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Adding lighting and interior scenes structures on the N scale State Line Route layout is the focus of this episode. First, Eric White makes interiors for Gerry Leone’s and Seth Puffer’s structures using images he found on Google. Then, he adds realistic lighting inside the structures by installing LED lights from Woodland Scenics’ Just Plug […]
Q: Where do you find HO scale American flags? Cody Grivno explains where you can find Old Glory to put on your model railroad. There are several options mentioned in this video, so check it out. Do you have other questions about model railroading, or would you like to know more about full-Size trains? Send […]
Midday Modeler — 04.06.2022: This week! Classic Toy Trains Editor Hal Miller hosts the weekly Midday Modeler broadcast. If you’ve never experienced a modern toy train locomotive, Hal is here to set you up. First off, Hal demonstrates a modern O-gauge MTH locomotive decorated for Canadian Pacific and running on the City Terminal & Transfer […]
Q: Where do you find street signs? Cody Grivno explains where you can find street signs in HO, N and O scales for your model railroad. He suggests checking out Blair Line LLC. Each set from this company includes over 130 different street names as well as scale, 3″ diameter posts. They have a really […]
Cody Grivno looks up possible speeders for readers that are looking to add these to their model railroads. For instance, you can look at eBay or at swap meets for them. Walthers does make a kit that includes one called the Trackside Structures Set. Do you have questions on full-size maintenance away equipment, or are […]
Peel-and-stick parts: Cody Grivno advises readers on how to properly keep these peel-and-stick parts down. First, remove all flash and imperfections from parts that may cause surface adhering issues, then apply the glue of your choice. Grivno suggests a few good glue options. You might want to try several until you find the one that […]
By popular demand! Back on Track host Gerry Leone jumps ahead in time to begin an effort to shape a common layout space into a unique place! In this episode, you’ll see the start of the lake scene takes the curved mainline into consideration. First, Gerry works to build up a plate girder bridge to […]
Midday Modeler — 03.30.2022: This week, David Popp hosts from Kalmbach Media’s Studio B with special guest star Kathy Millatt appearing via LIVE video remote. Kathy is internationally famous as a model railroader. U.K.-based Kathy is best known in the U.S. for her series “Let’s Make a Scene.” Kathy is also one of two expert […]
In this visit to the Gogebic Iron Range, layout builder Hans Schlegel hosts an exclusive video tour of his HO scale (1:87) model railroad highlighting Chicago & North Western (C&NW) and Soo Line railroad operations under steam and diesel-power during the mid-1950s and early-1960s. Travel with Hans, as he takes you to faithfully modeled Michigan […]
Explore signature scenes of the Puffer Lines, as notable Model Railroader contributor Seth Puffer takes viewers on an in-depth tour of the detailed settings across his HO scale layout. Along the way, you’ll discover some of the helpful insights Seth used to compose realistic mini-scenes with unique characteristics. Seth also takes time to share one […]
With the upper deck and backdrops now in place, Gerry noticed the lighting on the lower deck had changed significantly. Wisely, he decided to compensate for the reduced reach of light from the ceiling fixtures by installing a new light source to the underside of the upper deck. In this episode, you’ll see how Gerry […]
Cody Grivno answers the question about what the two cars behind the two locomotives are in the March 2022 issue of Trains Magazine. So the next time you’re standing trackside and hear an Amtrak train coming, be on the lookout for these new baggage cars. They certainly do stand out in the train. Do you […]
