Western Pacific RR

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 […]

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Cementing painted plastic parts

Cementing plastic model kit 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 […]

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Cementing painted plastic parts

Cementing plastic model kit 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 […]

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Cementing painted plastic parts

Cementing plastic model kit 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 […]

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Video: National Train Show Report part 1

Cody Grivno at the National Train Show

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   On August 3-5, 2012, members of the Model Railroader staff attended the National Train Show in Grand Rapids, Mich. The show took place at the end of the National Model Railroad Association’s national convention week. In part 1, you’ll see associate editor […]

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Video: National Train Show Report part 1

Cody Grivno at the National Train Show

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   On August 3-5, 2012, members of the Model Railroader staff attended the National Train Show in Grand Rapids, Mich. The show took place at the end of the National Model Railroad Association’s national convention week. In part 1, you’ll see associate editor […]

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Video: National Train Show Report part 1

Cody Grivno at the National Train Show

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   On August 3-5, 2012, members of the Model Railroader staff attended the National Train Show in Grand Rapids, Mich. The show took place at the end of the National Model Railroad Association’s national convention week. In part 1, you’ll see associate editor […]

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Basic Training: Cementing plastic parts

Hand applying adhesive to plastic part

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Whether you’ve never built a plastic kit or you’ve assembled several, this video is for you. Cody takes you through the steps to clean up, fit, and cement plastic kit parts like a pro. […]

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How to cement plastic parts

Hand applying adhesive to plastic part

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Whether you’ve never built a plastic kit or you’ve assembled several, this video is for you. Cody takes you through the steps to clean up, fit, and cement plastic kit parts like a pro. […]

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Up-and-over O gauge plan

CTT-T0912_APLAN

Layout designer: John Rusterholz Scale: O Layout size: 4 x 8 feet Track type: Lionel O Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the September 2012 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Up-and-over O gauge plan Up-and-over O gauge plan schematic Up-and-over O gauge plan components […]

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