Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Not even triskaidekaphobia can prevent host David Popp from addressing a slew (but not 13) of your model railroad-related questions in the May edition of Ask MRVP! From inquires regarding layout construction through walls to working with specific types of track to adding […]
Section: Modeling
Video: Bowser Trains HO scale GMDD SD40-2F
For the first time in plastic, a General Motors Diesel Division SD40-2F is available as an HO scale model thanks to Bowser Trains. We tested a version that came factory-equipped with an ESU LokSound decoder. Watch as we put this Canadian freight hauler to work on the Model Railroader staff’s layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & […]
Wiring and cab window digrams for Battery power without compromises
Wiring and cab window diagrams for Larry Naus’ story in the June 2016 Model Railroader. Larry Naus didn’t want to give up anything when he decided to build a pair of HO scale battery-powered Geeps. The models use radio control and include Digital Command Control (DCC) with sound and full lighting effects. Battery power for […]
Ten years on the Tuscarora
Name: Tuscarora Railroad Scale: 1:20.3 Era: 1910s Age: 10 years Minimum radius: 5′ Total track length: approximately 300′, double reverse loop with sidings Track material: code-250 brass (AMS w/ Sunset Valley switches) Power: Battery R/C and live steam Maximum grade: 2.5% Area: 30′ x 65′ Website: http://tuscarorarailroad.blogspot.com Download a PDF of the article here. […]
Bob’s Train Box: Episode 62
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob Keller (and his Little Red CorvetteDiesel) recaps his recent trip to the Train Collectors Association’s bi-annual show in York, PA, and then showcases three new O gauge locomotives (steam, diesel and electric) from three different manufacturers (Bachmann, Lionel, and MTH)! Enjoy a […]
Behind the scenes visit to Model Railroader magazine at Kalmbach Publishing Co.
James Wright of the JLWII2000 YouTube channel recently visited the Model Railroader offices. Follow James as he takes a behind-the-scenes tour with members of the Model Railroader staff. […]
Video: WalthersMainline HO scale SD70ACe
This HO scale Electro-Motive Diesel SD70ACe from Walthers models a modern era workhorse. Part of the WalthersMainline series the locomotive model includes a SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. Get a demo of some of the locomotive’s features as it hauls a model train on one of the Model Railroader staff’s project layouts. […]
Behind the scenes visit to Model Railroader magazine at Kalmbach Publishing Co.
James Wright of the JLWII2000 YouTube channel recently visited the Model Railroader offices. Follow James as he takes a behind-the-scenes tour with members of the Model Railroader staff. […]
Video: Broadway Limited Imports N scale Baldwin Centipede
See and hear the N scale Baldwin DR-12-8-1500/2, better known as the “Centipede,” in action on one of the Model Railroader staff’s N scale project layouts. Both units of the A1-A2 are powered and feature Paragon2 Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoders. […]
HO scale Chessie System Pennsylvania Division
Name: Chessie System Pennsylvania Division Layout owner: Doug Gainer Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 16′-0″ x 27′-6″ (excluding main staging yard) Prototype: Chessie System Locales: Pittsburgh, Lake Erie port, West Virginia coalfield Era: 1972 to 1992 Style: walk-in Mainline run: 60 feet Minimum radius: 40″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 (main line), no. 4 (yards and branch […]
HO scale New Baltimore & Fair Haven Ry.
Name: New Baltimore & Fair Haven Ry. Layout owner: Greg Rich Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 40 x 48 feet Locale: freelanced Era: 1928 Style: walk-in Minimum radius: 29″ Minimum turnout: no. 4 Maximum grade: 2.8 percent Benchwork: open grid Height: 441⁄2″ to 54″ Roadbed: Homasote on 1/2″ plywood Track: flextrack and handlaid code 83, 70, […]
HO scale Toronto Terminals
Name: Toronto Terminals Layout owner: Bob Sprague Scale: HO (1:87.1) Layout size: 10 x 25 feet Locale: Toronto Era: 1980 Style: double deck Mainline run: 158 feet (with helix) Minimum radius: 30″ (mainline), 18″ (industries) Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: 2.5 percent (helix) This track plan originally appeared in the June 2016 Model Railroader. […]