Off The Rails: Episode 36

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 36

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page When Host Gerry Leone says “something rotten is something good” we all want to believe him, right? Well, in this episode of OTR he’s gonna have to show us precisely what he means! […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Lessons Learned

David Popp and Drew Halverson next to benchwork

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this final episode of our Canadian Canyons N scale (1:160) layout construction series, David Popp and Drew Halverson highlight the efforts, successes, and shortcomings over the last year of planning and assembling the model railroad introduced in the January 2019 issue of […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 35

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 35

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Gerry Leone is feeling pretty groovy! That might help explain why this episode of OTR highlights modeling tips that came to light in issues of Model Railroader magazine published during the 1960s. Gerry might be a tad too “mature” to pull off […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 23

David Popp holding a logging railroad book

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David hits the books to inspire projects in this episode of the Log Blog. Historic photos prompt him to complete a skid shack, assemble realistic lumber loads, and consider plans for expanding the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout even further. […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 34

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 34

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page OTR from Iceland!?! Not so fast! However, the beauty shop items that show host Gerry Leone features in this episode are just as foreign to many modelers as railroads are to the rugged Nordic island. […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 34

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 34

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page OTR from Iceland!?! Not so fast! However, the beauty shop items that show host Gerry Leone features in this episode are just as foreign to many modelers as railroads are to the rugged Nordic island. […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 33

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 33

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of OTR, host Gerry Leone will help you make your list and check it twice! But rather than shopping before the holidays, he’s lining up modeling items to find when stores look to liquidate inventory after the festivities occur. […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Thompson River Scenery, Part 1

David Popp working on layout scenery

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page With structures and background scenery now in place on the Thompson Canyon of our N scale layout, David jumps to the tasks of completing foreground scenery and modeling the unique characteristics of the glacial river water. See how David gets the plywood base […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 21

Structures on the Olympia layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This time it’s all about the details that David is adding to the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout extension! Follow along as he share insights for installing fascia-mounted throttle panels and small fixtures/furniture for his structures, plus tips on painting figures. […]

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