This small town on Gene Borman’s C&NW HO scale model railroad features Light Works USA neon animated signs. He used actual SFX’s from a prototype diesel to enhance the sound. A handheld Panasonic DMC-LX7 and a Mobius HD mini camera (street scene with bus) were used. […]
Scale: HO Scale
New model trains for the week of July 20, 2017
HO scale freight cars Assorted freight car kits. Rock Island 40-foot steel boxcar in green and Boxcar Red (single car, $17.98; two-pack, $34.98). 36-foot double-sheathed boxcar with straight underframe and steel or wood ends (painted Boxcar Red with 1940s-style data, Mineral Red with early style data, and Oxide Red with early style data), $17.98 each. […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 27
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The questions keep coming to Ask MRVP (Thank YOU!), so this month host David Popp enlists help from none other than Cody Grivno. Together they address inquires related to our MR&T HO scale layout, diesel detailing, working with foam scenery, layout trackwork, wiring, […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 27
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The questions keep coming to Ask MRVP (Thank YOU!), so this month host David Popp enlists help from none other than Cody Grivno. Together they address inquires related to our MR&T HO scale layout, diesel detailing, working with foam scenery, layout trackwork, wiring, […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for July 2017
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out a quick demo of the new HO scale sound-equipped SD40-2 from ScaleTrains.com and a selection of other new model railroading products in the July edition of Cody’s Office. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno also heads down to the workshop to […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for July 2017
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out a quick demo of the new HO scale sound-equipped SD40-2 from ScaleTrains.com and a selection of other new model railroading products in the July edition of Cody’s Office. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno also heads down to the workshop to […]
The Roundhouse: Episode 25
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Hal Miller hosts a single-stall edition of his show with Model Railroader magazine contributing editor Tony Koester. This time the conversation centers on Tony’s Allegheny Midland HO scale layout and its various iterations that appeared in numerous Model Railroader magazine features and Kalmbach […]
The Roundhouse: Episode 25
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Hal Miller hosts a single-stall edition of his show with Model Railroader magazine contributing editor Tony Koester. This time the conversation centers on Tony’s Allegheny Midland HO scale layout and its various iterations that appeared in numerous Model Railroader magazine features and Kalmbach […]
Video: National Train Show 2017 Special Report, part 1
Model Railroader magazine and MR Video Plus bring you an exclusive look at the 2017 National Train Show in Orlando, Fla. In part 1 you’ll see exciting new locomotives, rolling stock, and other model train products from Walthers, Athearn, MTH, Atlas, East Coast Circuits, and Peco. Model Railroad Planning editor Tony Koester also provides highlights […]
Video: National Train Show 2017 Special Report, part 1
Model Railroader magazine and MR Video Plus bring you an exclusive look at the 2017 National Train Show in Orlando, Fla. In part 1 you’ll see exciting new locomotives, rolling stock, and other model train products from Walthers, Athearn, MTH, Atlas, East Coast Circuits, and Peco. Model Railroad Planning editor Tony Koester also provides highlights […]
Thomas Klimoski’s Georgia Northeastern Model Railroad Operating Session
This video highlights part of an operating session on Thomas Klimoski’s GNRR layout. The video showcases the communication and interaction of the two person crew while they switch the various industries on the GNRR North Local. […]
HO scale Central Maine RR
Name: Central Maine RR Layout owner: Paul Boehlert Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 39 x 80 inches Locale: inspired by Portland, Maine Era: late 1960s Style: island Mainline run: 15 feet Minimum radius: 15″ Minimum turnout: no. 5 Maximum grade: none This track plan originally appeared in the September 2016 Model Railroader. Click on the link […]