Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The wide array of scenery products available for making a model railroad look realistic can be overwhelming, especially if you’re just getting started in the hobby. In this video, Kent Johnson takes a quick look at some of the most common varieties of […]
Section: How To
How to use basic airbrushing techniques – weathering freight cars
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows some basic techniques for weathering freight cars. […]
How to tap screw holes
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Tapping screw holes is an important skill for a model railroader, especially when it comes to adding trucks or couplers to a resin freight car kit. Follow Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno as he shows you how to easily use a tap […]
How to work with static grass
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to work with static grass using a Noch Gras-Master Static Grass Applicator. […]
How to apply static grass to your model train layout
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Realistic model railroad scenery is much easier once you know how to apply static grass. Kent Johnson shows you how easy it is to apply these small rayon fibers, which stand on end just like real grass! […]
How to adjust wheelset gauge
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to adjust wheelset gauge. […]
How to weather with drybrushing
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to weather a freight car with the drybrushing technique. […]
How to clean model train track
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Dirty track can take all the fun out of model railroading. Kent Johnson shows you how easy it is to shine up the rails and keep your trains rolling smoothly in this video. […]
How-To Library: Install an N scale drop-in decoder in a Kato MP36PH
Drop-in decoders make installing DCC in N scale locomotives about as easy as it gets. In this video David shows you how to install a TCS K4D6 decoder and K4LK lighting module in an N scale Kato MP36PH diesel locomotive. […]
Download our scale and gauge chart
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How to paint couplers
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to paint couplers on a locomotive. […]
Checking HO couplers
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to check and fix HO scale couplers. […]