Bachmann Trains HO scale ACS-64 locomotive News & Products for the week of September 20, 2018 HO scale locomotives Siemens ACS-64 electric locomotive. Amtrak (large Travelmark herald in two road numbers; “America’s Railroad Salutes our Veterans” and demonstrator with American flag in one number each) and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (one number). Injection-molded plastic body […]
Get computer desktop wallpaper from all 10 layouts featured in this Model Railroader special issue. Great Model Railroads 2019 features 10 spectacular model train layouts in HO, N, and O scales. In this Model Railroader special issue you’ll see a variety of model railroading themes, settings, and eras. As an online bonus, download images from […]
Athearn N scale class Z-8 Challenger 4-6-6-4 Even in N scale the class Z-8 4-6-6-4 is an imposing steam locomotive. Like the Athearn Genesis HO Z-8 that I reviewed in the August 2017 Model Railroader, the accurately detailed N scale model is available with a factory installed SoundTraxx Tsunami dual-mode decoder. The model delivered smooth […]
Bachmann N scale tight-bottom ore gondola Price: $33 Manufacturer Bachmann Industries 1400 E. Erie Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19124 www.bachmanntrains.com Era: 1960s to 1990s Road names: Union Pacific; Pennsylvania (black or Tuscan Red) Canadian Pacific; Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range; Norfolk & Western Comments: An ore car that’s been offered in HO scale for decades is […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana Kawala, senior editor for Model Railroader magazine, is back with more digital command control (DCC) tips, techniques, and insights. In this episode, Dana examines a realistic steam locomotive sound effect that’s barely audible! On the MR&T HO scale layout, Dana shows how to […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana Kawala, senior editor for Model Railroader magazine, is back with more digital command control (DCC) tips, techniques, and insights. In this episode, Dana examines a realistic steam locomotive sound effect that’s barely audible! On the MR&T HO scale layout, Dana shows how to […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Aaron Skinner is back to show you an important finishing technique that doesn’t have a thing to do with airbrushing! Watch this video to learn how you can flawlessly apply water-slide decals — even on a model with irregular surfaces! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Aaron Skinner is back to show you an important finishing technique that doesn’t have a thing to do with airbrushing! Watch this video to learn how you can flawlessly apply water-slide decals — even on a model with irregular surfaces! […]
The great thing about N scale is you can do so much in a small space — in this case, 2 x 4 feet. It’s a layout that got me back into the hobby some years ago. Although I now have a much larger layout, this is still physically attached to it. I purchased the […]
The great thing about N scale is you can do so much in a small space — in this case, 2 x 4 feet. It’s a layout that got me back into the hobby some years ago. Although I now have a much larger layout, this is still physically attached to it. I purchased the […]
Without any legs, brackets, or other visible means of support, floating benchwork keeps all attention focused on the model railroad. Follow along as author Lance Mindheim shows how to build these lightweight, yet sturdy shelves. Lance designed his benchwork for a 16″ shelf width. Use as many benchwork segments (shown above) as needed to match […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page David Popp and Drew Halverson work to add a signature forest fire scene to the Thompson River Canyon on our Canadian Canyons N scale layout. Even without incorporating animated fire or smoke effects, the guys show how use of subtle color and scenery […]
