The X31 boxcar was one of the signature cars of the Pennsylvania RR. Join Eric and Cody as they take a look at the features on these new HO scale cars from Rapido Trains. […]
Rapido Trains HO scale Pennsylvania RR X31 boxcar
Section: Modeling
State Line Route in N scale: Modeling a farm field, Episode 15
David and Rene prepare the State Line Route layout for scenery by smoothing out the terrain. Then they show how to model a farm field using scenery materials, such as grass mats, static grass, trees, and more! […]
Rapido Trains HO scale Pennsylvania RR F30 flatcars
Cody and Eric take a look at the general service and piggyback versions of this new flatcar from Rapido Trains. […]
How to troubleshoot and disassemble an HO scale brass steam locomotive
Senior Editor Eric White evaulates and troubleshoots an HO scale brass steam locomotive from Sunset Models to figure out why the gearbox isn’t turning. […]
State Line Route in N scale: Shaping scenery terrain, Episode 14
Learn how David and Rene use materials such as foam, paper, and plaster sheets to begin forming the terrain on the State Line N scale layout. […]
Piko HO scale Sprinter DMU tested
Senior editor Eric White puts the Piko HO scale Sprinter DMUs to the test on our Milwaukee, Racine & Troy staff layout. […]
Layout visit: Marshall Sommer’s HO scale Rhode Haven
Watch trains running on Marshall Sommer’s HO scale Rhode Haven model railroad, which is featured in the January 2022 issue of Model Railroader magazine. […]
State Line Route in N scale: Painting a backdrop and adding horizon lines, Episode 13
In this episode, David demonstrates how to paint a gradient blue-sky backdrop for the State Line Route N scale layout. Then he enlists Rene to help create horizon lines using sections from various SceniKing photo backdrops. Watch how the backdrop comes together using these techniques! […]
State Line Route in N scale: Modifying structures to fit your layout, Episode 12
Structures for our State Line Route N scale layout keep rolling in! In this episode, David gives a peek at the kits built by Seth Puffer and Sammi DiVito. Then, learn how Steve Brown, host of “It’s My Railroad” and “Scale It Down” on trains.com, kitbashed a packaging plant and modernized a tank farm to […]
It’s My Railroad: Build a loader from parts and pieces, Ep. 27
As the mini-series continues, there’s plenty more work for Steve Brown to finish on his N scale scratchbuilt industry. This video picks up with our host sharing his instructions and insights for putting together a flood loader for the pet food plant. […]
It’s My Railroad: Build a loader from parts and pieces, Ep. 27
As the mini-series continues, there’s plenty more work for Steve Brown to finish on his N scale scratchbuilt industry. This video picks up with our host sharing his instructions and insights for putting together a flood loader for the pet food plant. […]
It’s My Railroad: Simple scratchbuilding concepts for shaping a complex industry, Ep. 26
Steve Brown shares his “Regular Guy” techniques for building a complex N scale industry – all from scratch! You’ll get all of the how-to and the why-so explanations in this introduction to this scratchbuilding min-series. […]
