Interurban Era
@interurbanera.bsky.social
I make chill scale modeling videos
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+ Build custom model railroads for clients
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Ah SHIT they got me! WALLET DOWN!! WALLET DOWN!! 💰 🔥
November 28, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Ah SHIT they got me! WALLET DOWN!! WALLET DOWN!! 💰 🔥
Time to breathe a sigh of relief.
November 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Time to breathe a sigh of relief.
Should I release my next video ON thanksgiving or wait until the weekend?
November 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Should I release my next video ON thanksgiving or wait until the weekend?
The hands-down best resource for kitbashed Mexican steam and other models is this website: www.rihel.com/LuisJauregui...
I also suggest following modeler and architect Raymundo Collada on insta, he's another titan of NdeM modeling.
I also suggest following modeler and architect Raymundo Collada on insta, he's another titan of NdeM modeling.
November 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The hands-down best resource for kitbashed Mexican steam and other models is this website: www.rihel.com/LuisJauregui...
I also suggest following modeler and architect Raymundo Collada on insta, he's another titan of NdeM modeling.
I also suggest following modeler and architect Raymundo Collada on insta, he's another titan of NdeM modeling.
So, there's a few models that people have used for the basis of their QR-1 kitbash. Since the QR-1 is "smaller" than most US 4-8-4's no regular Bachmann or BLI engine will cut it, you'll have to go brass:
-DL&W Q-4
-SP GS-8
..are usually the models chosen to make a QR-1. I recommend the GS-8
-DL&W Q-4
-SP GS-8
..are usually the models chosen to make a QR-1. I recommend the GS-8
November 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
So, there's a few models that people have used for the basis of their QR-1 kitbash. Since the QR-1 is "smaller" than most US 4-8-4's no regular Bachmann or BLI engine will cut it, you'll have to go brass:
-DL&W Q-4
-SP GS-8
..are usually the models chosen to make a QR-1. I recommend the GS-8
-DL&W Q-4
-SP GS-8
..are usually the models chosen to make a QR-1. I recommend the GS-8
So, in the "Angloverse", there really isn't. However....I've been amassing information to do the same.
What you really need is all the resources from the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis J3 class like 576 for overall dimensions, they're identical (except detail parts/smokebox front).
(pt.1/?)
What you really need is all the resources from the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis J3 class like 576 for overall dimensions, they're identical (except detail parts/smokebox front).
(pt.1/?)
November 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
So, in the "Angloverse", there really isn't. However....I've been amassing information to do the same.
What you really need is all the resources from the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis J3 class like 576 for overall dimensions, they're identical (except detail parts/smokebox front).
(pt.1/?)
What you really need is all the resources from the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis J3 class like 576 for overall dimensions, they're identical (except detail parts/smokebox front).
(pt.1/?)
Random FB marketplace find: a VERY fallout-coded 1959 Dodge COE truck, complete with an adorable dog.
November 26, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Random FB marketplace find: a VERY fallout-coded 1959 Dodge COE truck, complete with an adorable dog.
"May, 1958 Larry Kostka took these views of PCC 7186 being taken to the interchange by L-201. This car, like most of the post-war PCC's would be stripped for parts to be used in the building of 6000 series "L" cars by St. Louis Car Company."
This little line is under 2mi long, great modeling idea!
This little line is under 2mi long, great modeling idea!
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
"May, 1958 Larry Kostka took these views of PCC 7186 being taken to the interchange by L-201. This car, like most of the post-war PCC's would be stripped for parts to be used in the building of 6000 series "L" cars by St. Louis Car Company."
This little line is under 2mi long, great modeling idea!
This little line is under 2mi long, great modeling idea!
This Boston Elevated articulated set is reminiscent of one of those first few kitbashes you do when you've just started out. Ambitious, undercooked, but still a lot of fun.
November 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This Boston Elevated articulated set is reminiscent of one of those first few kitbashes you do when you've just started out. Ambitious, undercooked, but still a lot of fun.
Now THIS is a passenger train!
This is 1980's Ferrocarril Pacifico, presumably "La Balla" (The Bullet) with the freshly purchased D&H 17 on the point, but ironically the PA isn't the rarest unit in the consist!
This is 1980's Ferrocarril Pacifico, presumably "La Balla" (The Bullet) with the freshly purchased D&H 17 on the point, but ironically the PA isn't the rarest unit in the consist!
November 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Now THIS is a passenger train!
This is 1980's Ferrocarril Pacifico, presumably "La Balla" (The Bullet) with the freshly purchased D&H 17 on the point, but ironically the PA isn't the rarest unit in the consist!
This is 1980's Ferrocarril Pacifico, presumably "La Balla" (The Bullet) with the freshly purchased D&H 17 on the point, but ironically the PA isn't the rarest unit in the consist!
Meanwhile: solid Rock island inspiration nets a decent result:
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Meanwhile: solid Rock island inspiration nets a decent result:
A second generation EMD is the perfect blank canvas to see if any paint scheme is actually a good design, and.....chat, this ain't it.
Imagine stocking light blue, dark blue and dark blue-gray when one of those colors would suffice. FFS.
Imagine stocking light blue, dark blue and dark blue-gray when one of those colors would suffice. FFS.
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 AM
A second generation EMD is the perfect blank canvas to see if any paint scheme is actually a good design, and.....chat, this ain't it.
Imagine stocking light blue, dark blue and dark blue-gray when one of those colors would suffice. FFS.
Imagine stocking light blue, dark blue and dark blue-gray when one of those colors would suffice. FFS.
Have a watercolor of one of the concepts for the ALTA F45 I did a while back.
November 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Have a watercolor of one of the concepts for the ALTA F45 I did a while back.
Really incredible 1940 tempra paint & gouache illustration done by EMD industrial designer Paul Meyer of the EMD FT demonstrator scheme.
What an INDREDIBLE illustration style too, the reflections and highlights are especially beautiful.
What an INDREDIBLE illustration style too, the reflections and highlights are especially beautiful.
November 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Really incredible 1940 tempra paint & gouache illustration done by EMD industrial designer Paul Meyer of the EMD FT demonstrator scheme.
What an INDREDIBLE illustration style too, the reflections and highlights are especially beautiful.
What an INDREDIBLE illustration style too, the reflections and highlights are especially beautiful.
Is always fun to model the ALTA in the 60s with rebuilt first generation diesels alongside the last of steam
November 24, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Is always fun to model the ALTA in the 60s with rebuilt first generation diesels alongside the last of steam
Began weathering models full time at 16, burned out at 23. Went to Italy for an industrial design apprenticeship, came back, went to college for it, did well. Graduated and worked at an abusive hardware startup. Quit. Got cold called to build a train layout, now build layouts and love it!
November 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Began weathering models full time at 16, burned out at 23. Went to Italy for an industrial design apprenticeship, came back, went to college for it, did well. Graduated and worked at an abusive hardware startup. Quit. Got cold called to build a train layout, now build layouts and love it!
November 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Ebay find of the day: someone who actually knows how to do product photography!
While I wouldn't bother trying to upgrade this ancient brass HH660 myself with the excellent Atlas offering existing, I admire the great shots they took to sell it.
While I wouldn't bother trying to upgrade this ancient brass HH660 myself with the excellent Atlas offering existing, I admire the great shots they took to sell it.
November 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Ebay find of the day: someone who actually knows how to do product photography!
While I wouldn't bother trying to upgrade this ancient brass HH660 myself with the excellent Atlas offering existing, I admire the great shots they took to sell it.
While I wouldn't bother trying to upgrade this ancient brass HH660 myself with the excellent Atlas offering existing, I admire the great shots they took to sell it.
Why is it, like twice as tall as an outback should be? They should be friendly, approachable offroad capable wagons!!
Too chonky, too ugly. Especially when Toyota and Ford are making much more handsome vehicles in the same lineup.
Too chonky, too ugly. Especially when Toyota and Ford are making much more handsome vehicles in the same lineup.
November 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Why is it, like twice as tall as an outback should be? They should be friendly, approachable offroad capable wagons!!
Too chonky, too ugly. Especially when Toyota and Ford are making much more handsome vehicles in the same lineup.
Too chonky, too ugly. Especially when Toyota and Ford are making much more handsome vehicles in the same lineup.
Hey #Detroit / #Windsor residents: "the Zug island hum" stopped when they demolished the steel mill site, I hope?
I remember reading about this phenomenon, most likely chalking it up to the electric furnace they were using in the mill, but haven't heard anything about it since.
I remember reading about this phenomenon, most likely chalking it up to the electric furnace they were using in the mill, but haven't heard anything about it since.
November 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Brainy idea: regular beer can + the craft beer plastic lid things:
Boom. Saves time and looks industrial.
Boom. Saves time and looks industrial.
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Brainy idea: regular beer can + the craft beer plastic lid things:
Boom. Saves time and looks industrial.
Boom. Saves time and looks industrial.
Then, I'd actually use a carefully cleaned out real beer can of your own favorite brand. I'd use soap to remove any residue and maybe cap the opened lid if you can.
Another funny variant of this would be an Ocean Spray cranberry sauce can.
If you want to use tallboy cans, use this Athearn tank:
Another funny variant of this would be an Ocean Spray cranberry sauce can.
If you want to use tallboy cans, use this Athearn tank:
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Then, I'd actually use a carefully cleaned out real beer can of your own favorite brand. I'd use soap to remove any residue and maybe cap the opened lid if you can.
Another funny variant of this would be an Ocean Spray cranberry sauce can.
If you want to use tallboy cans, use this Athearn tank:
Another funny variant of this would be an Ocean Spray cranberry sauce can.
If you want to use tallboy cans, use this Athearn tank:
This is super easy actually! Buy some cheap old Varney, Lifelike, Athearn, Walthers, or other 40' tank car model. Then use the frame from it. Then buy ladders from Central Valley
Top recs:
Walthers, Athearn, Tichy.
Will work, needs mods
Lifelike, Varney, Bachmann, AHM
Top recs:
Walthers, Athearn, Tichy.
Will work, needs mods
Lifelike, Varney, Bachmann, AHM
November 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
This is super easy actually! Buy some cheap old Varney, Lifelike, Athearn, Walthers, or other 40' tank car model. Then use the frame from it. Then buy ladders from Central Valley
Top recs:
Walthers, Athearn, Tichy.
Will work, needs mods
Lifelike, Varney, Bachmann, AHM
Top recs:
Walthers, Athearn, Tichy.
Will work, needs mods
Lifelike, Varney, Bachmann, AHM
Why are HO scale sideboom pipelaying tractors so eyewateringly expensive? The "cheapest" one is this First Gear model which looks pretty wonky: $105(!!)
The brass overland example is north of $800. Puh-leeez
The brass overland example is north of $800. Puh-leeez
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Why are HO scale sideboom pipelaying tractors so eyewateringly expensive? The "cheapest" one is this First Gear model which looks pretty wonky: $105(!!)
The brass overland example is north of $800. Puh-leeez
The brass overland example is north of $800. Puh-leeez