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Canadian passenger trains in the 1970s
FULL SCREEN Brian Buchanan A Canadian National steam excursion train, led by CN 4-8-2 No. 6060 makes its way to Spadina Avenue engine facilities in Toronto on July 27, 1977. FULL SCREEN Brian Buchanan Three diesels rest outside the Spadina Avenue engine facilities in Toronto on July 27, 1977. FULL SCREEN Brian Buchanan Canadian National […]
Video: Walthers HO scale Pere Marquette passenger train
The new HO scale Chesapeake & Ohio Pere Marquette streamliner from Walthers features EMD E7A diesel-electric locomotives equipped with SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) decoders. The passenger car models feature overhead interior lighting. See and hear this detailed HO scale passenger train as it makes a run across the Model Railroader staff’s layout. […]
Video: Walthers HO scale Pere Marquette passenger train
The new HO scale Chesapeake & Ohio Pere Marquette streamliner from Walthers features EMD E7A diesel-electric locomotives equipped with SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) decoders. The passenger car models feature overhead interior lighting. See and hear this detailed HO scale passenger train as it makes a run across the Model Railroader staff’s layout. […]
How to apply static grass to your model train layout
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Realistic model railroad scenery is much easier once you know how to apply static grass. Kent Johnson shows you how easy it is to apply these small rayon fibers, which stand on end just like real grass! […]
Basic Training: Static grass
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Realistic model railroad scenery is much easier once you know how to apply static grass. Kent Johnson shows you how easy it is to apply these small rayon fibers, which stand on end just like real grass! […]
Family Train Layout: episode 2 – install foam scenery board
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page After building a 40 x 60-inch lightweight base for our family-friendly layout, David demonstrates how to fill the interior of the frame with foam insulation board used to support the train set tracks and scenery. Would you like to learn more about how to […]
Family Train Layout: episode 1 – building the frame
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Ready to build a model railroad the entire family can enjoy? Starting with a basic train set, David guides you through the materials, tools, and step-by-step instructions needed to build a simple 40 x 60 inch base for a lightweight and family-friendly layout. Would […]
New York Central’s Hudson Division in HO Scale by Richard L. Stoving
This photo gallery contains a collection of images of scale New York Central locomotives and trains in steam along New York State’s Hudson River Valley in scenes created by Richard L. Stoving. The layout is featured in the January 2014 issue of Model Railroader, with photographs by John W. Heitmann. […]
Desktop wallpaper from the January 2014 Model Railroader
Use this image as a background on your computer screen. Click on the image size appropriate for your monitor and drag the image onto your desktop. 1600 x 900 wallpaper 1600 x 1000 wallpaper 1600 x 1200 wallpaper […]
CTT’s Port Terminal & Western RR: Day 1
Follow along as the CTT staff takes on the first day’s work for crafting the Port Terminal & Western RR: benchwork! Get the full step-by-step instructions in the January 2014 issue of CTT. […]
O gauge Christmas transit set by Lionel
January issue reviews are always a bit sad for me. While the on-sale date of the magazine may still be before Christmas, the cover date means we’re moving past the high point of the toy train year. So I still like to get some Christmassy goodness in the January issue, even though some holiday curmudgeons […]
