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A layout of a Lionel lifetime
Section: Layout Visits
HO scale White Road Forest shelf layout
“White Road Forest” is a small shelf layout in HO scale, inspired by a Class 3 branch line somewhere in the Upper Michigan area. Designed with portability in mind, it has nine modules with all the scenery detachable to improve easiness of storage. It features a two-track main line (loop) with one siding each, and […]
User video: Creating grades on your model railroad
In this video, modeler Steve Tello shares a simple technique for calculating and transferring grades onto your layout. […]
Athearn Genesis HO scale GE U50 diesel
In this exclusive video review for Model Railroader, James Wright of the JLWII2000 YouTube channel demos the Athearn Genesis General Electric U50 diesel. This HO scale locomotive features a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. See and hear the locomotive model in action on James’ layout. […]
Soldering for model railroaders
Take a look at basic soldering tips, as well as soldering wires, decoders, track, and even some unsoldering tricks. Video by Sean Moore. […]
Northern Pacific A-5 4-8-4 crossing Chumstick Canyon trestle
A Northern Pacific A-5 4-8-4 northern with grey boiler pulls a freight drag over Chumstick Canyon trestle east of Seattle, Wash., on the Great Northern railway. Video by Sam Parfitt. […]
MRVP Layout Visit: John Tews’ Timber River Railway in HO scale
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this MRVP Exclusive Layout Visit, Master Model Railroader John Tews hosts a tour of the sites and facilities found on his HO scale Timber River Railway. You’ll also enjoy an insider’s look at the realistic scheme and prototypical practices that make his […]
HOn30 Narrow Gauge Coal Mine Railroad
This HOn30 Narrow Gauge Coal Mine Railroad measures 24″ x 56″. The layout is constructed of 1″ thick extruded foam insulation board; there was no wood used anywhere. It is very light in weight. The locomotive is an old N scale Lifelike SW switcher for which I scratchbuilt a new cab to fit over the […]
Video: Tour the Model Railroader staff’s Milwaukee Racine & Troy
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Follow an executive special train as it tours the main line of the Model Railroader staff’s Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. Highlights of the MR&T include many scenes that have appeared in the magazine over the years, as well as project model railroads, such […]
Video: Tour the Model Railroader staff’s Milwaukee Racine & Troy
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Follow an executive special train as it tours the main line of the Model Railroader staff’s Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. Highlights of the MR&T include many scenes that have appeared in the magazine over the years, as well as project model railroads, such […]
Baltimore & Ohio, the Ridgely Division
Baltimore & Ohio train no. 722 heading to D. Lee Coal Co. with a train of empty hoppers. Video shot by Dale Ridgeway […]
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