Preparing an N scale locomotive for repainting. That’s what expert modeler Cody Grivno highlights in his latest Cody’s Workshop series video. From his workbench and vented spray booth, our host will lead you through the necessary steps for disassembling an Atlas EMD GP38-2 diesel locomotive model, stripping off the factory paint job and decoration, and then applying an […]
By popular demand! Back on Track host Gerry Leone jumps ahead in time to begin an effort to shape a common layout space into a unique place! In this episode, you’ll see the start of the lake scene takes the curved mainline into consideration. First, Gerry works to build up a plate girder bridge to […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page See new model train products with Model Railroader Associate Editor Cody Grivno. This week you’ll also get tips for installing track feeder wires from Managing Editor David Popp. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader Senior Editor Jim Hediger shares a vintage story about a practical joke involving former Associate Editor Gordy Odegard, former Editor and Publisher Russ Larson, and a rather complicated oscilloscope kit. You’ll also see photos of the staff and the Model Railroader […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Using rock molds and Hydrocal plaster, Model Railroader Associate Editor Cody Grivno shows you an easy method for making realistic rock outcroppings on your layout. You’ll also see a selection of the latest model train products. Cody will also answer a viewer question […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The HO scale Ohio Southern, built by Senior Editor Jim Hediger, is not only one of the first multi-level model railroads, the layout is also one of the first to use a helix. Listen to Jim recall how he built his first helix […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Model Railroader Associate Editor Cody Grivno celebrates the 2 year anniversary of the Modeler’s Spotlight video series with a trip south of the border. Along with a look at some new model railroading products, Cody will show you an easy way […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Learn how to find out the if your freight cars’ couplers are at the correct height and what to do if they’re not. Model Railroader Associate Editor Cody Grivno shows you how to use a Kadee coupler-height gauge and shows you how to […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader Associate Editor Cody Grivno shows you a variety of new products this week, including The Model Railroader’s Guide to Diesel Locomotives. Cody also gives you a tip for opening stubborn paint jars. Editor Neil Besougloff joins Cody to provide some more […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader Senior Editor Jim Hediger grew up in Dearborn, Mich., and lived across the alley from Star Hobbies, a hobby shop owned by noted railroad photographer Emery Gulash. In this episode Jim shares an amusing story that demonstrates Emery’s legendary sense of […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In addition to a selection of new model train products, Associate Editor Cody Grivno finishes his three-part freight car weathering series. He’ll show you how to weather freight car trucks with paint washes. You’ll also see an interview with Model Railroader’s former managing […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Along with a selection of the latest model train products, Model Railroader Associate Editor Cody Grivno shows you the basics of drybrushing. Cody uses this weathering technique to simulate rust on the roof of an HO scale boxcar. He’ll also answer viewer mail. […]
