Get a quick demo of the sound-equipped HO scale EMD SD35 diesel locomotive from Atlas as well as a tip for using tungsten putty weight to get your freight cars up to National Model Railroad Association standards. In addition to showing you a selection of new model railroad products, Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also answer […]
Scale: HO Scale
Video: Bachmann Trains HO scale Russian Decapod 2-10-0 steam locomotive
This HO scale Russian Decapod 2-10-0 features many separately applied parts and comes factory equipped with a Train Control Systems WOWSound Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. See and hear this HO scale steam locomotive in action on the Model Railroader staff’s layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
Video: Bachmann Trains HO scale Russian Decapod 2-10-0 steam locomotive
This HO scale Russian Decapod 2-10-0 features many separately applied parts and comes factory equipped with a Train Control Systems WOWSound Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. See and hear this HO scale steam locomotive in action on the Model Railroader staff’s layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
New model trains for the week of June 4, 2020
HO scale locomotives Pennsylvania RR class P5a boxcab electric locomotive. New fictional paint schemes (one road number each): New York Central (lightning stripe), Great Northern (Empire Builder), and Milwaukee Road (maroon-and-orange scheme). New road numbers: Pennsylvania RR (1930s passenger type painted Dark Green Locomotive Enamel [DGLE] with brown roof and Gold Leaf Roman lettering, freight […]
Birmingham (U.K.) out as 2022 NMRA host
The ripple effect of the global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted another National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) National Convention. Birmingham, England, scheduled to host the 2022 NMRA National Convention, announced that it will no longer be able to host the event. Birmingham’s decision to back out as host was driven by scheduling conflicts with another event […]
New model trains for the week of May 28, 2020
HO scale locomotives 2-8-2 Mikado steam locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Baltimore & Ohio; Chesapeake & Ohio; Great Northern; New York Central; Pennsylvania RR; and Union Pacific. One road number per scheme. Die-cast metal boiler and frame with brass details, light-emitting-diode headlights, can motor, and front and rear metal couplers. Can be controlled with […]
Desktop wallpaper from the 2020 Model Railroader Trackside Photo Contest
Earlier this year, we put out the call for MR readers to send us their best model railroad photos. We published the winners in the July 2020 Model Railroader. Follow the links below to download the images of all eight winning trackside photos sized appropriately for use as computer screen desktops. Click on the links […]
The Hills Line with James McNab: Introducing the IAIS Hills Industrial Spur in HO scale
In this MRVP exclusive series from James McNab, you’ll get to see the start of an all-new HO scale layout. When a basement plumbing disaster forced the demolition of his established Grimes Lines, James seized the opportunity to create something new…and share his construction efforts of The Hills Line, a 12 x 22ft HO scale model […]
The Hills Line with James McNab: Introducing the IAIS Hills Industrial Spur in HO scale
In this MRVP exclusive series from James McNab, you’ll get to see the start of an all-new HO scale layout. When a basement plumbing disaster forced the demolition of his established Grimes Lines, James seized the opportunity to create something new…and share his construction efforts of The Hills Line, a 12 x 22ft HO scale model […]
Modelers Spotlight Video Inside Codys Office for May 2020 part 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno gets some help in this episode of Cody’s Office. Highlights include a demo of the new Athearn Genesis 2.0 series HO scale EMD SD90MAC-H with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound and tips for mixing and using India ink weathering washes. […]
Modelers Spotlight Video Inside Codys Office for May 2020 part 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno gets some help in this episode of Cody’s Office. Highlights include a demo of the new Athearn Genesis 2.0 series HO scale EMD SD90MAC-H with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound and tips for mixing and using India ink weathering washes. […]
Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack: Building a tugboat, Part 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page It’s time to get a little paint on this Rehab My Railroad Sidetrack project! As the progress continues, Eric shares his techniques for first masking the tugboat hull and structural components, and then painting the parts using an airbrush. […]