The MTH HO scale F3 train set features a locomotive, freight cars, track, and power pack. These model train sets are also available with the MTH Digital Command System and ProtoSound 3.0 sound system. Model Railroader senior editor Dana Kawala shows you how to get the train set up and running. […]
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Model Railroader Quick Tips: Isopropyl alcohol for cleaning model train track

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The Readers’ Choice RR urban extension

The Readers’ Choice Railroad adds street trackage and urban switching with this 3 x 8-foot extension to our O gauge layout […]
Modelers Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office July 14, 2011

Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody Grivno weathered this Proto 2000 from Walthers 0-8-0 steam locomotive for the Model Railroader Virginian Ry. HO scale project layout. Cody will show you some of his favorite techniques. You’ll also see some new model railroading products, including a demonstration […]
Video: Athearn Trains N scale F59PHI and cars

We tested the Athearn Trains N scale EMD F59PHI diesel locomotive on our Salt Lake Route model train layout. Equipped with a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder, the locomotive looked and sounded great hauling a set of Athearn N scale Bombardier bi-level commuter cars. […]
Streaming video of action on the Readers’ Choice RR

This grade-crossing scene is a perfect example of effectively combined basic scenery elements. We concluded the project by adding small details that give the 4 x 8-foot layout the Appalachian-theme requested by you. But because we weren’t quite ready to stop building, we made plans to add an extension to the layout. Catch a glimpse […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for June 30, 2011

Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This week associate editor Cody Grivno answers some of your questions concerning the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy, the Model Railroader club layout. Topics include layout wiring suggestions and a question about the rolling boxcar in the opening scene. New model railroading products highlighted […]
VIDEO: The Yosemite Valley Garden Railroad

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Don Wolford’s Magic Kingdom RR

This magical Christmas layout features two monorails, two Lionel trains, one trolley, and an N scale kiddie train. […]
How to model a “patch out” freight car

Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to model patchout without any masking. […]
How to model simple hoses

Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to model simple hoses. […]
How to make and install puffball trees

Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader editorial associate Eric Stelpflug and editor Neil Besougloff show how to make and install puffball trees. […]