We tested the Athearn Trains N scale EMD F59PHI diesel locomotive on our Salt Lake Route model train layout. Equipped with a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder, the locomotive looked and sounded great hauling a set of Athearn N scale Bombardier bi-level commuter cars. […]
This grade-crossing scene is a perfect example of effectively combined basic scenery elements. We concluded the project by adding small details that give the 4 x 8-foot layout the Appalachian-theme requested by you. But because we weren’t quite ready to stop building, we made plans to add an extension to the layout. Catch a glimpse […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This week associate editor Cody Grivno answers some of your questions concerning the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy, the Model Railroader club layout. Topics include layout wiring suggestions and a question about the rolling boxcar in the opening scene. New model railroading products highlighted […]
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This magical Christmas layout features two monorails, two Lionel trains, one trolley, and an N scale kiddie train. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to model patchout without any masking. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to model simple hoses. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader editorial associate Eric Stelpflug and editor Neil Besougloff show how to make and install puffball trees. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader managing editor David Popp shows two different ways to attach a fascia to a layout. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how add mounting pins to fence sections. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Learn painting tips that will make the knuckle couplers on your model railroad rolling stock look more realistic. In addition to modeling tips, associate editor Cody Grivno shows you some of the latest products to arrive in the Model Railroader offices. […]
