Model Train Media | NScale_Doug | Activity https://modeltrainmedia.com/members/nscale_doug/activity/ Activity feed for NScale_Doug. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:16:15 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 bd368a52f105ff2c691122867c59af14 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9175/#acomment-9215 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 02:23:54 +0100 Looks good.

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Hey Guys,

I actually used static grass for the first time ever.

Noch sponsored me to try out there new static grass applicator and I got some pretty nice results.

I will also […]

]]> fe0d8d616b4190b199ee0ffa63fbe7e5 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9141/#acomment-9152 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:05:10 +0100 @DJDano cool!

In reply to - DJDano posted an update ]]> cb0e8289032dcbe640587be80eef055d NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9033/#acomment-9151 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:01:51 +0100 A freight train without a caboose is like a meal without dessert.

In reply to - DJDano posted an update ]]> 6c75d32accfc926524fb87899e72286c NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9044/#acomment-9150 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:55:37 +0100 Have you settled on a theme for the layout, era, location, etc?

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Heylo all i just joined but I’m slowly getting started with my layout, been using SCARM to make my N Scale Layout.

I have the most recent version attached in the photos plus the […]

]]> 5b3b00dffd2d0af9899bea045b63db7d NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9071/#acomment-9148 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:44:12 +0100 Nice train, looks great. Would love to be a miniature passenger on the train.

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F7s (Broadway Limited Imports for RailSmith) Passenger Cars (RailSmith and Centralia Car Shops)

]]> a126e4d35def5a13a1197a1dd22f4a2f NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9084/#acomment-9147 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:37:58 +0100 Nice, it’ll be great to see it when it’s in place on the layout

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Doing a little more work on the stone arch bridge. Decided to add some more detail to the top.

]]> 2842ab15bea3cef4e731ee37b44bdfc3 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9087/#acomment-9146 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:36:03 +0100 Nice job. A great milestone. The loco ran good and didn’t run off the end of the track😀

In reply to - Pennsylvania_421 posted an update

Its been about 2 months since I started building this layout. Today, I finally ran a train for the first time. Well, it wasn’t really a train. Just a light locomotive. And […]

]]> 645582adf6573f035a0cd17b71329729 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9116/#acomment-9145 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:25:54 +0100 Looking good.

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Started working on the section that sticks out for the L last night. Foam board, glue and plastercast action. Exciting!

]]> dfa6e450f3b46ba4011f70c324d484ec NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9122/#acomment-9144 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:23:13 +0100 Very nice, looking good.

In reply to - BMR777 posted an update Did some work today adding tufts to my layout, including to the base of the billboard.


The billboard is from Menards. Letting everything dry now. Also added an island to the road […]

]]> f63a74bd3248965a9d524e51b9ea94b5 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9141/#acomment-9142 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:19:53 +0100 Nice! What were the loads on the flatcars?

In reply to - DJDano posted an update ]]> a4aa2467bae839ae9debcc13bc869805 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9011/#acomment-9030 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:38:42 +0100 Nice!

In reply to - zak98 posted an update Couple short videos of my yearly holiday train. Shorter this year but a new addition of the BLI holiday business car. Really nice lighting features and model for the money. ]]> 86377ffdc772c7208e52c58c62f35067 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/9018/#acomment-9029 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:36:57 +0100 Does commenting count as a post?

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Hey everyone! I’m super excited to announce a brand-new feature on Model Train Media: Monthly Competitions where you can earn exclusive badges to show off on your profile! 🔥

These […]

]]> deb715ff9925b30f2c092bb9a1408b00 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8994/#acomment-8997 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:42:54 +0100 Very nice!

In reply to - DJDano posted an update ]]> eb15389b419f8941c2d3c34adc72bd33 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8971/#acomment-8996 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:38:08 +0100 @casey-jones the NYC boxcar is by Red Caboose and I’ve also installed body mounted MT couplers on it.

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Added to the fleet this week:

2 Intermountain tank cars

2 Con-Cor boxcars – installed body mounted MT couplers

1 Red Caboose and 1 Micro-Trains boxcar


]]> 5a7d969b26fa9c90aa2370d947a4eb30 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8943/#acomment-8978 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:41:50 +0100 Depends on whether it has a pc board that can be replaced with a decoder or if it requires a wired in decoder.

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Hi, I have a N scale Bachmann F unit from a bachmann train set and i would like to upgrade it to DCC. Whaf decoder would you guys recommend and which decoder would be easist to […]

]]> f838d21ab56107da89038c5165775750 NScale_Doug posted an update: Added to the fleet this week: 2 Intermountain tank cars […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8971/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:24:18 +0100 Added to the fleet this week:

2 Intermountain tank cars

2 Con-Cor boxcars – installed body mounted MT couplers

1 Red Caboose and 1 Micro-Trains boxcar

]]> 4 6215c2e260a7cd61de36b657a827955e NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8811/#acomment-8942 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:34:16 +0100 Great looking loco

In reply to - DJDano posted an update ]]> f08a3a52cdb79a6b1abd2bd9360d174e NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8779/#acomment-8799 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 02:30:40 +0100 Looks like it’s coming along nicely.

In reply to - Modeltrainmedia posted an update ]]> c567f314a44b2ef31bfeb457097b96b8 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8769/#acomment-8773 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:21:01 +0100 …and the cows were completely undisturbed by the passing train.

In reply to - DJDano posted an update ]]> 85a8ff39b43723c02b647f7fa14e5895 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8346/#acomment-8772 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:12:49 +0100 Very nice

In reply to - DJDano posted an update ]]> c9e7d860e9496ac2d7a7d35de1bdc21b NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8657/#acomment-8771 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:35:50 +0100 Very nice!

In reply to - DJDano posted an update ]]> 9884d8debc09acec2420bbc6da4a4d4b NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8253/#acomment-8762 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:16:18 +0100 @DJDano Have to remove some of the metal from the weights to make room.

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Recently finished up decoder installation in CNW #1778, Life-Like GP-18.

]]> 2e1c94a6a1d3229123101d7a08e20d03 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8253/#acomment-8287 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:58:23 +0100 @DJDano Yeah, it turned out well and it runs good. I used a Digitrax DZ126 decoder and added LED lights.

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Recently finished up decoder installation in CNW #1778, Life-Like GP-18.

]]> d99774ab481ef92e3fc51d5b5ecc3113 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8265/#acomment-8286 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:43:56 +0100 Looks like things taking shape nicely

In reply to - Jeff_W87 posted an update ]]> 337a8cfda4538f06074e3a52bd5ab832 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8266/#acomment-8284 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:41:12 +0100 Very nice!

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With the completion of #25, my fleet of Cross Harbor loco’s is complete! Being the only person modeling the Cross Harbor (to my knowledge) in N scale, that makes each of these a […]

]]> 02b3f51e53dc2a34b5dcc33e0ce43d58 NScale_Doug posted an update: Latest additions to the freight car fleet https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8254/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:19:57 +0100 Latest additions to the freight car fleet

]]> 0 3ec30ef44a0dabaf860307809373fe0d NScale_Doug posted an update: Recently finished up decoder installation in CNW […] https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8253/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:15:04 +0100 Recently finished up decoder installation in CNW #1778, Life-Like GP-18.

]]> 6 ef51092af5aa8e3a6f90f0c48296408b NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8225/#acomment-8250 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:49:59 +0100 Nice. ❤ Alcos

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Alco RS3 (Atlas)

]]> 70ea9f4b4f58c4a4241a5a533d27da12 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8215/#acomment-8219 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 02:04:53 +0100 But ballasting is one of the most tedious parts of it.

In reply to - BMR777 posted an update

After being away from the hobby for a while, I forgot how time intensive it can be. I’m working on a 4ft by 2ft HO layout diorama to practice my scenery skills. I set out to ballast a […]

]]> 1644ea6ffbaf11915ab7754cb60acc92 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8215/#acomment-8218 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 02:01:43 +0100 Yes, one could spend every spare minute working on it, there’s always something to do (or re-do). That makes it a great hobby, it’s never finished.

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After being away from the hobby for a while, I forgot how time intensive it can be. I’m working on a 4ft by 2ft HO layout diorama to practice my scenery skills. I set out to ballast a […]

]]> a0394271a9eac3a8af9bc82b89da2348 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8152/#acomment-8155 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:33:49 +0100 🙁

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Farewell to Micro Trains

]]> 2b079598a89c6864bb6f7f9d09b2c0a2 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8069/#acomment-8098 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:16:09 +0100 Great progress 👍

In reply to - Modeltrainmedia posted an update

I’ve been working hard on restoring this old pre-formed layout, and here’s a quick look at what’s changed:

🛠️ What I did so far:

  • Removed as much of the old snow material as […]
]]> b5650ce179a93dee45e841c812613562 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/8019/#acomment-8042 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 03:16:07 +0100 ❤ first generation diesels

In reply to - ApproachMedium posted an update

NW2 #59 and Alco S2 #21 work the float bridge at Bush Terminal, Brooklyn NY.

]]> b4036c240b002dd9495f70dcdc74ece2 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7911/#acomment-7972 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:40:49 +0100 @Andrew ohhh, that has to be the best job, working in a model train store 😀

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Hey everyone!


It’s always nice to pause for a moment and connect, how is your day going?

Whether you’re working on your layout, watching train videos, or just relaxing — drop a […]

]]> e992291712de3d42207624ae9137aca5 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7921/#acomment-7926 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:17:53 +0100 Looks like it’s taking shape nicely

In reply to - Jeff_W87 posted an update Worked on the canyon area of the layout. Sculptamold and smoothing it down, took about 90 minutes. Still have a few more rock castings to make to fill out the back section (even […] ]]> 04110a522843082e7733237eec7cb02e NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7883/#acomment-7925 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:14:13 +0100 Having ridden Amtrak’s Capitol Limited I remember seeing remnants of the Western Maryland right-of-way along the way between Connellsville and Cumberland.

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Here are a couple of shots of my NScale Western Maryland Eastern Sub layout. The two with the photo backdrops were done using Photoshop to generate the background.

]]> c46f0a5ff4f0a68776c8716a8a481dde NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7883/#acomment-7924 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:10:01 +0100 Do you model a specific section of the line or is it a freelance interpretation?

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Here are a couple of shots of my NScale Western Maryland Eastern Sub layout. The two with the photo backdrops were done using Photoshop to generate the background.

]]> 444ae083d51b1dfd929da6a8871d211e NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7883/#acomment-7923 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:15:53 +0100 Very nice 👍

In reply to - DavidB posted an update

Here are a couple of shots of my NScale Western Maryland Eastern Sub layout. The two with the photo backdrops were done using Photoshop to generate the background.

]]> 92d97f5643307376e95f753dcf1ef1b2 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7911/#acomment-7917 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:06:51 +0100 Hope you get ’em all fixed up

In reply to - Modeltrainmedia posted an update

Hey everyone!


It’s always nice to pause for a moment and connect, how is your day going?

Whether you’re working on your layout, watching train videos, or just relaxing — drop a […]

]]> 1e6e7528649148c6f386681796fc2e02 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7773/#acomment-7882 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:39:17 +0100 Hello, I’m Doug, I live in Dallas, TX and I’ve been in N Scale for about 45 years. My modeling era is 1950s/first generation diesel and my favorite roads are CNW, MILW, NKP, NYC, NH, and SAL. I’m also interested in railroad history and collecting books and other information on railroad subjects. I’ve been trying to work on a shelf type…

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I’m 20 years old and I started this platform to bring model train lovers together — not just to post photos, but to really […]

]]> cbca00dff9d1894def33caf79bce39ee NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7870/#acomment-7881 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:20:41 +0100 Very nice!

In reply to - Jeff_W87 posted an update

A short video of a couple of trains running on the layout recently.

]]> 7763a8457700a8339e461fe2146f765e NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/7779/#acomment-7840 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 02:08:22 +0100 Great post to honor Veterans Day

In reply to - Joe_8675309 posted an update 25 Ton US Army Transportation Corps in 1/8 Scale ]]> f469b58d89a821e403cce7a34bcb16a4 NScale_Doug posted a new activity comment https://modeltrainmedia.com/activity-feed/p/5824/#acomment-6564 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 02:14:17 +0100 I’ve bought many items from Trainz on eBay and their service is always superb. One time I needed to return an item and it was completely hassle free. Another time an item arrived damaged and they promptly issued a full refund.

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