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Plowing snow with a Class A Climax
Section: Modeling
Plowing snow on the garden railroad
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Nighttime snow plowing
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Video: Woodland Scenics Static King
Static grass is an effective way to add realism to model railroad scenery. Follow associate editor Steve Otte as he demonstrates the Static King applicator and other new static grass products from Woodland Scenics. […]
Gateway to the Kettle Moraine
A recently “discovered” Soo Line Railroad silent movie from 1919 featuring glimpses of how Colleywood / Maryville Junction looked 100 years ago. Video shot by Radio Trains. […]
Plans for a wooden railroad water tank
In the January 2020 issue, Donald M. Deuell described how he modified plans from a 1950s Model Railraoder article so he could add an operating spout to an HO scale wood water tower. See a PDF version of this by clicking here. […]
Computer desktop wallpaper from the January 2020 Model Railroader
Click on the links at left to download this image sized appropriately for your computer screen. It’s early summer, 1939, and a pair of Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Electro-Motive Division E1 diesel locomotives lead crack passenger train Super Chief on Ray Miecko’s HO scale layout. Click on the links below to download the image […]
Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 4, Structure finishing tips
To complete her O scale scratchbuilding series, modeler Renee Grosser shares her technique for adding realistic roof shingles, chimney fixtures, and window/door details to the rustic farmhouse. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for November 2019
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out the Tech 6 Sound Controller 2.0 from Model Rectifier Corp. and new sound-equipped diesels from Athearn in this month’s Modeler’s Spotlight video. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno shows you the latest products to arrive in the Model Railroader Offices this month. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for November 2019
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out the Tech 6 Sound Controller 2.0 from Model Rectifier Corp. and new sound-equipped diesels from Athearn in this month’s Modeler’s Spotlight video. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno shows you the latest products to arrive in the Model Railroader Offices this month. […]
Cody’s Workshop: Ep. 41, SW8 shell modification
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody continues working on his HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. In this episode, he’ll continue working on the shell. Follow his techniques for patching up holes, removing parts, and adding details. […]
Cody’s Workshop: Ep. 41, SW8 shell modification
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody continues working on his HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. In this episode, he’ll continue working on the shell. Follow his techniques for patching up holes, removing parts, and adding details. […]
