On April 22, Model Power announced that the company will be closing effective immediately. The announcement was posted on the Model Power website. For nearly 50 years Model Power produced hobby products that included N, HO, and O scale model trains and model railroad accessories. […]
Scale: HO Scale
Video: SoundTraxx KT-1000 DCC sound decoder for Kato HO scale P42
Senior editor Dana Kawala installed a SoundTraxx Tsunami KT-1000 Digital Command Control sound decoder into an HO scale Kato USA General Electric P42. Watch the DCC-sound-equipped locomotive as it hauls an Amtrak passenger train around the Model Railroader staff’s club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
Video: SoundTraxx KT-1000 DCC sound decoder for Kato HO scale P42
Senior editor Dana Kawala installed a SoundTraxx Tsunami KT-1000 Digital Command Control sound decoder into an HO scale Kato USA General Electric P42. Watch the DCC-sound-equipped locomotive as it hauls an Amtrak passenger train around the Model Railroader staff’s club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for April 2014
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody Grivno is working on fixing up an old scene on the Model Railroader staff’s club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. He’ll show you a handy modeling tip for making realistic roads out of styrene. You’ll also see a selection of new […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for April 2014
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody Grivno is working on fixing up an old scene on the Model Railroader staff’s club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. He’ll show you a handy modeling tip for making realistic roads out of styrene. You’ll also see a selection of new […]
Cody’s Workshop: Episode 14 – enhance an etched-brass fence
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of Cody’s Workshop, Cody tackles a quick-hitting project to enhance an N scale etched-brass fence by adding posts made from styrene stock. He also demos a compact nibbler tool designed for making window and door openings on styrene sheet material. […]
Cody’s Workshop: Episode 14 – enhance an etched-brass fence
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of Cody’s Workshop, Cody tackles a quick-hitting project to enhance an N scale etched-brass fence by adding posts made from styrene stock. He also demos a compact nibbler tool designed for making window and door openings on styrene sheet material. […]
DCC Programming: episode 6 – Programming momentum
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana shows just how easy is it to add realism to a DCC-equipped locomotive simply by programming a momentum effect. In this demonstration, you’ll see how the momentum function eliminates those sudden starts and stops that occur when operating a locomotive straight out […]
DCC Programming: episode 6 – Programming momentum
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana shows just how easy is it to add realism to a DCC-equipped locomotive simply by programming a momentum effect. In this demonstration, you’ll see how the momentum function eliminates those sudden starts and stops that occur when operating a locomotive straight […]
Building a 5 x 8 harbor railroad part 10
The Model Railroader staff’s Rice Harbor layout is finally complete. Get a behind-the-scenes look at a magazine photo shoot of the harbor railroad with editor Neil Besougloff and MR photographer Bill Zuback. Senior editor Dana Kawala will also show you some of the rolling stock used on our Seaboard Shore Line model railroad. Thanks for watching! […]
History According to Hediger: Model Railroader’s 40th anniversary boxcars
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In 2014, Model Railroader magazine celebrates 80 years in publication. Coincidentally, 40 years ago MR Senior Editor Jim Hediger was just getting started as a staff editor when he was charged with shepherding the production of a custom-run boxcar to commemorate MR’s 40th […]
History According to Hediger: Model Railroader’s 40th anniversary boxcars
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In 2014, Model Railroader magazine celebrates 80 years in publication. Coincidentally, 40 years ago MR Senior Editor Jim Hediger was just getting started as a staff editor when he was charged with shepherding the production of a custom-run boxcar to commemorate MR’s 40th […]
