Recently Adam Tager, the Director of Product Development for Model Rectifier Corp., paid a visit to the Model Railroader offices. In this video, Adam demonstrates the new MRC Decoder Dr. This handheld device makes it easy to program, read, and test Digital Command Control decoders. […]
Section: Videos & Photos
Olympia Logging Series: Part 36 – Build a log pond
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page There’s a place to include realistic water effects on just about any model railroad, including our Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. In this video, David Popp shows how to build a log pond, starting with the pond banks shaped from foam insulation board, […]
Olympia Logging Series: Part 37 – Log pond scenery
In this video, David continues working on the log pond for our Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. Here, he shows how to prep the layout for pouring the two-part epoxy resin water, tint the resin, and refine the log pond bank after the resin has set. David also shows how to add authentic subtle details […]
Olympia Logging Series: Part 35 – Adding dirt ballast
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this video, Cody Grivno demonstrates how to add dirt ballast to the trackwork of our Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. Cody walks you through the dry application of the real rock ballast, the prep for securing everything in place, and the easy […]
Enhanced sounds on an O gauge layout
Name: Robert Mayer Forum User Name: Robert Mayer Location: Tucson Scale: O Theme: southwest Description: enhanced model railroad sounds […]
Video: SoundTraxx SoundCar DCC sound decoder
The SoundTraxx Tsunami SoundCar is a Digital Command Control decoder that brings the sounds of the train beyond the locomotive to a model train layout. In this video, Model Railroader senior editor Dana Kawala gets a demo of the SoundCar with George Bogatiuk of SoundTraxx. Listen to various SoundCar installations in freight and passenger equipment […]
Member video: The Baltimore & Ohio Cincinnatian
Check out my video of the Cincinnatian on the L&S division of the B&O RR, stopping at Winton Place Station. Video shot by Edward Lorence […]
How to strip paint from a locomotive shell
Name: Chris Haon Railroad Name: LP&CL Railroad Location: Marietta, GA Scale: 1:29 Theme: Whimsical Description: Here is a short video on how I strip paint off of locomotives or cars to get them ready to be repainted! Hope you enjoy!! […]
Member video: A model train leaving the kitchen
Mid train helpers works hard in this heavy train on its way through the living room. Video shot by OA Hildebrandt […]
Video: Broadway Limited Imports HO scale PRR H10s 2-8-0
This HO scale Pennsylvania RR class H10s from Broadway Limited Imports features the firm’s Paragon2 Digital Command Control sound decoder and synchronized puffing smoke. Watch the HO scale 2-8-0 Consolidation-type steam locomotive as it hauls freight on the Model Railroader staff’s club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
2014 O-gauge MTH layout
Name: Chuck Willey Location: Ohio Description: 2014 O Gauge Layout MTH engines and Lionel accessories. Plasticville and paper buildings. No glue or solder. Will tear down in February. […]
Olympia Logging Series: Part 34 – Adding trees
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Now that the rocks and basic ground covering is in place, MR’s Cody Grivno adds the tall timber to our Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. In this video, he shows how to install and blend big commercial trees along the sloping mountainside terrain. […]
