Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This Tracks Ahead layout visit highlights Bill Kachel’s HO scale depiction of the mighty Pennsylvania Railroad running under catenary between New York City and Pittsburgh. […]
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DCC Programming: episode 12 – Lighting effects
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of DCC Programming, host Dana Kawala shows how programming lighting effects into your DCC-equipped diesel locomotives can enhance their realistic appearance and prototypical operation. Dana demonstrates effects that can be used on a variety of diesels from a wide range […]
DCC Programming: episode 12 – Lighting effects
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of DCC Programming, host Dana Kawala shows how programming lighting effects into your DCC-equipped diesel locomotives can enhance their realistic appearance and prototypical operation. Dana demonstrates effects that can be used on a variety of diesels from a wide […]
Rehab My Railroad: Episode 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this second episode of Rehab My Railroad, Drew and Chuck head back into the basement where they find Cody Grivno finishing the roadway project and David Popp installing the automated grade crossing. While work continues, Chuck takes Drew on a rolling tour […]
Rehab My Railroad: Episode 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this second episode of Rehab My Railroad, Drew and Chuck head back into the basement where they find Cody Grivno finishing the roadway project and David Popp installing the automated grade crossing. While work continues, Chuck takes Drew on a rolling tour […]
MR Insider: 2014 National Train Show, Part 2
The MR/MRVP Dream Team including David, Neil, Dana, Cody, and publisher Kevin Keefe, continues their coverage of the 2014 National Train Show in Cleveland, Ohio. In part 2 of 2 videos, Cody talks with more manufacturers eager to share their exciting new products He also stops to see some of the many operating layouts on […]
Video: The use of mirrors on Gerry Leone’s Bona Vista model train layout
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Gerry Leone’s Bona Vista RR is a freelanced HO scale railroad modeling a short line in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota in 1953. In this video, follow Gerry as he shows you the 12 locations of mirrors that he used to make the illusion […]
Video: The use of mirrors on Gerry Leone’s Bona Vista model train layout
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Gerry Leone’s Bona Vista RR is a freelanced HO scale railroad modeling a short line in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota in 1953. In this video, follow Gerry as he shows you the 12 locations of mirrors that he used to make the illusion […]
Video: Tour Gerry Leone’s HO scale Bona Vista RR
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out Great Model Railroads 2015 for a farewell visit to Gerry Leone’s Bona Vista RR. The freelanced HO scale railroad modeled a short line in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota in 1953. In this video, follow Gerry as he gives you a tour […]
Video: Tour Gerry Leone’s HO scale Bona Vista RR
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out Great Model Railroads 2015 for a farewell visit to Gerry Leone’s Bona Vista RR. The freelanced HO scale railroad modeled a short line in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota in 1953. In this video, follow Gerry as he gives you a tour […]
Walthers HO scale Russell snowplow
Walthers HO scale snowplow A newly tooled Russell snowplow has been added to the WalthersProto line. But don’t confuse this model with its kit predecessor from 20 years ago. The ready-to-run 2014 version has prototype-specific details, metal wheelsets, a flanger with rivet detail, factory-installed wire grab irons, and underbody brake detail. In addition, the new […]
Atlas HO scale Alco C-424 diesel locomotive
Atlas Model RR Co. HO scale Alco C-424 diesel locomotive Although the HO scale Alco C-424 has been part of the Atlas product line for years, this latest Classic-series version marks the first time the firm’s HO model has been available with an ESU LokSound Select Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder that captures the raspy […]