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Resin kits are a practical solution when a particular car or structure isn’t available as a mass-produced item. But unlike injection-molded plastic models, resin kits require a unique modeling and assembly process to yield the best results. In this video, Eric White first shares his insights on the most useful tools and materials. He then […]
Work on the HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy (MR&T) Jones Island project has come to a close, so it’s prime time for David Popp and Eric White to survey the 14 x 3-foot finished layout section! Follow along as the two hosts, along with Cody Grivno and Ben Lake, point out specific scenes and […]
Resin kits are a practical solution when a particular car or structure isn’t available as a mass-produced item. But unlike injection-molded plastic models, resin kits require a unique modeling and assembly process to yield the best results. In this video, Eric White first shares his insights on the most useful tools and materials. He then […]
Work on the HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy (MR&T) Jones Island project has come to a close, so it’s prime time for David Popp and Eric White to survey the 14 x 3-foot finished layout section! Follow along as the two hosts, along with Cody Grivno and Ben Lake, point out specific scenes and […]
Three GP9s head a freight across the Nickel Plate Road’s double-track lift bridge over the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland in the late 1950s as the caboose of another train leaves the bridge. Herbert H. Harwood Jr. photo […]
This episode is all about scenery on the HO scale Jones Island layout section, but first, David Popp and Ben Lake share progress updates on the freight house and Hoan bridge projects. David works on roads and grade crossings. Meanwhile, Cody demonstrates a three-step process for ballasting a freight yard. Then David switches gears to […]
A printed backdrop installation might be the focus of this episode, but first, David Popp shares how he protects the new toggle switch installation along the fascia of the HO scale Jones Island layout section. Meanwhile, Eric White works to trim and secure a printed paper backdrop installation to the wall behind the industrial tank […]
After touching up the highway texture and color, Gerry Leone takes the construction off road! In this episode, he works to install abutments and wing walls along the underpass, before building out the adjacent scenery base. Off course, Gerry makes the best laid plans, and then promptly calls an audible. Follow along to see how […]
The new year brings a fresh look at the ongoing reconstruction of the Jones Island HO scale layout section. In this video, Cody and Eric get you up to speed on the grain and cement industry structure projects they’re finalizing. […]
After touching up the highway texture and color, Gerry Leone takes the construction off road! In this episode, he works to install abutments and wing walls along the underpass, before building out the adjacent scenery base. Off course, Gerry makes the best laid plans, and then promptly calls an audible. Follow along to see how […]
TW Trainworx Company House kits might be an ideal way to add structures to your layout. They are laser-cut and have easy to follow directions. If you’ve never built a building like this before, they might just move you beyond the track, power, and trains stage. Really, that’s all you need to participate in the […]
In the all-new series playing exclusively on Trains.com Video, you’ll discover scores of expert techniques and useful tools for making your model railroading efforts easy, more efficient, and even fun! To get the series started, Model Railroader magazine Editor Eric White shares his process for installing a Tortoise by Circuitron Slow Motion Switch Machine to […]
