December 2025 Explore Three BNSF Layouts in HO and N Scale

Explore Three BNSF Layouts in HO and N Scale
Trackside takes a tour of three layouts running the BNSF: Micky White’s Easton Railroad in HO, Chet Wachsmuth and Dave Reagan’s HO scale Disasterville, and Al Frasch’s N scale Pilchuck Division of the BNSF. This feature includes an article about the three layouts and about the BNSF itself. You’ll enjoy seeing photos of all three layouts and a railfanning video on the two HO scale layouts.

Snowsheds
Modeled snowsheds of different designs in multiple scales.

Build a Rotating Holiday Scene
In this month’s project, we share the steps to build your own holiday scene, which can changed out if desired.

Pilchuck Division of the BNSF in N Scale

Easton Railroad in HO Scale