43 +0100 Started work on redoing the rockwork along the river. This will feature a stone arch bridge linking the towns of Riverside (left) and Prescott (right).

]]> 7 ca2191d30aabe154d86fd7a7368d06cf Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14529/#acomment-14619 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:35:30 +0100 @casey-jones Thanks!

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Here’s some DIY car card boxes I made today. Made from scraps of hardboard.


]]> 50d03e084c77c3afc5615cde8cfa2125 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14528/#acomment-14618 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:33:34 +0100 @casey-jones Thanks!

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I won’t be modeling the GMRC any more. Here’s a video explaining why:

https://youtu.be/tDOJP3YplQc?si=z-2Sp_qECFqBOWsJ

]]> 252dc4bc10959c10f33d7bed4044ed60 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14562/#acomment-14575 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:28:35 +0100 Looks great! Never dry brushed before. I typically use powders on the ballast to add different color tones.

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Today I proceed with weathering the ballast.

it was actually my first time ever dry brushing ballast so I was very curious to find out how difficult it would be.

When starting out […]

]]> 88475635d0dcbcd80c15996b2bf37076 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14572/#acomment-14574 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:27:34 +0100 Very accurate lol

In reply to - SpurLineShack posted an update ]]> 85d50082415d740ccd6ce2108a49b8a3 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14528/#acomment-14560 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:41:36 +0100 @SpurLineShack Thanks! Not the video I wanted to make but I did a test run of OPs using a revised track plan and I’m liking it so far. New video coming soon!

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I won’t be modeling the GMRC any more. Here’s a video explaining why:

https://youtu.be/tDOJP3YplQc?si=z-2Sp_qECFqBOWsJ

]]> df74a9551f07ee810115e26f9a435aa3 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14529/#acomment-14559 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:40:06 +0100 @SpurLineShack Thank you!

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Here’s some DIY car card boxes I made today. Made from scraps of hardboard.


]]> ec31ace4ce131a99fd734e267c976325 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14529/#acomment-14558 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:39:37 +0100 @Modeltrainmedia Thanks!

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Here’s some DIY car card boxes I made today. Made from scraps of hardboard.


]]> 224c0dcfeca870fd929a1185d597a662 Guilford_Railman posted an update: Here’s some DIY car card boxes I made today. Made from […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14529/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:28:07 +0100 Here’s some DIY car card boxes I made today. Made from scraps of hardboard.

]]> 6 7dde393f3f9e3bb450957d7a951f5db8 Guilford_Railman posted an update: I won’t be modeling the GMRC any more. Here’s a video […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/14528/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:26:29 +0100 I won’t be modeling the GMRC any more. Here’s a video explaining why:

https://youtu.be/tDOJP3YplQc?si=z-2Sp_qECFqBOWsJ

]]> 5 d71a4fc86741aab160e6a7939a790ce8 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13373/#acomment-14527 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:23:06 +0100 @SpurLineShack Thanks!

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I’ve been hard at work over the last few days doing research and talking with some individuals on Facebook. I was given copies of the VRS timetables and was able to create […]

]]> 3118ec2ddc0e5c87595379e6dc49c391 Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9799/#acomment-14526 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:22:04 +0100 @SpurLineShack It’s definitely tedious but creates great looking bridges.

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Made some more progress on the foam stone arch bridge.

It’s been painted and partially weathered. Still need to add some darker weathering powders and some highlights.

]]> 9e421d044a1cc0e1250337015ea70c3d Guilford_Railman posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/13726/#acomment-13845 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:24:25 +0100 Welcome to the site! Great group of people here to share the hobby with.

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Hi everyone!

My name is Michael and I am glad to be a member of this new and exciting website.

I am a modeler and a content creator.

I currently have over 4,500 rolling stock – […]

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