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		<title>Make These Pre-Weathered Old Derelict Background Buildings To Add Character and Realism To Your Model Railroad</title>
		<link>https://blog.model-train-help.com/2025/05/make-these-pre-weathered-old-derelict-background-buildings-to-add-character-and-realism-to-your-model-railroad.html?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=make-these-pre-weathered-old-derelict-background-buildings-to-add-character-and-realism-to-your-model-railroad</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Anderson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 03:53:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>You can download the plans for all 10 derelict at https://www.modelbuildings.org/background-buildings</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com/2025/05/make-these-pre-weathered-old-derelict-background-buildings-to-add-character-and-realism-to-your-model-railroad.html">Make These Pre-Weathered Old Derelict Background Buildings To Add Character and Realism To Your Model Railroad</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com">Model Train Help Blog</a>.</p>
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<p>You can download the plans for all 10 derelict at </p>



<p><a href="https://www.modelbuildings.org/background-buildings/">https://www.modelbuildings.org/background-buildings</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com/2025/05/make-these-pre-weathered-old-derelict-background-buildings-to-add-character-and-realism-to-your-model-railroad.html">Make These Pre-Weathered Old Derelict Background Buildings To Add Character and Realism To Your Model Railroad</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com">Model Train Help Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>WATCH This Free Demo Showing How To Make Background Industry Building For Your Model Train Layout</title>
		<link>https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/02/watch-this-free-demo-showing-how-to-make-background-industry-builing-for-your-model-train-layout.html?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=watch-this-free-demo-showing-how-to-make-background-industry-builing-for-your-model-train-layout</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Anderson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:05:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>You can download the plans for these background industry buildings at https://www.modelbuildings.org/rail-yard-warehouses-pack-deal The web page also has a helpful chart showing the approximate sizes of these buildings in HO scale, OO scale, N scale as well as the life size equivalent.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/02/watch-this-free-demo-showing-how-to-make-background-industry-builing-for-your-model-train-layout.html">WATCH This Free Demo Showing How To Make Background Industry Building For Your Model Train Layout</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com">Model Train Help Blog</a>.</p>
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<p>You can download the plans for these background industry buildings at </p>



<p><a href="https://www.modelbuildings.org/rail-yard-warehouses-pack-deal">https://www.modelbuildings.org/rail-yard-warehouses-pack-deal</a></p>



<p>The web page also has a helpful chart showing the approximate sizes of these buildings in HO scale, OO scale, N scale as well as the life size equivalent.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/02/watch-this-free-demo-showing-how-to-make-background-industry-builing-for-your-model-train-layout.html">WATCH This Free Demo Showing How To Make Background Industry Building For Your Model Train Layout</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com">Model Train Help Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>How To Maximize Your Track Space &#8211; WATCH VIDEO</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Anderson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 03:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Save up to 77% on background building plans here https://www.modelbuildings.org/background-buildings/ Download the latest catalog showing the full range of buildings here https://www.modelbuildings.org/catalog/</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/12/how-to-maximize-your-track-space.html">How To Maximize Your Track Space &#8211; WATCH VIDEO</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com">Model Train Help Blog</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Save up to 77%</strong> on background building plans here <a href="https://www.modelbuildings.org/background-buildings/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.modelbuildings.org/background-buildings/</a></p>



<p><strong>Download the latest catalog</strong> showing the full range of buildings here <a href="https://www.modelbuildings.org/catalog/">https://www.modelbuildings.org/catalog/</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/12/how-to-maximize-your-track-space.html">How To Maximize Your Track Space &#8211; WATCH VIDEO</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com">Model Train Help Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>NEW RELEASE!!! 5 Background Industry Buildings. Watch How This Creamery Is Constructed</title>
		<link>https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/06/new-release-5-background-industry-buildings-watch-how-this-creamery-is-constructed.html?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=new-release-5-background-industry-buildings-watch-how-this-creamery-is-constructed</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Anderson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:47:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This sped up tutorial shows construction of the Farmers Co-Op Creamery Dairy Factory Building in OO scale. The plans can also be made to S scale, HO, scale, or N scale. The new series also includes: the Harvest Fresh Grain Distributors Building, P.G. Robertson Manufacturing Industries Building, United Rail Distributors Gold Storage Warehouse and Offices [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/06/new-release-5-background-industry-buildings-watch-how-this-creamery-is-constructed.html">NEW RELEASE!!! 5 Background Industry Buildings. Watch How This Creamery Is Constructed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com">Model Train Help Blog</a>.</p>
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<p>This sped up tutorial shows construction of the Farmers Co-Op Creamery Dairy Factory Building in OO scale. The plans can also be made to S scale, HO, scale, or N scale. The new series also includes: the Harvest Fresh Grain Distributors Building,  P.G. Robertson Manufacturing Industries Building, United Rail Distributors Gold Storage Warehouse and Offices Building, and the G.J. Manufacturing Industries Building. You can view the new series and download the plans here &#8211;</p>



<p><a href="https://www.modelbuildings.org/railroad-industries-scale-models">https://www.modelbuildings.org/railroad-industries-scale-models</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/06/new-release-5-background-industry-buildings-watch-how-this-creamery-is-constructed.html">NEW RELEASE!!! 5 Background Industry Buildings. Watch How This Creamery Is Constructed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com">Model Train Help Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>How To Make This 5-Piece Background Structure Tutorial 1 Step By Step</title>
		<link>https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/01/how-to-make-this-5-piece-background-structure-tutorial-1-step-by-step.html?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=how-to-make-this-5-piece-background-structure-tutorial-1-step-by-step</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Anderson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This background structure is interesting because it has different dimensions to it. It can be made to HO scale, OO, S,, or N scale. To see this and the other 5 buildings in this series go to https://www.modelbuildings.org/6-railroad-industrial-background-ho-scale-models</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/01/how-to-make-this-5-piece-background-structure-tutorial-1-step-by-step.html">How To Make This 5-Piece Background Structure Tutorial 1 Step By Step</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com">Model Train Help Blog</a>.</p>
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<p>This background structure is interesting because it has different dimensions to it. It can be made to HO scale, OO, S,, or N scale. To see this and the other 5 buildings in this series go to </p>



<p><a href="https://www.modelbuildings.org/6">https://www.modelbuildings.org/6</a><a href="https://www.modelbuildings.org/6-railroad-industrial-background-ho-scale-models/">-railroad-industrial-background-ho-scale-models</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/01/how-to-make-this-5-piece-background-structure-tutorial-1-step-by-step.html">How To Make This 5-Piece Background Structure Tutorial 1 Step By Step</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com">Model Train Help Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Run-Down (Maybe Abandoned) Buildings To Make And Position Behind Your Railroad Tracks</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Anderson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 23:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>One of these models has be ravaged by fire and the others have certainly seen better days. It is the kind of reason that is impossible to replicate in plastic. The background buildings in this series can be made to HO scale, OO, or N scale size and the plans are now available for download [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com/2022/12/run-down-maybe-abandoned-buildings-to-make-and-position-behind-your-railroad-tracks.html">Run-Down (Maybe Abandoned) Buildings To Make And Position Behind Your Railroad Tracks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com">Model Train Help Blog</a>.</p>
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<p>One of these models has be ravaged by fire and the others have certainly seen better days. It is the kind of reason that is impossible to replicate in plastic. The background buildings in this series can be made to HO scale, OO, or N scale size and the plans are now available for download at <a href="https://www.modelbuildings.org/background-buildings">https://www.modelbuildings.org/background-buildings</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com/2022/12/run-down-maybe-abandoned-buildings-to-make-and-position-behind-your-railroad-tracks.html">Run-Down (Maybe Abandoned) Buildings To Make And Position Behind Your Railroad Tracks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.model-train-help.com">Model Train Help Blog</a>.</p>
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