Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 4 – Punching holes in things

David Popp building Olympia layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Yes, David punches through the backdrop of the original Olympia Logging Co. On30 display-style layout. But first, he talks through many of the modifications he made to his design for the new extension. More proof that even the best-laid plans are subject to […]

Read More…

Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 4 – Punching holes in things

David Popp building Olympia layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Yes, David punches through the backdrop of the original Olympia Logging Co. On30 display-style layout. But first, he talks through many of the modifications he made to his design for the new extension. More proof that even the best-laid plans are subject to […]

Read More…

6 ways to improve your toy train scenery

6 ways to improve your toy train scenery

Whether your toy train layouts are basic or hi-rail, we’ve assembled scenery projects to inspire you to make your railroad all you want it to be! Inside, you’ll learn how to: Make a gorge or creek bed for an O or S gauge railroad Create a miniature welding scene or quick-and-easy junked cars Use forced […]

Read More…

Make a bracket post signal

Kitbashed bracket post signal for toy trains

Name:    JANIS ROGUSKIE Railroad Name:    Reading Lines Location:    My attic Scale:    Lionel O gauge Description:    I scratchbuilt a Reading Company style lattice column bracket post signal for my Lionel hi-rail layout. This slide show is a video record of the project […]

Read More…

Make a bracket post signal

Kitbashed bracket post signal for toy trains

Name:    JANIS ROGUSKIE Railroad Name:    Reading Lines Location:    My attic Scale:    Lionel O gauge Description:    I scratchbuilt a Reading Company style lattice column bracket post signal for my Lionel hi-rail layout. This slide show is a video record of the project […]

Read More…

O gauge AEM7 electric locomotive from MTH Electric Trains

amtrak

O gauge AEM7 electric locomotive from MTH Electric Trains Price: $459.95 (no. 20-5688-1) Min Curve: O-42 Cmd Low: 1.8 smph Cnv Low: 4.02 smph High: 68.9 smph Drawbar pull: 1 lb., 3 oz. Features: Two can-style motors, ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound  system, coil couplers Current production road names: Amtrak (two livery variations), SEPTA, and […]

Read More…

Three O gauge shacks from Woodland Scenics

three_shacks

THREE O GAUGE BUILT-&-READY SHEDS FROM WOODLAND SCENICS Price: $41.99 each (nos. BR5856, BR5857, and BR5858) Footprint: BR5856 tin shack approx. 2½ x 3½ inches, BR5857 work shed approx. 3¾ x 3½ inches, BR 5858 wood shack approx. 3¾ x 2½ inches  Features: Fully assembled and weathered. Personalization is one thing that makes an O […]

Read More…

Ask MRVP: Episode 24

David Popp standing at a table in the Model Railroader workshop introducing a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Looks like show host David Popp (and the crew too) has a case of spring fever! What a perfect reason for this episode of Ask MRVP to venture into “wild” Wisconsin! This month, David tackles Q&As from the MR workshop, the aisles of […]

Read More…

Ask MRVP: Episode 24

David Popp standing at a table in the Model Railroader workshop introducing a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Looks like show host David Popp (and the crew too) has a case of spring fever! What a perfect reason for this episode of Ask MRVP to venture into “wild” Wisconsin! This month, David tackles Q&As from the MR workshop, the aisles of […]

Read More…

Lionel’s Disappearing Train Layout

Lionel’s Disappearing Train Layout

  This free PDF exposes the secret behind one of Lionel’s greatest layouts; The Lionel disappearing train tunnel adds a wow factor to any classic toy train layout. Explore the detailed illustrations for assembling Lionel’s D-27 disappearing train layout in this free download. […]

Read More…