See the powered re-railer from PIKO in action in this special video. […]
Section: Modeling
Garden Railways Product Review PIKO America R/C 25-Ton Diesel, Battery-powered
Watch as Kent Johnson puts a PIKO America R/C GE 25-ton diesel locomotive (1:29 scale, battery-powered) through its paces on his small, raised-garden railroad, complete with a 2% grade! Read a complete review of the model in the Spring 2020 issue of Garden Railways magazine! […]
Broadway Limited Imports N scale SD70ACe
Check out this N scale SD70ACe from Broadway Limited Imports. Watch the modern-era diesel locomotive haul a freight through the Model Railroader staff’s N scale Canadian Canyons model train layout. The Paragon3 series model also features an impressive sound system. […]
How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 2 – Installing ring rail and outer wall
With the pit base of the O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit now assembled, David jumps to the task of installing the ring rail and outer wall. […]
How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 2 – Installing ring rail and outer wall
With the pit base of the O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit now assembled, David jumps to the task of installing the ring rail and outer wall. […]
The Hills Line with James McNab: Endless horizons, Episode 4
In this episode James McNab shares his techniques for using backdrops, fascias, and visual blocks. See how these features control the viewing angles and make the HO scale Hills Line, or any other layout, appear much larger than it actually is! […]
Off The Rails: Passing on the savings, Episode 51
Host Gerry Leone has been saving up all year to make this special episode of Off The Rails for you! Sit back and enjoy the BONUS modeling tips and tricks he’s squirreled away from previous episodes of his helpful, exclusive series. […]
Off The Rails: Passing on the savings, Episode 51
Host Gerry Leone has been saving up all year to make this special episode of Off The Rails for you! Sit back and enjoy the BONUS modeling tips and tricks he’s squirreled away from previous episodes of his helpful, exclusive series. […]
It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Kitbash turned scratchbuild, Ep. 17
When host Steve Brown wanted to transform a grain elevator kit into a Port Smith N scale cement plant, he initially thought it would be a straightforward process. Upon further review and some lessons learned, he’s now launched into a full-blown scratchbuilding project — done the Regular Guy way! […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 23 — Planning ahead
David has his hands full with projects cooking on his workbench and the Sand Creek On30 layout extension, referenced in MRVP’s special issue Model Railroading: The Ultimate Guide 2020 (KalmbachHobbyStore.com). Follow along as he gets down to the details on his sand loader structure and the new track configuration. […]
Rehab My Railroad: Keeping on track, Episode 7
David and Cody have added new trackwork to the MR&T HO scale layout rehab project. But there’s trouble along the turnouts that has to be addressed! Eric White also pops in to show off his tugboat and share an update on the cement silo build. Cody is also on-site to showcase his efforts building harbor […]
Rehab My Railroad: Keeping on track, Episode 7
David and Cody have added new trackwork to the MR&T HO scale layout rehab project. But there’s trouble along the turnouts that has to be addressed! Eric White also pops in to show off his tugboat and share an update on the cement silo build. Cody is also on-site to showcase his efforts building harbor […]