Airbrushing basics for model railroaders

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Click on the link or image to download the article. At first, airbrushing may seem intimidating and difficult, but it really isn’t. Download this article and follow Model Railroader Associate Editor Cody Grivno as he shows you the right techniques to help you get started using an airbrush for your next model train project. Subscribe […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 15 – Quality modeling time

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Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page More modeling from David, as he makes a bit more progress on his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout expansion. In this recap/overview video blog, you’ll see how he handled the log pond scenery, the steam donkey details, and that blessed A-frame assembly! […]

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Grades on your railroad

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These simple calculations will make it easy and safe to take your trains to new heights on an O or S gauge model railroad. John Rusterholz The Lionel no. 110 trestle set from the postwar era brings additional operating enjoyment to any O gauge layout. Almost every layout featured in Classic Toy Trains has track […]

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Member video: A Set-Out and a Pick-up

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“A Set-Out and a Pick-up” was the second place winner in the model category in the recent video contest of the South Central Wisconsin Division – NMRA. The video was produced by Bob Wundrock on his HO scale Rice Lake, Dallas & Menomonie layout. […]

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