story begins with a real train that caught our eye.
Was it a gritty local switcher you saw on your commute? A classic steam loco from a museum visit? Maybe a weathered freight car you snapped a photo of and had to recreate?
Share:
The prototype that inspired you
Photos or links if you’ve got them
How you adapted it to your scale/layout
Any challenges you faced trying to match the details?
Whether you’re modeling a specific era, a hometown railroad, or just saw something too cool not to replicate—we’d love to see how you brought real railroading into miniature form.
