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Spray painting tips for model trains

Spray painting tips for model trains

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page There's quite an...

In-depth Product Review: Rapido HO scale Canadian set

In-depth Product Review: Rapido HO scale Canadian set

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana Kawala looks...

Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 6 – Florida East Coast Railway

Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 6 – Florida East Coast Railway

Drew models the Florida East Coast RR in N scale, and on this Trackside Adventure,...

Video: History according to Hediger 7: A real railroading story from our senior editor

Video: History according to Hediger 7: A real railroading story from our senior editor

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Thin Branch Series: Build a Bridge part 4 – Installation

Thin Branch Series: Build a Bridge part 4 – Installation

We close our four-part Build-a-bridge series by installing the model on our Thin Branch HO...

Thin Branch Series: Build a Bridge part 3 – Guardrails

Thin Branch Series: Build a Bridge part 3 – Guardrails

In this video (part 3 of 4), David shares techniques for adding trackwork guardrails to...

John and Barney Gramling and their tank engines

John and Barney Gramling and their tank engines

Thin Branch Series: Build a Bridge part 2 – Airbrushing

Thin Branch Series: Build a Bridge part 2 – Airbrushing

In this video (part 2 of 4), Cody shares techniques for painting a through-girder bridge...

Thin Branch Series: Build a Bridge part 1 – Kit assembly

Thin Branch Series: Build a Bridge part 1 – Kit assembly

In this video (part 1 of 4), David shares techniques for building a through-girder bridge...

Video Step by Step: Replacing turnouts

Video Step by Step: Replacing turnouts

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How to make Hydrocal rock castings for model railroad scenery

How to make Hydrocal rock castings for model railroad scenery

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How to weather model railroad track

How to weather model railroad track

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Video: How to model a wire fence line

Video: How to model a wire fence line

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Basic Operation: Running the River Job

Basic Operation: Running the River Job

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Modelers Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for May 2013

Modelers Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for May 2013

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page A variety of...

Cody’s Workshop: Episode 4 – clear coat finish

Cody’s Workshop: Episode 4 – clear coat finish

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How to check and adjust coupler height on model train layouts

How to check and adjust coupler height on model train layouts

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Thin Branch Series: Working with foam rocks

Thin Branch Series: Working with foam rocks

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Thin Branch Series: Painting rocks

Thin Branch Series: Painting rocks

Now that the rocks for our Thin Branch project railroad are in place, it's time...

3D Track Plans: The 4×8 HO scale Cumberland & Ohio

3D Track Plans: The 4×8 HO scale Cumberland & Ohio

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Looking for a...