A row of working street lights helps complete any city scene. Many commercial models are too delicate, burn out easily, or are too expensive. The Evemodel LQS21 lampposts, at $1.50 each, provide great LED lighting and metal tube construction....

LEDs are great for model building lighting, but working with and soldering individual LEDs can be tricky. Here is a very tiny (3/8-inch square) single LED module that is inexpensive, installs easily, and can be powered by any 12 volt DC power supply....

The beautiful Woodland Scenics J. Frank's IGA Grocery Store came with a great printed shadow-box interior, but you couldn't see it. This model called out for interior lighting, and an LED sign module makes it a 10-minute project....

Preassembled model railroad structures have gained in popularity with more and more modelers as a way to scenic layouts faster. Menard's Hobby Shop is a nice addition to any town scene....

Woodland Scenics Emilio’s Italian Restaurant models a family style restaurant typical of what you would see from the steam era through today. This beautiful structure is the first of their Built-&-Ready® Landmark Structures® to feature their new Just Plug™ Lighting System....

LEDs provide a superior lighting solution over miniature bulbs. LEDs stay cool when lit and are very bright, energy efficient, and extremely reliable. Their long life and reliability are extremely important when installed in engines and buildings, where you really don't want to ever o...

This video series, hosted by Michael Gross, teaches you simple how-to techniques to take an HO scale electric train set and make it a scenic model railroad. This episode discusses DC train control and wiring a power pak....

Model railroad signals typically provide protection against running into an occupied block or running through an improperly aligned turnout. Most model railroads can be signaled using three types of signals: a one-headed block signal, a two-headed interlocking signal, and a one-headed...

Step-by-step assembly instructions for a block detector with built-in delay and logic for 2-color signal indication....

An overview of model railroad detection types and a method of detection using an optoisolator....

Although the cost of the materials is small, you can produce a very believable searchlight signal with these simple parts....