Jon Brooks’ L-shaped O gauge layout is loaded with operating accessories from the past and present. The story of his latest railroad is featured in the February 2010 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine, and also the star of this video he posted on youtube.com Sit back and watch the action! […]
Section: Trains Video
An LGB Mogul on an indoor wall layout
Name: Stan Silverman Forum user name: stanman98075 Railroad name: Sylvan House Railway Scale: Mostly 1:22.5, also 1:20.3 and 1:29 Theme: Indoor overhead and wall layouts Location: Sammamish, Washington Description: The LGB Mogul is shown on my large-scale indoor layout in this short video. My property is on a densely-wooded hillside with no opportunity for an […]
Stuff We Use: Work smarter with a self healing cutting mat
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page A self-healing cutting mat is a useful addition to any model railroader’s workshop. Model Railroader associate editor Eric White shows some of his favorite features of this self-healing cutting mat from the Kalmbach Hobby Store. […]
Video: Realistic moving vehicles on a model railroad
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In the February 2010 issue Model Railroader Publisher Terry Thompson shows how he used Faller’s motorized vehicle system to add realistic animation to the city scene on his HO German layout. In this video Terry gives you a tour of his model railroad, […]
Lionel O gauge jet snow blower
RAILROADING IS RELATIVELY UNAFFECTED by most weather systems, but snow can can be another story. Over time railroads have adapted technology to do battle with the white stuff. […]
Santa’s Flyer O gauge British 4-6-0 by Lionel video
THIS MODEL IS THE THIRD OUTING for the UK-outline tooling created for the movie-related Hogwarts Express from the Harry Potter book and movie series. The second product was the Shakespeare Express (based on a British excursion train of the same name). […]
Modeler’s spotlight video for November 25, 2009 — Inside Cody’s Office
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In addition to a selection of new model train products, Associate Editor Cody Grivno finishes his three-part freight car weathering series. He’ll show you how to weather freight car trucks with paint washes. You’ll also see an interview with Model Railroader’s former managing […]
How to remove part seams on a plastic model
Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to use some handy tools to remove seems from plastic parts. […]
How to simulate nail holes
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno show how to use a pounce wheel to simulate nail heads on a structure. […]
How to pack up your model trains
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows the best way to pack up your model trains so the cars and paint won’t get damaged. […]
How to paint turnout points on model railroad track
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to paint turnout points using a microbrush. […]
How to use spray primer on plastic parts
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader managing editor David Popp shows how to prepare plastic parts for painting. […]