Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Summer Camp 2

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page More Summer Camp fun on David’s O scale (1:48) Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. Today’s activities start with a stock car modeling project, before shifting to a layout scenery effort. […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Summer Camp 2

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page More Summer Camp fun on David’s O scale (1:48) Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. Today’s activities start with a stock car modeling project, before shifting to a layout scenery effort. […]

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Stuff We Use: Pliers and cutters for model railroaders

Assortment of pliers on a workbench

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page A Xuron Modeler’s tool kit includes sprue cutters, microshears, and tweezernose pliers. All of these tools get a lot of use down at the Model Railroader workshop. In this quick demo, editor Hal Miller shows you some of his favorite tips for using […]

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Stuff We Use: Pliers and cutters for model railroaders

Assortment of pliers on a workbench

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page A Xuron Modeler’s tool kit includes sprue cutters, microshears, and tweezernose pliers. All of these tools get a lot of use down at the Model Railroader workshop. In this quick demo, editor Hal Miller shows you some of his favorite tips for using […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 41

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 41

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page For this episode of OTR, host Gerry Leone becomes Mr. Sandman! Why? He’s got plenty of tips, tricks, and hobby tools to help smooth over rough edges on your modeling projects! […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 41

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 41

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page For this episode of OTR, host Gerry Leone becomes Mr. Sandman! Why? He’s got plenty of tips, tricks, and hobby tools to help smooth over rough edges on your modeling projects! […]

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HO scale CSX Philadelphia Subdivision

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Click on the image to download a PDF copy of this track plan. Name: CSX Philadelphia Subdivision Layout owner: Bruce Friedman Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 42 x 56 feet Prototype: CSX Locale: Philadelphia to Baltimore Era: modern day Style: multi-deck walkaround Mainline run: 1,000 feet Minimum radius: 36″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: 2.25 […]

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MRVP Layout Visit: John Mueller’s C&NW in HO scale

John Mueller's HO scale CNW Northern Memories model railroad

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Enjoy this exclusive video tour of John Mueller’s C&NW-themed HO scale (1:87) layout inspired by railroad operations and locations in northern Wisconsin. Follow the action along the line, and then look for additional coverage of the layout in a forthcoming issue of Model Railroader magazine. […]

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