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Section: Modeling
Brian Inch’s kid-friendly O gauge empire
Brian Inch’s son, Riley, loads Atlas O pulpwood flatcars in a section of the layout designed for children to enjoy and change at will. […]
Video: Bachmann Trains HO scale Schnabel car
Senior editor Jim Hediger shows you the Bachmann Trains HO scale Schnabel car during a special move on the Model Railroader staff’s Wisconsin & Southern layout. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video: Inside Cody’s Office for September 6, 2012
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Back after traveling to the National Train Show, Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will show you a selection of the latest model railroad products to arrive at the Model Railroader offices. In addition, you’ll see and hear a demonstration of a new […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video: Inside Cody’s Office for September 6, 2012
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Back after traveling to the National Train Show, Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will show you a selection of the latest model railroad products to arrive at the Model Railroader offices. In addition, you’ll see and hear a demonstration of a new […]
Living the postwar dream
Take a closer look at Craig’s train room where he both displays and operates his collection of postwar trains. […]
Modeling crop fields on an N scale model railroad
The oat harvest is in full swing on Pat Lana’s N scale Cedar River & Iowa Central. Corn and soybean fields are also visible in the photo. Pat shares techniques for modeling crops using items from craft and home supply stores. Mike Danneman My freelanced N scale Cedar River & Iowa Central Ry. is set […]
HO scale Port Thomas & Southern and Timber Ridge Logging Co.
Name: Port Thomas & Southern and Timber Ridge Logging Co. Layout designer: Tom Hawkins Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 10 x 20 feet Prototype: freelanced, based on the Port Townsend & Southern RR Locale: Pacific Northwest Era: early 1900s Style: walk-in Minimum radius: 24″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 (main), no. 4 (yards and sidings) Maximum grade: […]
Western Pacific RR
Name: Western Pacific RR Layout designer: Bob Grech Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 17′-6″ x 25′-6″ Prototype: freelanced Locale: freelanced Era: 1935 to mid-1940s Style: walk in Minimum radius: 26″ (main line), 24″ (hidden reverse loop) Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: 2 percent Originally appeared in the October 2012 issue of Model Railroader. Click here […]
A railroad’s railroad – BNSF’s O gauge layout
BNSF Ry. is using O gauge trains to share its story with the public. […]
Cementing painted plastic parts
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Follow Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno as he shows you this handy tip for your next model railroad structure project. Cody will show you how to cement painted plastic parts together without damaging them. He’ll also give you tips for working with […]
Cementing painted plastic parts
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Follow Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno as he shows you this handy tip for your next model railroad structure project. Cody will show you how to cement painted plastic parts together without damaging them. He’ll also give you tips for working with […]