HO scale locomotives Pennsylvania RR class K4 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive. Prewar with slat pilot and postwar with modern pilot. Two road numbers each. Dual-mode TCS WOWSound decoder with Keep-Alive capacitor; separate, factory-applied injectors, pump, and piping; metal uncoupling levers; operating headlight; all-metal chassis; die-cast metal trailing truck; blackened-metal side rods; painted engineer and fireman […]
In this episode Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno shows you a selection of the latest model railroading products, including N scale intermodal cars, an HO covered hopper kit, and HO scale vehicles. Cody will also give you a workshop tip, using a cool new tool called a Dual Flex Cutter from Excel Blades. Viewer mail […]
In this episode Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno shows you a selection of the latest model railroading products, including N scale intermodal cars, an HO covered hopper kit, and HO scale vehicles. Cody will also give you a workshop tip, using a cool new tool called a Dual Flex Cutter from Excel Blades. Viewer mail […]
VIA Rail Turbo no. 2 approaches Lyn Road in December 1980 on Jason Shron’s triple-deck HO scale Kingston Sub model railroad. The trackside photo of the Turbo Train is also this month’s featured computer desktop wallpaper. Click on the links below to download the image sized appropriately for your computer screen. Download the 1600 x […]
The layout at a glance Name: Midwest & Southern Atlantic RR Layout owner: Dale Martell Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 8 x 22 feet Theme: freelanced Locale: Midwest to western North Carolina Era: 1954 Style: walk-in Mainline run: 78 feet Minimum radius: 24″ (main), 18″ (sidings) Minimum turnout: Peco small radius Maximum grade: 1.5 percent Benchwork: […]
HO scale locomotives General Electric Dash 9-44CW diesel locomotive. BNSF Ry. (as-delivered Heritage I scheme in three road numbers, Heritage I with yellow hood lettering in one number, and Heritage II), BC Rail (Dash 9-44CWL in red, white, and blue scheme), Canadian National (Dash 9-44CWL in North America scheme, three numbers), Chicago & North Western […]
In this episode James McNab shares his techniques for using backdrops, fascias, and visual blocks. See how these features control the viewing angles and make the HO scale Hills Line, or any other layout, appear much larger than it actually is! […]
In this episode James McNab shares his techniques for using backdrops, fascias, and visual blocks. See how these features control the viewing angles and make the HO scale Hills Line, or any other layout, appear much larger than it actually is! […]
Host Gerry Leone has been saving up all year to make this special episode of Off The Rails for you! Sit back and enjoy the BONUS modeling tips and tricks he’s squirreled away from previous episodes of his helpful, exclusive series. […]
Host Gerry Leone has been saving up all year to make this special episode of Off The Rails for you! Sit back and enjoy the BONUS modeling tips and tricks he’s squirreled away from previous episodes of his helpful, exclusive series. […]
HO scale freight cars Bi-level auto rack. New paint schemes: BNSF Ry. (Oxide Red with circle-cross herald and yellow with post-2005 herald), Canadian National (white with red “wet noodle” herald, six road numbers), Conrail (brown with “can opener” herald), CP Rail (red), CSX (yellow), Kansas City Southern (yellow with dual heralds), Mexican Rail Transportation (yellow), […]
David and Cody have added new trackwork to the MR&T HO scale layout rehab project. But there’s trouble along the turnouts that has to be addressed! Eric White also pops in to show off his tugboat and share an update on the cement silo build. Cody is also on-site to showcase his efforts building harbor […]
