Pine Mountain The Story of:
Pine Mountain was created by Billie Jo Dood, (MY Wife) She started with styrophone and then covered it with a clay she learned to make on line. Then she begin the painting process. Dark Brown, Grays,...
Our Lighthouses
Hello, on our family layout we have two lighthouses on each side of Destiny’s Harbor. If the layout could be extended, you would see the beautiful water and the surrounding mountains. You see, one�...
Crafting Realistic Landscapes for Your HO Scale Layout
# Crafting Realistic Landscapes for Your HO Scale Layout Creating a realistic landscape for your HO scale model railroad layout is both an art and a science. HO scale, with its 1:87 ratio, is one of ...
Garrettvile Yard (NS) Division
Garrettville Yard, NS Maintenance and MOW Sub-Divisional Station. This department fuels all locomotives assigned to the yard, including CSX. Also, there is a single-door maintenance garage to service ...
Our Locomotives History
Our Ho scale Locomotives are based off of "Prototypes) in real life. To begin we must first define two of the Layout types: In model railroading, "prototype" refers to the real-life railroad th...
Destiny's peak
Destiny’s Peak is the newest addition to our layout. Bj is an artist (in my opinion) here is the official story in relations to why this is on our layout: As the story goes many years ago there w...
Garrettville Railroad Museum
The old Boston & Maine railroad station here in Garrettville is now, part museum, and lodging for CSX and NS overnight workers. Most people live here in Garrettville, but occasionally we have visitors...
Maintenance of way HO Scale Trains
Maintenance of Way in HO Scale Trains: A Detailed Guide HO scale trains, with their 1:87 ratio, are among the most popular model train sizes due to their balance of detail and space efficiency. Wit...
Operational Realism: Simulating Real Railroad Operations
Operational Realism: Simulating Real Railroad Operations Railroads have long been the backbone of transportation, moving goods and passengers across vast distances with efficiency and reliability. ...
Innovative Track Planning for Small Spaces in HO Scale
### Innovative Track Planning for Small Spaces in HO Scale Model railroading in HO scale is a beloved hobby, allowing enthusiasts to recreate expansive landscapes and intricate railway systems. How...
Our Family Layout
Garrett Family Layout started about five years ago. It has changed many times over the years. One of the main reasons for creating this layout was to have quality time with family. Model railroading c...
Mastering DCC for Your Model Railroad
Mastering DCC for Your Model Railroad Digital Command Control (DCC) has revolutionized the hobby of model railroading by providing unparalleled control over trains, accessories, and layouts. For bo...