In this exclusive product review for Model Railroader, James Wright of the JLWII2000 YouTube channel shows you highlights of two new HO scale Genesis-series locomotives from Athearn Trains. Both the SD60I and SD60M feature prototype specific detailing and come equipped with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 Digital Command Control (DCC) decoders. […]
Flemming Örneholm A scene from the HO scale Eaglecreek & Northern. Flemming Örneholm, 83, of Vanlose, Denmark, died on Sept. 30, 2017. Three versions of his HO scale Eaglecreek & Northern Ry. were featured in Model Railroader magazine. The first appeared in July 2005; the second was the cover story in October 2006; and the […]
HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Diesel SD70ACe diesel locomotive. New paint scheme: Union Pacific (“Spirit of the Union Pacific”). Vinyl m.u. hoses, light-emitting-diode headlights and ditch lights, and late handrails. Direct-current model, $239.98; with dual-mode SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound decoder, $329.98. June 2018. Genesis series. Athearn Trains, 800-338-4639, www.athearn.com General Electric ES44AC diesel locomotive. BNSF Ry. (Heritage […]
Name: Dutchess & Hudson Valley RR Layout owner: Robert Seckler Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 30 x 33 feet Prototype: Delaware & Hudson Locale: New England Era: 1950-1977 Style: walk-in Mainline run: 268 feet Minimum radius: 22″ Minimum turnout: no. 4 Maximum grade: 2 percent Benchwork: open grid Height: 44″ to 54″ Roadbed: cork on 1⁄2″ […]
Click on the links at left to download this image sized appropriately for your computer screen. It’s a snowy winter day in Gold Mine Gap on Ron Foreman’s HOn3 Devil’s Gulch & Helengon. The silver ore train must go through so the precious metal can be smelted into Christmas gifts. Click on the links below […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Follow associate editor Cody Grivno down to the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy, as he shows you how to install a Berrett Hill Trains Touch Toggle to control a Tortoise by Circuitron turnout switch machine. Cody will […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Follow associate editor Cody Grivno down to the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy, as he shows you how to install a Berrett Hill Trains Touch Toggle to control a Tortoise by Circuitron turnout switch machine. Cody will […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page World-renowned UK modeler and YouTube sensation Kathy Millatt shares her scenery-making talents, tips, and techniques in this MRVP-exclusive episode of Let’s Make A Scene! In Kathy’s MRVP debut, you’ll see a bit of her HO scale New Haven layout, before she demonstrates how […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page World-renowned UK modeler and YouTube sensation Kathy Millatt shares her scenery-making talents, tips, and techniques in this MRVP-exclusive episode of Let’s Make A Scene! In Kathy’s MRVP debut, you’ll see a bit of her HO scale New Haven layout, before she demonstrates how […]
HO scale locomotives Bombardier Transportation ALP-45DP dual-mode locomotive. New road numbers: NJ Transit (three numbers). New paint scheme: NJ Transit (100th ALP edition, one number). Light-emitting-diode headlights, ditch lights, and red marker lights; factory-installed railings, air horn, and antenna; and modeler-installed grab irons (drill template included). Direct-current model with 21-pin socket for Digital Command Control […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page His mind might still be on vacation, but our heroic host is still able to answer your questions in a single breath! In this episode, David handles Ask MRVP inquiries related to trackwork, kitbashing, painting, making scenery, buildings structures, prototype car type usage, […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page His mind might still be on vacation, but our heroic host is still able to answer your questions in a single breath! In this episode, David handles Ask MRVP inquiries related to trackwork, kitbashing, painting, making scenery, buildings structures, prototype car type usage, […]
