In this episode, our host takes up the challenge of selecting the ideal design for his unique, custom-built layout space. Follow along, as Gerry walks and talks you through his process for auditing the wide assortment of plans he created using computer-aided design (CAD) software. […]
Scale: HO Scale
Back on Track: Evaluating track plans, Episode 3
In this episode, our host takes up the challenge of selecting the ideal design for his unique, custom-built layout space. Follow along, as Gerry walks and talks you through his process for auditing the wide assortment of plans he created using computer-aided design (CAD) software. […]
Back on Track: Track planning with a helix, Episode 2
Off the Rails host Gerry Leone has re-railed and is gaining traction in this Trains.com exclusive series, Back on Track. From his new home in the Upper Midwest, members can follow Gerry as he walks, talks, and works his way through planning and building an all-new, double-deck model railroad in HO scale. First order of business? […]
Back on Track: Track planning with a helix, Episode 2
Off the Rails host Gerry Leone has re-railed and is gaining traction in this Trains.com exclusive series, Back on Track. From his new home in the Upper Midwest, members can follow Gerry as he walks, talks, and works his way through planning and building an all-new, double-deck model railroad in HO scale. First order of business? […]
The Hills Line with James McNab: The complete scene, Episode 11
In this season finale, Host James McNab highlights scenery and detailing concepts he introduced in the previous episodes – all in effort to finalize one last scene on his Hills Line HO scale layout. […]
The Hills Line with James McNab: The complete scene, Episode 11
In this season finale, Host James McNab highlights scenery and detailing concepts he introduced in the previous episodes – all in effort to finalize one last scene on his Hills Line HO scale layout. […]
Model railroad locomotive, freight car, structure, decal, and roadbed announcements for March 18, 2021
Product news Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, track, and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. Here are the products Model Railroader editors have news on for the week of March 18, 2021. HO scale locomotives General Electric U30C diesel locomotive. Chessie […]
Industrial scenes, a restored steam locomotive, aged diesels, and other model railroad photos
Trackside Photos is a showcase for the work of Model Railroader readers. Send your photos (digital images 5 megapixels or larger) to: Model Railroader, Trackside Photos, P.O. Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187-1612; or upload them to http://fileupload.kalmbach.com/contribute. For our photo submission guidelines, contact associate editor Steven Otte at sotte@mrmag.com. […]
Rapido Trains MLW M420 diesel locomotive
We just got this new HO scale MLW M420 locomotive in the shop from Rapido Trains. Take a look at all of the detail packed into this new model, and find out what surprises it provided! […]
Rapido Trains MLW M420 diesel locomotive
We just got this new HO scale MLW M420 locomotive in the shop from Rapido Trains. Take a look at all of the detail packed into this new model, and find out what surprises it provided! […]
Off The Rails: The Missing Kinks, Episode 53
Just when you thought there couldn’t be any more Model Railroader Construction Kinks left on the planet, host Gerry Leone just unearthed the final remnants — a.ka. The Missing Kinks! Learn from these timeless workbench and layout building insights, and enjoy Gerry’s helpful demonstration of their usefulness. […]
Off The Rails: The Missing Kinks, Episode 53
Just when you thought there couldn’t be any more Model Railroader Construction Kinks left on the planet, host Gerry Leone just unearthed the final remnants — a.ka. The Missing Kinks! Learn from these timeless workbench and layout building insights, and enjoy Gerry’s helpful demonstration of their usefulness. […]