Associate editor Eric White provides an overview of how he used plaster rock castings on the HO scale Eagle Mountain RR. You’ll learn how rubber rock molds made it easy to add a realistically rugged terrain to the Model Railroader staff’s 2016 project model railroad. […]
Mountains play an important part on the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale Eagle Mountain RR project layout. Associate editor Eric White describes how he used plaster gauze over a cardboard web to achieve the rocky scenery base found on the 4 x 8 model train layout. […]
Associate editor Eric White continues his behind-the-scenes look at building the Model Railroader staff’s latest project model train layout. In this installment, Eric describes how he laid out the track plan full size on the benchwork tabletop, including how he used curve and turnout templates. He’ll also show you the basics of how he laid […]
Solid benchwork is key for a smooth-running model railroad. Associate editor Eric White shows you the benchwork for the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale Eagle Mountain RR. He’ll also discuss planning the 4 x 8 model train layout. […]
MRVP’s David Popp is in a generous mood to share the gift of an assembled T-Trak module with a team of eager modelers from various parts of Kalmbach Publishing Co.! After David outlines the construction parameters, Kent Johnson chats a bit with each builder to find out what he or she is planning for their […]
The N scale Red Oak model train layout features a backdrop that runs down its center. Learn how the Model Railroader staff uses model trees and other scenery to conceal openings in the backdrop. Model Railroader editor Neil Besougloff and associate editor Steve Otte will also show you how to use scenery along the backdrop […]
Editor Neil Besougloff and associate editor Cody Grivno go over some of the finishing touches that the Model Railroader staff applied to the N scale Red Oak model train layout. While Cody is busy airbrushing track ballast, Neil points out some of the scenery and structure details added to the model railroad. You’ll also see […]
Model Railroader editor Neil Besougloff continues work on the Red Oak layout’s Iowa scenery. He’ll also show you some of the structures that have been completed and are awaiting installation on the layout. Speaking of structures, associate editor Eric White is busy building a signal tower for the N scale model railroad. Associate editor Steve […]
The foam scenery base has been cut and roadbed and track are well underway in this installment of the Red Oak video series. MR Video Plus producer David Popp will also discuss the Peco code 55 track and turnouts that he used on the project layout. Associate editor Cody Grivno describes the progress he’s made […]
The Model Railroader staff’s N scale Red Oak layout features many interesting structures built from wood and plastic kits. Associate editor Steve Otte shows some of the structure highlights on the layout and provides some painting tips. Editor Neil Besougloff also plugs in a power pack and runs the Zephyr passenger train to test out […]
The benchwork is built for the Model Railroader staff’s N scale Red Oak project. Next comes the tricky task of transferring the track plan to the foam tabletop. Get some tips from Model Railroader Video Plus producer David Popp, including a look at the layout’s styrene backdrop and the wiring channel around the tabletop. […]
Model Railroader magazine’s editor Neil Besougloff introduces you to the MR staff’s Red Oak project layout. The 3 x 7-foot N scale model railroad is built on a hollow-core door and models the Burlington Route through Red Oak, Iowa, in the 1960s. Neil will show you some of the locomotives, trains, and structure kits to […]
