Night time operations on my N scale freelance layout. My layout has been completely wired with working street lights and buildings. It features custom installed lighting functions on some of my DCC locomotives, a working turntable, operational cross bucks at all grade crossings, flashing lighthouse Beacon, a campfire, an arc welder performing repairs at the […]
Section: Videos & Photos
Nighttime snow plowing
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Plowing snow on the garden railroad
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Plowing snow with a Class A Climax
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When “snow” comes to northern California
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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. […]
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. […]
Video: January 2020 issue preview
Don’t miss the January 2020 issue of Model Railroader magazine! Inside, contributing editor Tony Koester introduces his Wingate model railroad, a portable switching layout that depicts an Indiana town along the Nickel Plate Road in the 1950s. You’ll also tour an N scale shelf layout that features interchangeable scenes and a 1960s Appalachian […]
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. […]
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. […]
It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Paved deck for the port, Ep. 10
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page After changing up the track alignment, Steve Brown shares his Regular Guy process for adding a paved pad along the Port Smith waterfront area of his N scale (1:160) BSR layout. […]