a proto-freelance model railroad

in 1:87 Scale.

The Concept

Why proto-freelance and the alternative history that lead to the creation of MDRAIL.

At A Glance

Layout designs, locomotive and rolloing stock schemes, and current construction/operations.

The Experience

MDRAIL in action. On home rails and abroad.

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  • MDRAIL Mattawoman Industrial District (pt. 2): Building the Benchwork using GatorFoam

    MDRAIL Mattawoman Industrial District (pt. 2): Building the Benchwork using GatorFoam

    In my last post, I introduced my latest project layout: The MDRAIL Mattawoman Industrial District — a 1×6 shelf-style layout designed to sit over the fireplace mantle in our bedroom. In that post, we covered the overall concept, the available space, and a quick look at the layout plan (track plan and operational design). In…