DCC Programming: episode 17 – Advanced consisting

Dana Kawala and Ben Lake standing at a desk.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of DCC Programming, Dana Kawala and Ben Lake demonstrate how to assemble a DCC locomotive consist using a computer. Dana and Ben walk through all of the essential steps, just as they appear on a JMRI programming panel. […]

Read More…

DCC Programming: episode 17 – Advanced consisting

Dana Kawala and Ben Lake standing at a desk.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this episode of DCC Programming, Dana Kawala and Ben Lake demonstrate how to assemble a DCC locomotive consist using a computer. Dana and Ben walk through all of the essential steps, just as they appear on a JMRI programming panel. […]

Read More…

Arnold N scale EMD SW1

Arnold N scale SW1

Arnold N scale EMD SW1 The Arnold N scale SW1 is available with roadname-specific details, including the headlight arrangement and arched or straight cab windows. The backup lights on the SW1 switchers are also correct for their prototypes. The Burlington Northern version includes a non-functioning rooftop cab beacon. End-cab yard switchers were among the earliest […]

Read More…

Rapido Trains announces the Icons of Canadian Steam at Exporail

On October 12 at Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum near Montreal, Quebec, Rapido Trains announced that it plans to produce the Icons of Canadian Steam. The multi-year project will consist of HO scale models of 12 notable Canadian steam locomotives, usually in multiple classes. The project first release of the series will be the Canadian […]

Read More…

Ask MRVP: Episode 7

Man wearing a Hawaiian-style shirt facing camera before a model train layout.

In this episode of Ask MRVP, many of the questioned focused on the various project layouts that have come your way in the pages MR and on MR Video Plus. Of course, David and Cody answer other inquiries regarding modeling techniques. Plus, a new guest sheds some light on what’s happening in David’s basement. But […]

Read More…

Ask MRVP: Episode 7

Man wearing a Hawaiian-style shirt facing camera before a model train layout.

In this episode of Ask MRVP, many of the questioned focused on the various project layouts that have come your way in the pages MR and on MR Video Plus. Of course, David and Cody answer other inquiries regarding modeling techniques. Plus, a new guest sheds some light on what’s happening in David’s basement. But […]

Read More…

New model trains for the week of October 8, 2015

BLMA Models HO scale Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe class BX-166 62-foot double-door boxcar

BLMA Models HO scale Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe class BX-166 62-foot double-door boxcar HO scale freight cars Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe class BX-166 62-foot double-door boxcar. Santa Fe Brown with or without circle-cross herald in 12 road numbers per scheme. Separately applied brake wheel and underbody brake details, metal wheelsets, and Kadee no. […]

Read More…

N scale Columbia & Western Ry.

NscaleColumbiaandWestern1

Name: Columbia & Western Scale: N (1:160) Size: 16′-6″ x 20′-0″ Prototype: Canadian Pacific Locale: southern British Columbia Period: 1970 Style: multi-deck walkaround with double-­mushroom peninsula Mainline run: 230 feet Minimum radius: 18″ (main), 14″ (branch line) Minimum turnout: no. 5 Maximum grade: 2.5 percent Benchwork: open grid Height: 30″ to 76″ Roadbed: 3⁄4″ plywood […]

Read More…

Andy Sperandeo has passed away

Andy Sperandeo in cab of locomotive

For more than 30 years Andy Sperandeo was an integral part of Model Railroader magazine. October 3, 2015 – With a heavy heart, I’m sad to report that Andy Sperandeo, who has been a part of our lives at Model Railroader magazine for more than 30 years, has died. Andy was 70 years old. As […]

Read More…

N scale CSX Southside Spur

NscaleCSXSouthsideSpur

Name: CSX Southside Spur Scale: N (1:160) Size: 12 x 15 feet Prototype: CSX Locale: St. Petersburg, Fla. Era: 2004 Style: along the walls Mainline run: not applicable Minimum radius: 18″ Minimum turnout: no. 10 Maximum grade: none The track plan initially appeared in the November 2015 issue of Model Railroader. Click on the link […]

Read More…