Click on the image to download a PDF copy of this track plan. Name: Pennsylvania RR Layout owner: John M. Johnson Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 9′-5″ x 23′-6″ Prototype: Pennsylvania RR Locale: Driftwood, Pa. Era: September 1955 Style: walk-in Mainline run: 30 feet Minimum radius: 25″ (main), 20″ (branch) Minimum turnout: no. 7.5 (main), no. […]
A Santa Fe GP30 shoves loaded hoppers onto the coal track at Monolith Cement. The crew has already pulled the empty hoppers and spotted them on the adjacent track. They’ll soon be on their way back to the mine in Utah. Roen Kelly photo About once a year, a debate will flare up on one […]
See and hear this sound-equipped On30 0-6-0 switcher get put through its paces on a narrow gauge logging model train layout. Our review sample also features an optional SoundTraxx Tsunami sound module. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Gerry Leone demonstrates a handy technique that makes it appear like your photos are captured under real sunlight. Plus, he’ll also show how photo enhancement software can bring new clarity to your photography efforts! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Gerry Leone demonstrates a handy technique that makes it appear like your photos are captured under real sunlight. Plus, he’ll also show how photo enhancement software can bring new clarity to your photography efforts! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Gerry Leone talks about how to adjust your camera settings to capture model railroad settings with a realistic depth of field. He also addresses lighting options (type and placement)! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Don’t miss Cody’s 40th birthday bash in this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will show you the powerful 10A Prodigy Elite DCC system from Model Rectifier Corp., and he’ll head down to the layout to run a sound-equipped […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Don’t miss Cody’s 40th birthday bash in this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will show you the powerful 10A Prodigy Elite DCC system from Model Rectifier Corp., and he’ll head down to the layout to run a sound-equipped […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, host Steve Brown finalizes his layout design, and then shares how he’ll merge two settings on the N scale BSR into one! In the process, Steve shares his tips and techniques for installing trackwork along the new section. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, host Steve Brown finalizes his layout design, and then shares how he’ll merge two settings on the N scale BSR into one! In the process, Steve shares his tips and techniques for installing trackwork along the new section. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The Sandman returns! Host Gerry Leone takes a deeper dive into products, tools, and techniques you can use to sand and smooth out modeling projects. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The Sandman returns! Host Gerry Leone takes a deeper dive into products, tools, and techniques you can use to sand and smooth out modeling projects. […]
