RAILROADING IS RELATIVELY UNAFFECTED by most weather systems, but snow can can be another story. Over time railroads have adapted technology to do battle with the white stuff. […]
Lionel O gauge jet snow blower
Section: Videos
Santa’s Flyer O gauge British 4-6-0 by Lionel video
THIS MODEL IS THE THIRD OUTING for the UK-outline tooling created for the movie-related Hogwarts Express from the Harry Potter book and movie series. The second product was the Shakespeare Express (based on a British excursion train of the same name). […]
Modeler’s spotlight video for November 25, 2009 — Inside Cody’s Office
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In addition to a selection of new model train products, Associate Editor Cody Grivno finishes his three-part freight car weathering series. He’ll show you how to weather freight car trucks with paint washes. You’ll also see an interview with Model Railroader’s former managing […]
How to remove part seams on a plastic model
Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to use some handy tools to remove seems from plastic parts. […]
How to simulate nail holes
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno show how to use a pounce wheel to simulate nail heads on a structure. […]
How to pack up your model trains
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows the best way to pack up your model trains so the cars and paint won’t get damaged. […]
How to paint turnout points on model railroad track
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to paint turnout points using a microbrush. […]
How to use spray primer on plastic parts
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader managing editor David Popp shows how to prepare plastic parts for painting. […]
How to drybrush static grass for model railroad scenery
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader Associate Editor Cody Grivno shows how to drybrush static grass using acrylic paints. […]
How to surface your decals
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to protect your decals from being scratched. […]
How to use suitcase connectors to wire your model train layout
Model Railroader managing editor David Popp shows how to use insulation displacement (suitcase) connectors to wire underneath your layout. […]
How to wire a model train layout for Digital Command Control (DCC) part III: Feeder wires and system testing
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader managing editor David Popp shows how to test circuits on a layout with a railroad amp meter and a quarter. […]
