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A noisy little railway story
As I walked up the driveway toward Mick Spilsbury’s Black Canyon Railroad, I could begin to hear the multitude of sounds stemming from the site. At first, I could distinguish the sounds of cows and sheep coming from the vicinity of four stock cars. But then I listened a bit more deliberately, and heard 10 […]
HO scale Georgia Northeastern RR 2019 update
Thomas Klimoski’s HO scale Georgia Northeastern was featured in Great Model Railroads 2020 and several other Model Railroader magazine articles. Tom shot this video that highlights the actions of the GNRR North Local as it switches Argos Cement and the Team Track. The video also showcases his recent weathering of several two bay covered hopper […]
Video: Inside the December 2019 Model Railroader
A freelanced Appalachian short line set in the transition-era and the long-running Roseville Roundhouse Model Railroad Club layout in California are the featured layout tours in the December 2019 issue of Model Railroader magazine. You’ll also learn how to build up a realistic freight car roster, get plans for a compact trackside dairy, and much […]
How-to Library: Designing and Printing Decals
Model Railroader magazine’s Steve Otte shares a decal printing technique he used to complete his structure for MRVP’s State Line Kitbash Challenge. Follow along as he demonstrates the steps that take you from computer design to color-printed, waterslide decal sheets! […]
How-to Library: Easy Model Railroad Photography – Episode 3 Depth of Field and Lighting
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)! […]
How-to Library: Easy Model Railroad Photography – Episode 5 Helicon Focus, Experimentation, and a Photoshoot
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page To conclude this five-part series, Gerry Leone shows how easy it is to use Helicon Focus software to enhance the focal depth of your model railroad photography. And to wrap things up, Gerry dissects all that goes into building a properly lit professional […]
Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 2, Modeling siding
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Renee Grosser reveals more of her expert scratchbuilding insights. In this episode, she shares how easy it is to add siding to her O scale structures when using clapboard-pattern, sheet styrene material. […]
How-to Library: Easy Model Railroad Photography – Episode 5 Helicon Focus, Experimentation, and a Photoshoot
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page To conclude this five-part series, Gerry Leone shows how easy it is to use Helicon Focus software to enhance the focal depth of your model railroad photography. And to wrap things up, Gerry dissects all that goes into building a properly lit professional […]
Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 1, Sub-wall construction
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Award-winning modeler Renee Grosser launches an MRVP exclusive mini-series highlighting her top-notch modeling skills and tips. Follow along as she shares her process for using styrene to scratchbuild a farmhouse from little more than a few snapshots! […]
Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 3, Doors and Windows
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Expert modeler Renee Grosser demonstrates how she makes window and door openings in the O scale structures she likes to scratchbuild using sheet styrene material. You’ll also see how she prepares some of the finishing details and weathering effects for her farmhouse project. […]
