Soldering track feeders isn’t that difficult. Learn this easy method for making reliable wiring connection that are also easy to conceal on a model train layout. Soldering feeders to the rails is a wiring method modelers have used since the hobby began. By soldering feeders directly to the rails instead of using other types of […]
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HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division GP7 diesel locomotive. Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (black-and-gray scheme with “Everywhere West” slogan); Chicago & North Western (repaint in two road numbers and passenger service with “Route of the Streamliners” slogan); Denver & Rio Grande Western (orange-and-black scheme with Flying Grande lettering, four numbers); Maine Central (gold-and-green scheme, four numbers); […]
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Present and former members of the Model Railroader staff designed these four model railroads. Each can fit a 150-square-foot space. That space could be a 10 x 15-foot spare room, an 8-foot-wide stall in an 18-foot-long garage, a 5-foot-wide space along a 30-foot basement wall, or anything in between. What resulted was a variety of […]
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Wm. K. Walthers Inc. HO scale Alco PA and PB diesel locomotives HO scale locomotives Alco PA and PB diesel locomotives. New York Central; Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; Delaware & Hudson (PA only, four road numbers [two each in direct current and Digital Command Control]); New York, New Haven & Hartford (PA only, four […]
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Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale General Electric U30C diesel locomotive HO scale locomotives General Electric U30C diesel locomotive. New road numbers: Rock Island (red and yellow with speed lettering), Chessie System (Chesapeake & Ohio reporting marks), Chicago & North Western (green and yellow with herald on cab and road number on hood, two numbers), […]
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While Kathy finishes the stream on her HO scale (1:87.1) wintry scene diorama, she momentarily shifts her attention to making snow-covered bushes and trees. Watch Kathy’s technique for crafting and installing these unique scenery accents. […]
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While Kathy finishes the stream on her HO scale (1:87.1) wintry scene diorama, she momentarily shifts her attention to making snow-covered bushes and trees. Watch Kathy’s technique for crafting and installing these unique scenery accents. […]
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A Santa Fe GP30 shoves loaded hoppers onto the coal track at Monolith Cement. The crew has already pulled the empty hoppers and spotted them on the adjacent track. They’ll soon be on their way back to the mine in Utah. Roen Kelly photo About once a year, a debate will flare up on one […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Don’t miss Cody’s 40th birthday bash in this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will show you the powerful 10A Prodigy Elite DCC system from Model Rectifier Corp., and he’ll head down to the layout to run a sound-equipped […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Don’t miss Cody’s 40th birthday bash in this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will show you the powerful 10A Prodigy Elite DCC system from Model Rectifier Corp., and he’ll head down to the layout to run a sound-equipped […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, host Steve Brown finalizes his layout design, and then shares how he’ll merge two settings on the N scale BSR into one! In the process, Steve shares his tips and techniques for installing trackwork along the new section. […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, host Steve Brown finalizes his layout design, and then shares how he’ll merge two settings on the N scale BSR into one! In the process, Steve shares his tips and techniques for installing trackwork along the new section. […]
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