Once I printed my first detail part, I was hooked. No more waiting for rare accessories or expensive kits—I can now customize my layout down to the tiniest bench or signal post.
So far, I’ve made:
Custom freight loads
Lineside buildings
Replacement coupler boxes
And even a fully scratch-designed water tower!
Are you designing your own STL files or remixing others from Thingiverse, Printables, or Cults? Do you use FDM for bulkier prints or resin for high-detail jobs?
Let’s share:
✅ What printer and slicer you use
✅ Your best (and worst!) prints
✅ Any go-to tools for cleanup and painting
✅ Links to favorite shared files or models
3D printing has opened up a whole new world for model railroaders—let’s explore it together!
