One interesting feature of this Model Railroader project layout are the folding legs that support the benchwork. Dick Christianson, the layout builder and Model Railroader magazine’s former managing editor, gives you a demonstration of how the folding legs work. He’ll also discuss the fascia and backdrop material that he used for the N scale Salt […]
The latest Model Railroader project layout is the N scale Salt Lake Route built by former MR managing editor Dick Christianson. This model railroad uses Kato Unitrack and Digitrax Digital Command Control (DCC). Follow Dick as he give you a tour of the layout and discusses what inspired the theme of this N scale model […]
In the November issue Model Railroader managing editor David Popp describes how he added ballast and scenery to the Waterbury Industrial District on his N scale New York, New Haven & Hartford layout. In this part David gives you tips for installing ground cover of varying textures, making gravel roads and paths, and installing static […]
Follow Model Railroader Managing Editor David Popp as he shows you some of the configurations of our Beer Line project layout. He also show you some of the operations on the HO scale railroad, including how we use a car-card-and-waybill operating system. […]
Model Railroader Editor Neil Besougloff shows how he installed Walthers street system sections and Blair Line grade crossings on our latest project layout. […]
Now that the track is laid in Humboldt Yard, Model Railroader Associate Editor Cody Grivno will show you his technique for installing ballast. […]
Model Railroader publisher Terry Thompson shows you how we installed feeder wires on the HO scale Beer Line. You’ll learn how to use “suitcase” connectors to attach feeders to the power bus and how to solder feeders to the rails. […]
Watch as Model Railroader managing editor David Popp gives you a sample of some of the operations on the Waterbury Industrial District addition to his N scale New York, New Haven & Hartford layout. […]
Model Railroader managing editor David Popp describes how he finished the Waterbury Industrial District of his N scale New York, New Haven & Hartford layout. He’ll show you some of the key structures that he built and give you more tips for realistic model railroad scenery. […]
In the November issue Model Railroader managing editor David Popp describes how he added ballast and scenery to the Waterbury Industrial District on his N scale New York, New Haven & Hartford layout. In this installment he shows you his step-by-step technique for ballasting track. […]
In part one of this video series on building our new sectional project layout, Model Railroader managing editor David Popp shows you how we join the benchwork sections together. […]
In the October issue Model Railroader managing editor David Popp continues the Waterbury extension of his N scale New York, New Haven & Hartford layout. Read the article and watch this video highlighting some of his favorite techniques for installing roadbed and laying track. […]
