Blogs

Definition:   A blog is a discussion or informational website published on the World Wide Web consisting of discrete, often informal diary-style text entries. Posts are typically displayed in reverse chronological order, so that the most recent post appears first, at the top of the web page.

The best model railroad blogs offer hints and tips that will improve the reader’s modelling skills.

Most blogs about model railroading list ‘other blogs’ that the author follows. If you like the blog you are reading, chances are you will find useful those that the author likes.

White River Division” By George Dukta

https://whiteriverdivision.blogspot.com/2018/04/my-new-weathering-mix.html

Muskoka Central II” By Steve Juranics (Muskoka Steve)

https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/41396

Structured Time” By Ken Hutnik

The Niagara Branch by Hunter Hughson

https://theniagarabranch.wordpress.com/2020/04/24/lv-37048-portraits/

G&W Quebec Gatineau Railway by Bernard Hellen

(Bernard is also the owner of miniprints. His Blog showcases his fine art skills and attention to detail in many aspects of the hobby.)

https://qgryinhoscale.wordpress.com/

Modelling the ONR/CP in HO Scale by KAWARTHA59@gmail.com

https://ontariomodelrail.blogspot.com/

Algonquin Railway by Ryan Mendell

https://algonquinrailway.blogspot.com/

The Columbia and Western Railway by Mark Dance

https://www.flickr.com/photos/27907618@N02/sets/72157624106602402

(While not a true blog, the photos and videos – mostly on YouTube – provide an inspiring look at the N scale workmanship of this Vancouver modeller.)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/27907618@N02/sets/72157624106602402

Overland Terminal Railway by Anonymous

https://overlandterminalrailway.blogspot.com/

Southern Alberta Rail by Southern Alberta Railway Club

(1) Southern Alberta Rail – YouTube

My Model Railroad by Mel Perry

https://melvineperry.blogspot.com/

Waterloo Region Model Railroad Club

http://waterlooregionmodelrailwayclub.ca/blog/

Central Vermont Railway by Marty McQuick

https://centralvermontrailway.blogspot.com/2019/01/taking-break.html

Ontario in HO Scale by Hunter Hughson

https://ontarioinhoscale.wordpress.com/

Musings on My Model Railroading Addiction by Stephen Gardiner

https://sjgardiner.wordpress.com/

Chris Nevard Model Railways by Chris Nevard

http://www.nevard.com/

Model Railroad-INFOGuy by Bill Hambly

https://www.model-railroad-infoguy.com/

CP Rail Manitoba & Minnesota Subdivision” by John Longhurst

https://cprailmmsub.blogspot.com/

“The Journal of Model Railroad Design” by Rob Chant

http://www.jomrd.com/index.php

“Boulder Creek Railroad” by Luke Towan

https://www.bouldercreekrailroad.com/

“The JL&T Railroad” by Jas

https://jlandtrailroad.blogspot.com/

“Matt’s Railroad Blog” by Matt

https://bestsnowman.wordpress.com/

“The Position Light” by Jersey Mike

https://position-light.blogspot.com/

“The Virginal Midland HO Railroad Blog” by Shannon Crabtree

https://virginiamidlandrr.blogspot.com/

“Chesapeake, Wheeling and Erie Railroad” by Tom Patterson

https://cwerailroad.blogspot.com/

“GeekDad” by Dave Vollmer

https://geekdad.com/author/davevollmer/

“West Toronto Junction” by Anonymous

This Blog is discontinued but has a wonderful set of DIY entries covering all the basic steps of planning, design and building a layout. WestTorontoJunction

“Pinterest Images Saved” by Frank Bunch

https://www.pinterest.ca/fbud462000/historic-railroad-pictures/

“LanceMindheim.com” by Lance Mindheim

https://lancemindheim.com/

“Shelf Layouts” by Lance Mindheim (Custom Model Railroads)

Custom Model Railroad Builders | Shelf Layouts

“HO Scale Customs” by Brett Wiley

This is more of a commercial than personal. However, there is a trove of great tips and techniques.
HO Scale Customs – Fine Scale Model Railroading Blog & Podcast

“ModelTrainstuff Blog” by ModelTrainstuff

ModelTrainStuff Blog – Powered by ModelTrainStuff – The World’s Best Hobby Shop For Over 100 Years!

“United States Military Railroad” by Bernard Kempinski

USMRR Aquia Line and other Model Railroad Adventures

“Kettle Valley Model Railway” by Coquihalla Man

KETTLE VALLEY MODEL RAILWAY

Modelling the SP” by Tony Thompson

modeling the SP

“Conrail’s Onondaga Cuttoff” by RG Dave

Conrail’s Onondaga Cutoff

“Woodstock Model Railroad Club” by Larry (on behalf of the Woodstock Model Railroad Club

Woodstock Model Railroad Contact ljbrinker@yhoo.ca for info (woodstockmr.blogspot.com)

“Paxton Road” by James Hilton

The modelling workbench of James Hilton… (paxton-road.blogspot.com)

“The Model Railroader’s Notebook” by Scott Perry

The Model Railroader’s Notebook (modelrailroadersnotebook.blogspot.com)

“Vikas Chandler” by Vikas Chandler

The Blog | vikas chander

“Meridian Speedway” by Chris Atkins

THE MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY – Meridian Speedway Blog

Model Rail Train Help Blog

http://blog.model-train-help.com/

Algoma Central in HO Scale

http://vanderheide.ca/blog/

Mike Hammer – Craftsman Structures Blog

https://craftsmanstructures.blogspot.com/

Colin Churcher’s Railway Pages

https://churcher.crcml.org/