Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Build an L-girder frame

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The legendary model railroader Linn Westcott pioneered L-girder benchwork in the 1960s. But even today, it remains the most versatile layout framing system around! In this first of several instructional videos, MRVP’s David Popp shows you how to start assembling the key L-girder […]

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TCS WOWSound Diesel Decoder

Gray cab unit type diesel locomotive model shown on in an unfinished rail yard.

Introducing the exciting new WOWSound diesel decoder from Train Control Systems (TCS)! Enjoy a sampling of the 30+ horns available on the WOWDiesel decoder, an operational demonstration of Auto-Notching, and witness working Dynamic Brakes in action! Visit the TCS website at www.tcsdcc.com for more information. This is a paid advertisement from Train Control Systems. […]

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Building the 3 x 7 Red Oak N scale model railroad part 6

Scene of Red Oak project railroad

The N scale Red Oak model train layout features a backdrop that runs down its center. Learn how the Model Railroader staff uses model trees and other scenery to conceal openings in the backdrop. Model Railroader editor Neil Besougloff and associate editor Steve Otte will also show you how to use scenery along the backdrop […]

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Building the 3 x 7 Red Oak N scale model railroad part 7

Steve Otte next to Red Oak project layout

Editor Neil Besougloff and associate editor Cody Grivno go over some of the finishing touches that the Model Railroader staff applied to the N scale Red Oak model train layout. While Cody is busy airbrushing track ballast, Neil points out some of the scenery and structure details added to the model railroad. You’ll also see […]

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Building the 3 x 7 Red Oak N scale model railroad part 5

Neil Besougloff next to Red Oak project layout

Model Railroader editor Neil Besougloff continues work on the Red Oak layout’s Iowa scenery. He’ll also show you some of the structures that have been completed and are awaiting installation on the layout. Speaking of structures, associate editor Eric White is busy building a signal tower for the N scale model railroad. Associate editor Steve […]

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Member video: C&NW 400 HO scale passenger train part 2

C&NW 400 HO scale passenger train part 2

C&NW 400 HO model Passenger Train (Part2) from GBA Productions on Vimeo. This video shows two Broadway Limited C&NW E7As pulling eight brass Nickle Plate passenger cars on my C&NW model railroad. This is an update from an earlier video, with more scenery completed. In this version, the 400 stops at Lakeview station to pick […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Episode 7

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page There’s a lot to wrap up in this next to last episode of the Rehab season! David Popp finishes the street lighting project on Chuck Sable’s HO scale layout, while Cody Grivno gets things rolling on a locomotive detailing effort. But most importantly, […]

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