Golden Spike!
I finally drove the golden spike on the BC&W layout. I finally drove the golden spike during the last days of August 2026. With the golden spike driven, trains can finally start running. Here is the area…
Building a Bridge Over the Buffalo Creek
Building a bridge over the Buffalo Creek using 3D-printed components. Building a model railroad bridge over the Buffalo Creek was at the top of my to-do list when I decided to build this layout. Hopefully this will…
Grain-Related Structures
Grain-related structures like grain bins and elevator legs I assembled some grain-related structures out of Rix and Walthers kits. I assembled several Rix and Walthers kits to add structures to the main grain elevator facilities along the…
BC&W Layout Trackwork
BC&W HO scale layout trackwork using Peco Streamline Code 70. I completed some trackwork on my BC&W layout, using Peco Streamline Code 70 #6 turnouts and flextrack. First, I painted the subroadbed a tan color to create…
Layout Update June 2026
A layout update video recorded between May and June 2026 This June 2026 layout update video shows the benchwork construction phase, from tearing down the old N scale layout, to setting up the base for the new…
Buffalo Creek & Western Railroad
Serving Montana Heartland Since 1980
