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After installing the motor mechanism, David adds an automated polarity control to his O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit. And then, it’s on to separating, sorting, and building the bridge assembly. […]
David has now arrived at the stage where it’s time to install the drive mechanism into his assembled O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit. Follow along as he shares his process for fitting the 3-volt can motor and reduction gear used to put the structure into motion. […]
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In this episode of The Hills Line, host James McNab crawls under his emerging HO scale layout to walk and talk you through wiring techniques. His focus on harnessing electrons and connecting electronic devices promises to make the model railroad action especially interesting atop the benchwork! […]
Host Steve “Regular Guy” Brown shares views of his completed scratchbuilt cement loading terminal. Plus, you’ll also get to see an assortment of details he’s added to his Port Smith North setting on his N scale layout. All of that, and even more! […]
Gary Hoover’s snow scenes from the December 2020 Model Railroader are featured in this video of the Virginia Creeper on the Abingdon Branch of his HO scale Norfolk & Western layout. […]
It’s a diesel double-header with the N scale General Electric Dash-8-40CM from Rapido, and the Wm. K. Walthers Proto EMD GP7. Plus, take a look at Kalmbach Books’ latest – Build Your First Layout from Peter Vassallo. Cody also shares how to score and snap styrene, and answers questions from viewers. […]
In the latest products, Cody shares the Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale General American 50-foot insulated boxcar, ExactRail’s HO scale Trenton Works 67′-11″ bulkhead flatcar, and Rapido Trains’ HO scale 3,800-cubic-foot-capacity cylindrical covered hopper, plus workshop tips and reader mail. […]
It’s the final session of Summer Camp 2020 and Camp Director David Popp is paddling fast to finish his projects with a flourish! See how interior details, coupled with exterior decals and weathering, give the RPO car an authentic appearance. Then, it’s over to the tower, where you’ll see how the rooftop assembly fits onto […]
Camp Director David Popp is making a mad scramble to complete projects on the final day of MRVP Summer Camp 2020! For this morning session, he first shares the processes he used to mask/paint his RPO. And then it’s quickly back to assembling the tower structure. Hold on to your hat! […]
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‘Operating’ a model train layout adds realism, challenges, and fun. Learn how in this section. […]
