Check out the progress of the Model Railroader Virginian Ry. project train layout in this video journal. Editor Neil Besougloff describes the scenery base, including how he made mountains using pink foam insulation board. He and managing editor David Popp also discuss the tunnel portals used on this HO scale model railroad. […]
Section: Project Layouts
Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 10
In this video journal Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno describes how he painted the track on the HO scale Virginian Ry. Managing editor David Popp also describes the wiring for the 4 x 8 foot model railroad. […]
Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry. part 5
Model Railroader managing editor David Popp has installed the risers and benchwork top. As winter sets in, he’s ready to move the model train layout from his garage to the Model Railroader offices. […]
Building the Virginian Ry. part 7
Check out the progress that’s been made on the Model Railroader project model train layout, the HO scale Virginian Ry. Much of the roadbed and track is in place on the model railroad. You’ll also learn why sectional track and curved turnouts are often good choices for more compact model railroads. […]
Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. model railroad part 8
Most of the track has been laid on the HO scale Virginian Ry. model railroad, so it’s time to run a test train around the main line. Model Railroader managing editor David Popp will also show you how to spot and fix problems with the model train track. Please note the following correction to the […]
Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry. part 1
Managing editor David Popp takes you on a tour of the HO scale Virginian Ry. He’ll show you some of the key features of this expandable 4 x 8 model train layout. You’ll also learn how the prototype railroad inspired the design. The first part of the Virginian Ry. series appears in the January 2012 […]
Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry. part 3
The HO scale Virginian Ry. uses open-grid benchwork construction. Managing editor David Popp shows how to build open-grid benchwork for this 4 x 8 model railroad. […]
Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry part 4: Benchwork top
Watch as Model Railroader managing editor David Popp transfers the track plan to the benchwork tabletop. You’ll also see how David uses a saber saw to cut the cookie-cutter style benchwork for this model train layout. […]
Building Bay Junction part 22
Don’t miss the last episode of our Building Bay Junction video journal. The editors wrap up the series by describing the various finished structures and scenes on the Model Railroader HO scale Bay Junction model train layout. Be sure to post your comments below, and thank you for watching! […]
Building Bay Junction 20
Model Railroader executive editor Andy Sperandeo finishes up the corn syrup transloading terminal in Williams Bay. He’s adding a Walthers HO scale chain link fence. Associate editor Cody Grivno is in the workshop detailing diesel locomotives for the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. You’ll also see associate editors Steve Otte and Kent Johnson working on other […]
Building Bay Junction part 21
In this episode Model Railroader executive editor Andy Sperandeo discusses the prototypical arrangement of the signals in Bay Junction. He’ll also show you some of the trackside details that he added to some of the turnouts on our HO scale model train layout. Managing editor David Popp then gives an overview of a typical day […]
Building Bay Junction 18
Some areas of the Model Railroader staff’s Bay Junction model train layout have been declared finished, but there are still a few places that need some finishing touches. Associate editor Cody Grivno is working on some loose ends in between the rails of the track, while senior editor Dana Kawala finishes up the fertilizer plant […]