New model trains for the week of March 26, 2015

Atlas HO scale 40-foot wood refrigerator cars

HO scale locomotives Southern Pacific class Mt-4 4-8-2 steam locomotive with Skyline casing. Daylight scheme (three road numbers) and black with SOUTHERN PACIFIC or SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES on tender (one number each). Prototype-specific drivers, pilot, and crosshead; class 120-C-6 semi-Vanderbilt tender; and metal handrails. Direct-current model with Quick Plug for Digital Command Control decoder, $319.98; […]

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Building the 3 x 7 Red Oak N scale model railroad part 6

Scene of Red Oak project railroad

The N scale Red Oak model train layout features a backdrop that runs down its center. Learn how the Model Railroader staff uses model trees and other scenery to conceal openings in the backdrop. Model Railroader editor Neil Besougloff and associate editor Steve Otte will also show you how to use scenery along the backdrop […]

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Building the 3 x 7 Red Oak N scale model railroad part 7

Steve Otte next to Red Oak project layout

Editor Neil Besougloff and associate editor Cody Grivno go over some of the finishing touches that the Model Railroader staff applied to the N scale Red Oak model train layout. While Cody is busy airbrushing track ballast, Neil points out some of the scenery and structure details added to the model railroad. You’ll also see […]

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