Set in 1970, Mark Dance’s N scale Columbia & Western is a 16′-6″ x 20′-0″ multi-deck walkaround model railroad. A double-mushroom peninsula helps stretch the layout’s main line to 230 feet. Take a tour of this Canadian Pacific model train layout. […]
Section: Videos
Early catalogues from the Baldwin Locomotive Works
Here are some additional interesting details from three early Baldwin catalogues in my collection, plus some more info about the facsimile I made of the rare and elusive 1885 Illustrated Catalogue of Narrow-Gauge Locomotives. Note: Click on any of the images to enlarge. The covers of three early catalogues from Baldwin Locomotive Works. The large […]
Benchwork for the Eagle Mountain RR
Solid benchwork is key for a smooth-running model railroad. Associate editor Eric White shows you the benchwork for the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale Eagle Mountain RR. He’ll also discuss planning the 4 x 8 model train layout. […]
Model Railroad Operations: Caboose Operations
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The extensive legacy of Contributing Editor Andy Sperandeo continues in his final episode of this series. In this MRVP exclusive video, he imparts information about the prototype, before demonstrating how to perform specific caboose movements on a model railroad of any size or […]
Rehab My Railroad: Episode 12
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page We are back in the swing of things for this episode of Rehab My Railroad! David finishes wiring the swing gate on Chuck Sable’s HO scale layout. Meanwhile, Cody continues to tweak the fit and finish of the grade crossing near the Madison […]
MRVP Video Vault – Airbrushing for Model Railroaders: Airbrush Basics
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this 1980s vintage video, former MR Associate Editor Gordy Odegard walks you through the equipment and techniques used when painting and weathering railroad models with an airbrush. […]
MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Doug Taylor’s HOn3 East Broad Top
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Discover Doug Taylor’s East Broad Top along with MRVP Video Vault host Allen Keller. Doug’s HOn3 layout captures eastern scenery and narrow gauge railroading in a 30 x 45-foot room. […]
Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Installing a hardboard backdrop, Part 7 – Adding a printed backdrop
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page David Popp enlists the assistance of MR’s Cody Grivno to add a printed photomural to the painted backdrop of our HO scale Winston-Salem project layout. Follow Cody as he walks through the installation steps, including how to position the printout, trim it to […]
Video: N scale Southbay Western
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The N scale Southbay Western is a freelanced model railroad inspired by the Denver & Rio Grande Western in the 1950s. The layout models the mountainous scenery in just 8 x 8 feet. Check out some of the highlights along the main line. […]
Layout Visit: Paul Dolkos’ Baltimore Harbor District in HO scale
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page You’ve seen Paul Dolkos’ meticulous work featured in the December 2015 and January 2016 issues of Model Railroader magazine. In this MR Video Plus exclusive layout visit, you’ll now have the chance to tour his entire 17 x 29-foot Baltimore Harbor District HO […]
T-Trak Group Project: Video Blog 3 – Brian & Ben
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The MR Video Plus T-Trak Group Project continues to unfold in the third, exclusive video blog! This week, Kent Johnson stops down in the MR Workshop to see what Brian M. Schmidt of Trains magazine is doing with his corner module. Plus, KJ […]
T-Trak Group Project: Video Blog 4 – Chuck, Eric & Pelle
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this week’s T-Trak Group Project video blog on MRVP, Kent visits with Rehab My Railroad host Chuck Sable to see how his C&NW-themed module is progressing. MR’s Eric White also shares structure-building insights related to his Philly-themed module. And you won’t want […]