Masterist Scale Railroad Models

08/29/2026

Although ourselves we are focused on East-European trains, where MSRM founder's roots are from, we also help out with similar causes worldwide as we understand how precious the heritage is. Thus we are spreading the awareness of such topics far and wide regardless of the world locale.

By helping out there might be unexpected help coming in return, regardless of beliefs whether one calls it a Karma or God's blessing.

At MSRM our motivation goes to the Bible, Exodus 20:12 "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee." where honor extends to valuing the heritage built by ancestors.

Have few minutes??? Please read and sign the petition to save India's 1st WDG4D locomotive "VIJAY"🙏

Link to sign petition - https://c.org/tXwDV94zPX (it hardly will take 1 minute)

We are all set to lose one of Indian Railway's precious heritage asset, the very first WDG 4D locomotive numbered 12681, currently under the holding of Eastern Railway's Diesel Loco Shed Andal (UDLD).

This dual-cabbed diesel locomotive is not just a testament to engineering advancement but also an important piece of rail heritage. The default process dictates that the first locomotive of each class is designated for preservation after completing its service life. However, 12681 is instead slated for export, a decision that risks erasing an irreplaceable chapter of our locomotive legacy.

It symbolizes a significant technological stride for Indian Railways, representing the country's capabilities in producing advanced rail technology. It's more than just a machine; it encapsulates a collective memory and pride for rail enthusiasts and professionals alike. Losing this icon to export would mean losing an artifact that holds educational value and historical significance.

We urge the Ministry of Railways to intervene and ensure that 12681 is preserved within India after the end of it's service life. We already have an established procedure and several heritage parks or Railway Museum where this locomotive can be preserved after the end of it's codal life

By keeping 12681 in India, we demonstrate our commitment to valuing our historical achievements. We call on every train enthusiast, cultural historian, and responsible citizen to support this cause.

Let's ensure Indian Railways' first WDG4D locomotive remains where it belongs, at home, inspiring generations as a cherished piece of our railway heritage. Sign this petition to help preserve locomotive 12681 and keep our history alive for generations to come.

03/15/2026

We have done an extensive research of all the railroad wheel sizes worldwide. A total of almost 60 wheel sizes were found though production-wise we would settle at around 40 due to similarity among many of them.

From the tiny 15 inch wheel of German/Swiss Rollende landtraße to enourmous British GWR Hurricane locomotive driving wheels of 10 foot diameter.

Due to tiny startup resources introduction will be very gradual and may take a couple of years.

01/03/2026

Visit www.MasteristScaleRailroadModels.com/shop to see our merchandise as well as new template coming soon. Initially it will have printed labels, however we will also explore engraving options and if contractor's laser has sufficient precision we may provide engraved text option at an extra cost for the longevity of the labels on a jig.

Moreover purchasing from us contributes to a very noble goal of saving Latvian railroad heritage. For more information and reasons we strive to preserve these trains see https://masteristscalerailroadmodels.com/projects/save-rvr-trains/

It is a very practical tool for a modeler as a reference for a tightest parallel track curve pair at 63mm, 2.48" track spacing which in real life translates to approximately 5.5m or 18 scale feet.

It is not uncommon to see passenger coaches sideswiping on starter set tight curves, most notably on Piko's A-track system. While Piko likely trimmed their HO scale coaches down to 1:90 width instead of proper 1:87 scaling to avoid issues with their already existing trackwork. We came to this thought after testing a pair of 303mm long Roco coaches and they collided on Piko's R1 and R2 curves that were geometrically enforced to the right radius by a roadbed. At MSRM we start designing our track from scratch accounting for modern day passenger coaches. Soon this template jig will be available for sale on our website.

Train coaches got much longer since 1950s and established European modeling standards, known as NEM (Normen Europäischer Modellbahnen) of the time are no longer relevant for modern day modeling.