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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 […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Get a sneak peek at two new HO scale diesel locomotives and other new HO and N scale model train products in this month’s Cody’s Office. The F40PH-2D from Rapido Trains features an ESU LokSound Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder and the GP30 […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Visit Jeff Ashby’s Chesapeake & Ohio N scale layout in this segment from the hit PBS series Tracks Ahead — available on MR Video Plus before it hits the airwaves! […]
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. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This MR Video Plus exclusive layout visit to Tom Piccirillo’s Somerset County Traction System O scale layout reveals model railroad craftsmanship at its finest. Tom guides you on a tour of his freelance electric freight railroad, where the detailed scenery and scratch-built structures […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s a busy day on the G scale Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh railroad. You’ll see many different steam powered trains on the move! You’ll see trains on tall trestles and short ones too! You will ride in the cab and caboose, and see the railroad go by from a hobo’s vantage point while perched […]
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 […]
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, […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this video, David Popp demonstrates the steps for adding static grass that will help make your scenery texture appear more authentic – even in small spaces like those found on Model Railroader magazine’s 3 x 7-foot N scale Red Oak project layout. […]
