Henrik Akesson’s N scale version of the Erie Lackawanna RR in Pennsylvania is set during the late 1960s to the mid 1970s. It’s built in a spare bedroom around the walls in a dogbone on styrofoam. It features Peco code 80 track, Digitrax DCC, and a small copy of the Starrucca viaduct kitbashed from several […]
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Ron Hoess’ Eastbound Chestnut Hill & Stifftown Branch PRR
This HO scale layout (13′ x 18′) is a point-to-point switching layout that depicts the Stifftown Branch and the first portion of the Chestnut Hill Branch of the PRR. The setting is North Philadelphia circa 1958. Since this is a prototype layout, all of the structures are scratchbuilt to better match the prototype. Key signature […]
Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 24
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page You’ve been asking for a updated operating plan for the new and improved Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. In this installment, David not only delivers a scheme, but he also runs a few trains to demonstrate how it all comes together. As a […]
Fun with MTH accessories
Name: Robert Mayer Forum User Name: Robert Mayer Railroad Name: bobntrains Location: Tucson Scale: 3 Rail O Theme: 1950s Description: Ever wanted to shrink yourself down to the size of the model layout you’re watching? Now you can. […]
All aboard the Easter “Eggspress”
Name: Scott Plunkett Railroad name: Easter Eggspress Location: Milwaukee WI Scale: S gauge Description: I’ve always had a Christmas layout. Why not have an Easter layout? When I had first received this Civil War 1959 American Flyer S-Gauge train set, for Christmas of 1963, I was 9 years old. As you can see, I still […]
No. 119, meet SD70ACe
What could be: See how Trains Art Director Tom Danneman added — layer by layer — the various color, striping, and artwork to his photo of a Montana Rail Link SD70ACe, creating a commemorative paint scheme for Union Pacific’s celebration of the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad. The imaginary paint scheme pays tribute to […]
How-to Library: Arduinos in Model Railroading – Part 3 Use servos to save your trains
In part 3 of this MRVP mini-series, Gerry Leone resumes his helpful instructions for working with an Arduino. This time Gerry shows how he harnessed their usefulness to solve a problem on his HO scale layout. Turns out the tiny devices really are powerful enough to stop a train in its tracks…or from flying off […]
How-to Library: C&NW Suburban Service, Part 4
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody works to paint the interior of a Chicago & North Western HO scale commuter car. From there, he shows how to add seated figures before reassembling the car. […]
Doubleheading on the Mystic Mountain Railroad
Name: Ray Turner Railroad Name: Mystic Mountain RR Location: San Jose, CA Scale: G Theme: Steam era Description: Two Bachmann Ten-Wheelers double-head a long train around this layout. […]
Professor Carp’s Emporium: Episode 9
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Thomas Klimoski’s Georgia Northeastern Model RR Universal Alloy Corp.
This video highlights installation of the removable lift-out section on Thomas Klimoski’s model railroad featuring the Universal Alloy Corporation facility. A detailed article on constructing the Universal Alloy tilt-slab structure can be found in the May 2019 issue of Model Railroader magazine. The video also demonstrates how the crews switch the industry using idler cars […]
Doug Tagsold’s Colorado & Southern RR – Silver Plume Freight (color)
Doug Tagsold’s Colorado & Southern model railroad was featured in the Model Railroad Planning 2018. This video was shot by Dale Pape during a monthly operating session. […]