Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 24 | Barn scene figures and details

Host David Popp is making good progress with his modeling, so he takes a moment...

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East Troy Industrial Park, Ep. 7 | Working with risers

With joists on the HO scale East Troy Industrial Park (ETIP) model railroad installed, David...

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Athearn Genesis HO EMD GP38-2

The Athearn Genesis HO EMD GP38-2 recently arrived at our offices. Join Model Railroader Senior...

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East Troy Industrial Park, Ep. 6 | Installing subroadbed

David keeps the hammer down and drill humming, as he works to install the joists...

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Model Railroader Tips & Tricks | Evaluating subroadbed options

Evaluating subroadbed options| When it comes to building a new model railroad, the foundation you...

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Trains.com Insider Interview | Rapido Trains Inc CEO Jason Shron Talks Tariffs

Trains.com Insider Interview | Rapido Trains Inc. Founder and CEO Jason Shron visits with Trains.com Director...

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Model Railroader Tips & Tricks | Determining reasonable reach

Determining reasonable reach | David Popp shows you how to establish the most reasonable depth...

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East Troy Industrial Park, Ep. 5 | Transferring a track plan

In this episode, David demonstrates a simple process for plotting the track plan for the...

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ScaleTrains HO EMD GP40

Check out the all-new ScaleTrains HO EMD GP40 diesel locomotive in our latest product review...

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Spaces to Places VII | Yard Servicing Area

In a space just beyond the lower-level yard recently featured in Spaces to Places VII,...

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Walthers Cornerstone HO transload facility pavement

Work is well underway on the HO scale (1:87.1) Milwaukee, Racine & Troy East Troy...

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Classic Trains Film Archive | C&O, Clinchfield, NYC, and other eastern railroads, J. David Ingles Reel 0045

Classic Trains Film Archive | C&O, Clinchfield, NYC, and other eastern railroads, J. David Ingles...

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East Troy Industrial Park, Ep. 4 | Installing the backdrop

To make their future construction efforts a bit easier, David and Bryson work to install...

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Rapido HO General Electric C30-7

A sample of the Rapido HO General Electric C30-7 diesel locomotive recently arrived at our...

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Ask Trains.com March 2025

Ask Trains.com March 2025| Join Model Railroader Senior Editor Cody Grivno as he addresses your questions...regarding...

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Model Railroader Tips & Tricks | Building L-girders

Building L-girders| Watch and learn as David Popp demonstrates how to assemble one of the...

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 23 | Barn door bash and other structure enhancements

In this episode, David Popp continues working on the barn and surrounding farm scene on...

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East Troy Industrial Park, Ep. 3 | Adding legs to the frame

Host David Popp and Bryson Sleppy work to raise the wood framework of their East...

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Model Railroader Tips & Tricks | Adjusting leg height

Adjusting leg height| In instances where the floor isn't quite as flat as it looks,...

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Model Railroader Tips & Tricks | Selecting lumber for your layout

Selecting lumber for your layout| With a wide array of wood grades available at major...

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