I got the kit all together and working and it’s a great little model, it functions nicely too. Now just needs some paint but otherwise it’s done being built. #modelrailroad

Got this customized MI&W athearn bluebox diesel model. It’s an interesting loco, with hoses to the axle boxes on one side and other separately fitted details like chains. It’s very well built too, but the light does need replacing. A great runner too. #modelrailroad

#1 and 51 glamor shots together on the layout #modelrailroad

Some glamor shots of 51 #modelrailroad

I really enjoyed this show mainly for the nice vendor I met. They were very kind and we talked about custom models and kits we both have worked on for a while. They were selling some kits and custom models they had built so I picked up the two locos. They gave me a free kit too. #modelrailroad

Went to a train show recently. It was a small show but I got a few interesting things and met a really nice vendor. I got two custom steam locomotives and a free kit from the nice vendor I met and a caboose to match another steam loco I already have. #modelrailroad

Got this new and unopened Arbour Models Sierra 4-6-0 kit. All its parts are present inside the box. It looks to be a fun project, though it seems like it will be a bit fiddly to work on. Still a great model to build! #modelrailroad

A recent repair and custom project, a Varney F3 metal kit. Got it used at a show a while ago. It’s a great kit and runs really well. I decided to strip the little bit of paint it still had and keep it in its shiny metal look as I liked it and no paint liked to stick without chipping. #modelrailroad

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he's the one you know #ttte #thomas #art

Just got done working on a rather different model from my usual. Found a Rivarossi Berkshire dismantled in a drawer at my parents and decided it needed some love. Outshopped as a ProtoLance ATSF 4193 Lima Berkshire, its certainly been lovely to work on. #ModelTrains #ModelRailroading

Going to see about re-starting up a YouTube channel to showcase videos of my models, customs, and other train related things. Thinking of starting it out with a collection video possibly if I decide to do it as I do have a large and varying collection of locomotives and rolling stock #modelrailroad

Working on upgrading my loco shelves to be friendlier to my locomotives. So far it’s looking promising. Each shelf has 16 rows for ho scale engines, with each spot being 15in long. I will add a shelf to accommodate really large locos but so far it works good for all I currently have. #modelrailroad

Berkshire family photo #modelrailroad #berkshirelocomotive

After many months of work, the large 1/20 scale 4-4-0 is complete! I custom painted it, designed the decals for/applied them, and did extensive weathering to match real life examples. #modeltrain #train

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Picked up a few new cabooses for cheap. The Conrail and SantaFe are both atlas while the C&O is a proto 2000. They are great models, and the C&O has lights inside which are nice. The SantaFe had been modified by its previous owner to have working lamps but the electronics are damaged #modelrailroad

A fun little piece of equipment, a Bachmann spectrum MOW speeder and crane. A fantastic little model that’s really heavy for its size and runs great. It even handles switches and uneven track incredibly well. Really enjoy how the crane is posable. #modelrailroad

An amazing new addition to my collection, a proto 2000 heritage 2-8-8-2 mallet! It’s a fantastic model with incredible detail, and runs incredibly well. My second articulated steam loco too and one of my largest ho scale locos. It’s a great locomotive! #modelrailroad

After a few years with what was my first crappy weathering job I got around to making it look better with help from an airbrush and some new techniques I’ve learned since then. Have to say it looks pretty good, quite better than what it was. #modelrailroad

Decided to try weathering with an airbrush on this loco, and I have to say I’m happy with the results I got for a first time, not the best but still good #modelrailroad

Another locomotive I’m working on fixing, a 4-6-0 steam loco. Fixed up and repainted and it’s looking nice so far, just have to fix the electrical connection from loco to tender to get rid of a short but it’s looking good otherwise. #modelrailroad

Got the loco done cosmetically and it looks a lot different from the damaged model it once was. Added new handrails and a scratch built smoke box door. The first model painted with my new airbrush too. Kept its original number. Just need to find new valve gear and clean the mechanism #modelrailroad

The 4-6-2 is looking more complete and a lot better now. Scratchbuilt the smokebox door and patched up some parts that were broken off. Upgraded it to have proper handrails too. Not as good as the original but it doesn’t look too bad, still more work to do on it too #modelrailroad

first leg of the CFR is operational. Despite being DC analog I've isolated every siding so multiple locos can be operated independently

Finished for Awdry Ex Comm build of the @westcliffworkshops.bsky.social wonderful Douglas kit. No, I haven’t gone to the yellow side, this is a build for @oldvera.bsky.social Complete with my motion bash method ;)

Okay, I feel like I am at a stage where I am comfortable to show everyone my secret project. Still a little way to go, but here's hoping for Friday! 🤞

Ok so I think the Lionel Thomas is awesome, but also it’s fittings suck, so allow me to introduce how I’ve decided to spend an hour: I redrew some fittings for it that I think would make the base Lionel Thomas a million times more visually appealing! Also an American tour variant for fun

Here’s some other really cool finds from a recent train show. I got this damaged rivarossi 4-6-0 for cheap, and it does run, just missing its smoke box door and some rods. Going to fix it up and repaint it. #modelrailroad

A very amazing find at a train show, this complete brass Berkshire! It’s a beautiful model, many details, lighting, and runs really great with a great mechanism. Got for an insanely cheap price too! possibly my best show find yet! Needs few paint touchups and it will be even better! #modelrailroad

This was a fun challenge to take part in, and I look forward to doing it again when another Awdry Extravaganza roles around! #ttte #justlikeawdry #modelrailway

Here’s a thread of models from a recent show. Can’t wait for some of these to release! My wallet on the other hand is crying. #modelrailroad

The Bachmann Thomas line is looking great, the new Stanley and sir Handel are looking beautiful! The new wagons look great too! #ttte #modelrailway #bachmann

Here is the full page of the new bachmann thomas announcements #ttte #modelrailway #bachmann

So I was at a train show and Bachmann had a new release catalog and look what’s there, and who’s there. Bachmann Thomas FLYING SCOTSMAN!!!! WHAT! #ttte #modelrailway #bachmann

A great find to add to the collection, a spectrum 4-6-0. It’s a fantastic little model with lots of weight. Has a lot of metal parts and many great separate details. It’s a good runner too. #modelrailroad

Had a little fun making a short Down The Mine video with my #JustLikeAwdry diorama, enjoy! #ttte #modelrailroad #modelrailway

Here is my entry for the #JustLikeAwdry diorama challenge! My diorama is the scene in which Thomas is falling into the mine. I found it fitting since the Down The Mine pilot recently released and it was simple to do since I was short on spare time to work on it. #ttte

A great model shop find, a full a-b-a CNW diesel set by Proto 2000. They are great models and run great with great details. One of the a units is missing the top fan but I can easily replace it. Got for a super great price. Model shop finds are the best! #modelrailroad

Berkshires, Ham, and Bacon #modelrailroad

This is a fun little kit of a steam rotary snowplow by athearn. The plow spins from rubber bands on the front truck, and it works really well after some added weight, oil, and a bit of running in. Need to give it a tender and paint it to make it really good looking. #modelrailroad

My collection of salvaged C-Liners. Each was repaired or rebuilt with scrap parts I had, with the U.P. one being a full build of scrap parts. Funny enough each loco also had the same issue where their front truck was ripped off. All are good runners now and are really good locos! #modelrailroad

Got these two athearn rdc units at a model shop a little while ago. They are almost brand new, one is driven and the other is a dummy. For a rubber band drive loco it’s actually not that bad, but is still a bit speedy. A nice addition to my collection and an interesting one too! #modelrailroad

My collection of GP30 diesel locos so far. All are bachmann, three are spectrum, one is regular and has dcc. I love these diesels, they are just great models!

Thomas v2 is feeling really smooth now on his main shell components, now I just have to iron out a few bumps and add the smaller parts before painting. Sanding is taking a long time, and the dust is plentiful. #ttte #modelrailroad #modelrailway

Time to sand, putty, sand,putty, sand, putty, you get the idea. Tedious but worth it for a smooth finish. Still lots more to do but looking good so far on v2! #modelrailroad #ttte #modelrailway

I now have two different types of the Pennsylvania K4 in my collection. Both are great models to have and I like how they look together. #modelrailroad

I just love Berkshire steam locomotives! #modelrailroad

I recently got these two Fleischmann coaches. These are really great looking models, amazing paintwork and details and even a great looking interior and a working pantograph on the restaurant coach. Got them for a great price too! I really like how these models look! #modelrailroad #modelrailway

It’s amazing that this loco is able to navigate my small layout that has super tight curves, especially since it has no blind driving wheels. There is a small slowdown on the tightest area but it still makes it around without issue. This loco is pretty impressive! #modelrailroad #modelrailway