This HO scale EMD SD35 diesel from Atlas Model Railroad Co. includes an ESU LokSound Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. See and hear it in action on the Model Railroader staff layout. […]
Video: Atlas HO SD35 diesel locomotive
Scale: HO Scale
New model trains for the week of August 27, 2020
HO scale locomotives United States Railroad Administration 0-6-0 steam locomotive. Pre-production artwork shown. Baltimore & Ohio, Central RR of New Jersey, New York Central System, Pennsylvania RR, and Union Pacific. Dual-mode TCS WOWSound Sound Value decoder with Keep-Alive capacitor, operating headlight, metal side rods, and E-Z Mate Mark II couplers. $329. Release date to be […]
New model trains for the week of August 20, 2020
HO scale locomotives Pennsylvania RR class K4 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive. Prewar with slat pilot and postwar with modern pilot. Two road numbers each. Dual-mode TCS WOWSound decoder with Keep-Alive capacitor; separate, factory-applied injectors, pump, and piping; metal uncoupling levers; operating headlight; all-metal chassis; die-cast metal trailing truck; blackened-metal side rods; painted engineer and fireman […]
Video: Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for August 2020, part 2
In this episode Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno shows you a selection of the latest model railroading products, including N scale intermodal cars, an HO covered hopper kit, and HO scale vehicles. Cody will also give you a workshop tip, using a cool new tool called a Dual Flex Cutter from Excel Blades. Viewer mail […]
Video: Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for August 2020, part 2
In this episode Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno shows you a selection of the latest model railroading products, including N scale intermodal cars, an HO covered hopper kit, and HO scale vehicles. Cody will also give you a workshop tip, using a cool new tool called a Dual Flex Cutter from Excel Blades. Viewer mail […]
Jason Shron’s triple-deck HO scale Kingston Sub background images
VIA Rail Turbo no. 2 approaches Lyn Road in December 1980 on Jason Shron’s triple-deck HO scale Kingston Sub model railroad. The trackside photo of the Turbo Train is also this month’s featured computer desktop wallpaper. Click on the links below to download the image sized appropriately for your computer screen. Download the 1600 x […]
HO scale Midwest & Southern Atlantic RR
The layout at a glance Name: Midwest & Southern Atlantic RR Layout owner: Dale Martell Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 8 x 22 feet Theme: freelanced Locale: Midwest to western North Carolina Era: 1954 Style: walk-in Mainline run: 78 feet Minimum radius: 24″ (main), 18″ (sidings) Minimum turnout: Peco small radius Maximum grade: 1.5 percent Benchwork: […]
New model trains for the week of August 13, 2020
HO scale locomotives General Electric Dash 9-44CW diesel locomotive. BNSF Ry. (as-delivered Heritage I scheme in three road numbers, Heritage I with yellow hood lettering in one number, and Heritage II), BC Rail (Dash 9-44CWL in red, white, and blue scheme), Canadian National (Dash 9-44CWL in North America scheme, three numbers), Chicago & North Western […]
The Hills Line with James McNab: Endless horizons, Episode 4
In this episode James McNab shares his techniques for using backdrops, fascias, and visual blocks. See how these features control the viewing angles and make the HO scale Hills Line, or any other layout, appear much larger than it actually is! […]
The Hills Line with James McNab: Endless horizons, Episode 4
In this episode James McNab shares his techniques for using backdrops, fascias, and visual blocks. See how these features control the viewing angles and make the HO scale Hills Line, or any other layout, appear much larger than it actually is! […]
Off The Rails: Passing on the savings, Episode 51
Host Gerry Leone has been saving up all year to make this special episode of Off The Rails for you! Sit back and enjoy the BONUS modeling tips and tricks he’s squirreled away from previous episodes of his helpful, exclusive series. […]
Off The Rails: Passing on the savings, Episode 51
Host Gerry Leone has been saving up all year to make this special episode of Off The Rails for you! Sit back and enjoy the BONUS modeling tips and tricks he’s squirreled away from previous episodes of his helpful, exclusive series. […]
