Time for the big track plan reveal…well, almost! David first shares some additional historic photos that help complete our overall view of Crystal Lake, Illinois, the community that inspired his design. Finally, aided by Ben Lake’s 3-D renderings, David walks and talks you through the entire plan for the C&NW HO scale layout. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this final episode of our Canadian Canyons N scale (1:160) layout construction series, David Popp and Drew Halverson highlight the efforts, successes, and shortcomings over the last year of planning and assembling the model railroad introduced in the January 2019 issue of […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Ask MRVP host David Popp gets back to the task of answering your specific questions! In this episode, he tackles topics related to DCC wiring, layout planning, applying static grass, and many other inquiries from MRVP subscribers. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno shares new scenery tools, rolling stock, and more in this episode of Cody’s Office. Cody will also show you how to use different types of sprue cutters on your next modeling project. Viewer mail topics this month include: […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody works to replace a faulty axle gear on an HO scale diesel locomotive. In the process of making the repair, he’ll also share how to properly lubricate the unit for optimal performance. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Gerry Leone is feeling pretty groovy! That might help explain why this episode of OTR highlights modeling tips that came to light in issues of Model Railroader magazine published during the 1960s. Gerry might be a tad too “mature” to pull off […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Kathy Millatt works her magic to create a snowy, muddy roadway. Although snow and ice are most prominent on her HO scale (1:87.1) diorama, Kathy shows how to blend a well-furrowed railroad maintenance path into the scene. […]
Name: Ray Wheeler Railroad Name: Jericho & Mt Zion Railway Location: Lynnwood, WA USA Scale: 1:20.3 Theme: Modern day steam powered tourist railroad with freight operations Description: A compilation from two days of plowing snow on the Jericho & Mt Zion Railway. Music by Hillsong Music from their album The Secret Place, “Dwelling Places.” […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader contributing editor Pelle Søeborg has been busy lately building a new module that follows European FREMO US standards. See Pelle’s progress on the module, including some finished and in process modeling projects. […]
In this episode, Truck and his daughter Taylor explore the connection between Bachmann Bros. Plasticville kits, Lionel Corp., and a small Manhattan store front known as Madison Hardware. Truck also shares plenty of insights regarding the contents and packaging of Plasticville kits. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page David hits the books to inspire projects in this episode of the Log Blog. Historic photos prompt him to complete a skid shack, assemble realistic lumber loads, and consider plans for expanding the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout even further. […]
