Weaver Models, makers of O scale model trains and Scalecoat model railroad paint, will be closing its doors as of June 29. The Northumberland, Pa., model railroad manufacturer was founded in 1965 as Quality Craft Models, producing wooden kits in N scale to O scale. Today, in addition to hobby paint, the company produces O […]
Scale: N Scale
New model trains for the week of June 11, 2015
![Athearn HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD60M diesel locomotive](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/MRRNP0915_30.jpg)
Athearn HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD60M diesel locomotive HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD60M diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: BNSF Ry. (experimental merger scheme in one road number, Heritage I in one number, and Heritage II in two numbers), CSX (Conrail patchout), Norfolk Southern, and Union Pacific. Four numbers each unless noted. Five-pole skew-wound motor […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 3
![David Popp wearing a clown nose and a green wig introducing a video in the Model Railroader workshop.](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MRV061715_HTL_AskMRVP3_MV0499.jpg)
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this new episode of Ask MRVP, host David Popp stops clowning with the turnout soldering situation from episode 2. After showing you a tenable solution, David then tackles several other questions posed by viewers like you! Keep those inquiries coming for your […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 3
![David Popp wearing a clown nose and a green wig introducing a video in the Model Railroader workshop.](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MRV061715_HTL_AskMRVP3_MV0499.jpg)
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this new episode of Ask MRVP, host David Popp stops clowning with the turnout soldering situation from episode 2. After showing you a tenable solution, David then tackles several other questions posed by viewers like you! Keep those inquiries coming for your […]
Red Oak Series: Weathering freight cars
![Fingers hold a small scale model boxcar.](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MRR_Red_Oak_Freight_Car_Weathering-1024x666.png)
Now that scenes on Model Railroader magazine’s 3 x 7-foot N scale Red Oak layout are nearly compete, MR associate editor Eric White turns his attention to enhancing the rolling stock with realistic weathering effects. In this video, Eric shares his techniques for applying weathering powders on both dark and light-colored freight cars. […]
Red Oak Series: Weathering freight cars
![Fingers hold a small scale model boxcar.](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MRR_Red_Oak_Freight_Car_Weathering-1024x666.png)
Now that scenes on Model Railroader magazine’s 3 x 7-foot N scale Red Oak layout are nearly compete, MR associate editor Eric White turns his attention to enhancing the rolling stock with realistic weathering effects. In this video, Eric shares his techniques for applying weathering powders on both dark and light-colored freight cars. […]
Model Railroad Operations: Trailing and facing point moves
![Andy Sperandeo standing at the MR&T HO scale model railroad layout](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Trailing-and-facing-point-moves.jpg)
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader magazine’s contributing editor Andy Sperandeo shows how to make trailing and facing point switching maneuvers on a layout of any size or scale. Viewers get to see and hear Andy talking through the steps, as he operates a diesel locomotive on […]
Model Railroad Operations: Trailing and facing point moves
![Andy Sperandeo standing at the MR&T HO scale model railroad layout](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Trailing-and-facing-point-moves.jpg)
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader magazine’s contributing editor Andy Sperandeo shows how to make trailing and facing point switching maneuvers on a layout of any size or scale. Viewers get to see and hear Andy talking through the steps, as he operates a diesel locomotive on […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for May 2015
![Inside Cody's Office for May 2015](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MRR050115_CDY_Episode181_MV0473.jpg)
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out the latest locomotives, rolling stock, and other N, HO, and O scale model train products to arrive in Cody’s Office. In addition, Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will show you how to install Kadee operating knuckle couplers on HO scale […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for May 2015
![Inside Cody's Office for May 2015](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MRR050115_CDY_Episode181_MV0473.jpg)
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out the latest locomotives, rolling stock, and other N, HO, and O scale model train products to arrive in Cody’s Office. In addition, Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will show you how to install Kadee operating knuckle couplers on HO scale […]
Red Oak Series: Modeling a farm field
![David Popp installing commercial grass mats.](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MRV051315_HTL_RedOakField_MV0221.jpg)
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The farm scene on Model Railroader magazine’s 3 x 7-foot N scale Red Oak layout needed a cornfield. MRVP’s David Popp shows you how he made quick work of this modeling task by installing commercial grass mats using white glue. […]
Red Oak Series: Modeling a farm field
![David Popp installing commercial grass mats.](https://www.trains.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/MRV051315_HTL_RedOakField_MV0221.jpg)
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The farm scene on Model Railroader magazine’s 3 x 7-foot N scale Red Oak layout needed a cornfield. MRVP’s David Popp shows you how he made quick work of this modeling task by installing commercial grass mats using white glue. […]