Host Gerry Leone continues to plan and build out a switching area for his all-new Bona Vista HO scale model railroad. This time, Gerry shares how he uses actual model structures and track remnants to visualize and plot his plans, and then adjust them to suit layout realities. […]
Section: Modeling
Product Review: ScaleTrains.com HO scale Conrail class G52X coal gondola
Cody Grivno is in Studio B to give you a detailed overview of the features on the ScaleTrains.com Rivet Counter and Operator line Conrail class G52X coal gondolas in HO scale. […]
It’s My Railroad: Cutting in a track crossover, Ep. 25
In this episode, Host Steve Brown has more trackwork to revamp. This time he’s working to insert a new crossover turnout configuration (a pair of track switches) into a yard lead. Learn why and how he did it…the “Regular Guy” way! […]
It’s My Railroad: Cutting in a track crossover, Ep. 25
In this episode, Host Steve Brown has more trackwork to revamp. This time he’s working to insert a new crossover turnout configuration (a pair of track switches) into a yard lead. Learn why and how he did it…the “Regular Guy” way! […]
It’s My Railroad, Removing, restoring, reusing N scale track, Ep. 24
Recent changes to Steve Brown’s N scale layout had an impact on operations. As such, he must carefully remove trackwork for re-use. Follow along Steve’s “Regular Guy” techniques for extracting and restoring various sections of track. […]
It’s My Railroad, Removing, restoring, reusing N scale track, Ep. 24
Recent changes to Steve Brown’s N scale layout had an impact on operations. As such, he must carefully remove trackwork for re-use. Follow along Steve’s “Regular Guy” techniques for extracting and restoring various sections of track. […]
State Line Route in N scale: Laying down cork roadbed, Episode 5
David works Rene and Sammi into the layout construction rotation. To start, David puts finishing touches on the subroadbed. He steps aside to let Rene and Sammi install the strips of cork roadbed that form the base for the N scale trackwork. Plus, you’ll see a preview of some structures to come! […]
Product Review: Tangent Scale Models Greenville Steel Car Co.
Join Eric White in the studio as he does an in-depth product review of the Tangent Scale Models Greenville Steel Car Co. HO scale 86-foot high-cube double plug-door boxcar. […]
Product Review: Atlas HO GE U23B
Join Eric White as he reviews the new Atlas HO GE U23B locomotive! Learn all about this product’s facts and features, and see how it runs on the track. […]
State Line Route in N scale: Adding layout elevations, Episode 4
Time to turn a flat tabletop into a layout with aesthetically pleasing elevations and undulations. But before David gets too far into cutting plywood, he first talks through a few changes to the N scale track plan. Plus, you’ll also see his clever, easily removable backdrop installation. […]
Product Review: Micro-Trains National Steel Car
Join Cody Grivno in the studio as he takes an in-depth look at the Micro-Trains N scale National Steel Car 7528 high-cube double-door boxcar. […]
An Atlas hopper, a Menards UFO scene, and a new DVD! Plus modeling tips and viewer mail
It’s episode 273 of Cody’s Office, and Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno is in to talk about the new Atlas HO scale ACF six-bay cylindrical covered hopper, the Menards HO scale M&Ms UFO scene, and the Trains Minnesota Railroads DVD! He also offers some helpful modeling tips, and answers viewer mail. […]