In the April 2016 Model Railroader, author Bruce Kingsley shows how to add sound and animation to a structure model using Arduino circuit boards. Watch the video clip to see the finished results of Bruce’s project. In addition to watching the video, you can also download Bruce’s sound file. Download a PDF copy of the source […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Now that the team has completed all of the N scale T-Trak modules, the only thing left to do is assemble them into a layout! Project hosts David Popp and Kent Johnson, along with the rest of the resident builders, share the fun […]
Now that the team has completed all of the N scale T-Trak modules, the only thing left to do is assemble them into a layout! Project hosts David Popp and Kent Johnson, along with the rest of the resident builders, share the fun of running a few trains. […]
Mountains play an important part on the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale Eagle Mountain RR project layout. Associate editor Eric White describes how he used plaster gauze over a cardboard web to achieve the rocky scenery base found on the 4 x 8 model train layout. […]
Mountains play an important part on the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale Eagle Mountain RR project layout. Associate editor Eric White describes how he used plaster gauze over a cardboard web to achieve the rocky scenery base found on the 4 x 8 model train layout. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Adding water-slide decals to our HO scale Winston-Salem diesel locomotive is the first step in giving the model a realistic appearance. Cody walks through the prep and application processes for dressing the long hood with horizontal striping. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Adding water-slide decals to our HO scale Winston-Salem diesel locomotive is the first step in giving the model a realistic appearance. Cody walks through the prep and application processes for dressing the long hood with horizontal striping. […]
This HO scale Alco RS-3 diesel locomotive from Bachmann Trains features the firm’s new E-Z App control system. Using Bluetooth technology, this app allows modelers to run an E-Z App locomotive using an Apple iOS device. Watch senior editor Dana Kawala, run the E-Z App RS-3 and trigger sound effects along the Model Railroader staff’s […]
This Lehigh Valley interlocking tower protected a wye and a small yard in New York state. You can read more about the prototype in the April 2016 Model Railroader. […]
The layout at a glance Name: Northern Memories Layout owner/designer: John Mueller Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 10 x 21 feet plus 13 x 17 feet Theme: freelanced, inspired by Chicago & North Western Ry. Locale: Northern Wisconsin Era: early 1950s Style: walk-in, around the walls Mainline run: 190 feet Minimum radius: 24″ Minimum turnout: Atlas […]
The layout at a glance Name: River Falls & Eastern Ry. Layout designer/owner: Larry Hickman Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 28 x 38 feet Prototype: Freelanced Locale: West Virginia Era: 1959 to ‘60 Style: Double-deck Mainline run: 400 feet Minimum radius: 24″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: 2.5 percent Benchwork: open grid Height: 42″ (lower […]
Click on the links to the left to download the image size appropriate for your computer screen. Westbound Burlington Northern train No. 171 glides through Feather River Canyon on Jim Pendley’s HO scale Western Pacific layout. This month registered members can use the image as a computer screen background. Click on the links to download […]
