Get a quick demo of the sound-equipped HO scale EMD SD35 diesel locomotive from Atlas as well as a tip for using tungsten putty weight to get your freight cars up to National Model Railroad Association standards. In addition to showing you a selection of new model railroad products, Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also answer […]
Section: Modeling
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for June 2020, part 1
Get a quick demo of the sound-equipped HO scale EMD SD35 diesel locomotive from Atlas as well as a tip for using tungsten putty weight to get your freight cars up to National Model Railroad Association standards. In addition to showing you a selection of new model railroad products, Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also answer […]
Video: Bachmann Trains HO scale Russian Decapod 2-10-0 steam locomotive
This HO scale Russian Decapod 2-10-0 features many separately applied parts and comes factory equipped with a Train Control Systems WOWSound Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. See and hear this HO scale steam locomotive in action on the Model Railroader staff’s layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
Plans for a C&NW yard office
In the July 2020 Model Railroader, Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno shows how he scratchbuilt an HO scale model based on the Chicago & North Western yard office in Butler, Wis. See a PDF version of this by clicking here. […]
Comparative sizes of large-scale figures
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Desktop wallpaper from the 2020 Model Railroader Trackside Photo Contest
Earlier this year, we put out the call for MR readers to send us their best model railroad photos. We published the winners in the July 2020 Model Railroader. Follow the links below to download the images of all eight winning trackside photos sized appropriately for use as computer screen desktops. Click on the links […]
The Hills Line with James McNab: Introducing the IAIS Hills Industrial Spur in HO scale
In this MRVP exclusive series from James McNab, you’ll get to see the start of an all-new HO scale layout. When a basement plumbing disaster forced the demolition of his established Grimes Lines, James seized the opportunity to create something new…and share his construction efforts of The Hills Line, a 12 x 22ft HO scale model […]
The Hills Line with James McNab: Introducing the IAIS Hills Industrial Spur in HO scale
In this MRVP exclusive series from James McNab, you’ll get to see the start of an all-new HO scale layout. When a basement plumbing disaster forced the demolition of his established Grimes Lines, James seized the opportunity to create something new…and share his construction efforts of The Hills Line, a 12 x 22ft HO scale model […]
Modelers Spotlight Video Inside Codys Office for May 2020 part 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno gets some help in this episode of Cody’s Office. Highlights include a demo of the new Athearn Genesis 2.0 series HO scale EMD SD90MAC-H with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound and tips for mixing and using India ink weathering washes. […]
Modelers Spotlight Video Inside Codys Office for May 2020 part 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno gets some help in this episode of Cody’s Office. Highlights include a demo of the new Athearn Genesis 2.0 series HO scale EMD SD90MAC-H with SoundTraxx Tsunami2 sound and tips for mixing and using India ink weathering washes. […]
It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: That’s so lit!, Ep. 14
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP’s Steve Brown is looking to add some depth, dimension, and interest to his N scale Port Smith harbor buildings. In other words, Steve wants his structures to get lit! Follow along to see how he uses LED lighting components to highlight […]
It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: That’s so lit!, Ep. 14
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP’s Steve Brown is looking to add some depth, dimension, and interest to his N scale Port Smith harbor buildings. In other words, Steve wants his structures to get lit! Follow along to see how he uses LED lighting components to highlight […]