Check out an HO scale lightweight diner from Rapido Trains that’s superdetailed inside and out, an N scale well car from Jacksonville Terminal, and new HO click track from PIKO America in the August Cody’s Office. Down in his workshop, Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also show you some of his essential shop safety […]
Section: Modeling
Stan Ludwikowski O gauge toy train layout
Walk up the stairway leading to Stan Ludwikowski’s 23 x 36-foot layout and you’re suddenly looking at scenes from northwest Chicago more than half a century in the past. Watch this exclusive video tour of Stan’s impressive toy train layout. […]
Inside Cody’s Office for July 2020, part 2
A new Athearn HO boxcar, Kato N scale diesel, and Scenery special issue highlight this episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also give you tips for using Crafter’s Pick The Ultimate adhesive for attaching clear window glazing for a structure kit. Viewer mail topics this month include: the era of the […]
Inside Cody’s Office for July 2020, part 2
A new Athearn HO boxcar, Kato N scale diesel, and Scenery special issue highlight this episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also give you tips for using Crafter’s Pick The Ultimate adhesive for attaching clear window glazing for a structure kit. Viewer mail topics this month include: the era of the […]
It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Weathering workout, Ep. 16
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Steve Brown is ready to add weathering effects to several parts, pieces, and places on his Port Smith N scale (1:160) harbor scene. Follow along as he shares his Regular Guy techniques for applying realistic weathering effects using pre-mixed washes, chalks, and […]
It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Weathering workout, Ep. 16
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Steve Brown is ready to add weathering effects to several parts, pieces, and places on his Port Smith N scale (1:160) harbor scene. Follow along as he shares his Regular Guy techniques for applying realistic weathering effects using pre-mixed washes, chalks, and […]
Garden Railways Product Review LGB Construction Site Starter Set
Check out this Märklin/LGB large scale Construction Site Starter Set demo, as presented by Editor Hal Miller (and his dog Finn). Of course, you can read a complete review of the model in the Fall 2020 issue of Garden Railways magazine! […]
LGB large scale construction train set
Watch a video of Editor Hal Miller setting up and running this new large scale set from LGB. […]
Transport case and delivery ramp demo
Raymond Parent shows how to build a transport case for large scale locomotives that doubles as a delivery ramp to a layout. Check out this video to see how the ramp works. Also take a look at the article in the Fall 2020 issue of Garden Railways. […]
Train table basics: What to look for when looking for a platform to run trains
Toy train tables are a must-have for almost anyone looking to operate or display their collection — from Lionel and American Flyer to Thomas. Throughout the years, Classic Toy Trains has promoted building tables and Model Railroader has published fine plans for small layouts. But some toy train enthusiasts just want to buy a table […]
Transport case and delivery ramp demo
Raymond Parent shows how to build a transport case for large scale locomotives that doubles as a delivery ramp to a layout. Check out this video to see how the ramp works. Also take a look at the article in the Fall 2020 issue of Garden Railways. […]
MRVP Layout Visit: Howard Zane’s Piermont Division in HO Scale
As featured in the February 2020 issue of Model Railroader, Howard Zane’s Piermont Division, a 60 x 70-foot HO scale (1:87) model railroad masterpiece, comes to life in exclusive video! Howard graciously hosts a walking tour along the 23 scale miles of mainline, highlighted by Northeastern mountain scenery and incredibly detailed locomotives, rolling stock, and structures. For even […]