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In this episode, Host Gerry Leone acknowledges two areas on his layout where he needs to rethink the track arrangements. He discusses possible solutions and then shows how he rerouted the track on the lower and upper decks to fit his vision. Getting to know Gerry Leone Back on Track host Gerry Leone is just […]
Although the former Kalmbach workspace is no more, you can now watch the new Trains.com Workshop Webcam! Trains.com members will have this exclusive window to peer into our efforts to build out an all-new workshop space. This is where you’ll see staff from Model Railroader, Classic Toy Trains, and other publications making models, testing new […]
With the HO scale Virginian Ry. benchwork in the Model Railroader workshop, managing editor David Popp begins laying down track and cork roadbed. He describes some of the changes that he had to make to the track arrangement for this model train layout. You’ll also learn how David saved space on the Virginian by using […]
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In part one of this video series on building our new sectional project layout, Model Railroader managing editor David Popp shows you how we join the benchwork sections together. […]
Lots of work is taking place on the Model Railroader staff’s Bay Junction model train layout. Associate editor Cody Grivno has installed his United Cooperative grain elevator, while senior editor Dana Kawala describes building the fertilizer plant that will be located in front of the scene. Managing editor David Popp will also show how the […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP Video Vault tours Lou Ullian’s Coon Creek Lumber Co. On3 (O scale, 3-foot narrow gauge) logging layout originally featured in the 1991 premier edition of Great Model Railroads (out of print). […]
MRVP Video Vault tours Lou Ullian’s Coon Creek Lumber Co. On3 (O scale, 3-foot narrow gauge) logging layout originally featured in the 1991 premier edition of Great Model Railroads (out of print). […]
This time, David advances the aging effects of his gons by working up (or upside down) from the wheels. Don’t miss his handy tips for painting wheelsets, weathering trucks, and applying decals! […]
The turntable build gets temporarily tabled, but David still has plenty of projects to keep him busy in the basement. Today’s effort involves roughing up a set of On30 gons to make the sides of the car look worn and ragged from heavy use. Even David is amazed how realistic the results of his technique […]
It’s no secret that David is a huge fan of nearly everything New Haven. So when Rapido Trains delivered their HO scale model of a New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad stainless-steel dining car to Wisconsin, you can bet that he’d take more than a quick minute to inspect all of the fine details. […]
