Modeling Foreground Trees | Follow host Kathy Millatt’s Let’s Make a Scene video series on trains.com, to see how she builds up a forest of trees at the front and center of her seasonal scenery dioramas. Even better, Kathy has also documented many of her expert modeling processes in the Kalmbach Media/Model Railroader book, Building […]
Trains LIVE — Chasing Big Boy Trains LIVE — 08-03-2022 — this week, Bob Lettenberger talks with Kevin Gilliam about his new role as a Kalmbach videographer and their recent adventure chasing Union Pacific No. 4014 — Big Boy! Many will know Kevin through the years as the primary videographer for Trains Magazine DVDs but […]
Trains LIVE — Chasing Big Boy Trains LIVE — 08-03-2022 — this week, Bob Lettenberger talks with Kevin Gilliam about his new role as a Kalmbach videographer and their recent adventure chasing Union Pacific No. 4014 — Big Boy! Many will know Kevin through the years as the primary videographer for Trains Magazine DVDs but […]
In this episode, Host Gerry Leone departs from work directly on the layout itself. Instead, he shares his techniques for customizing an HO scale Walthers grain elevator kit into much larger structure for a specific space. Getting to know Gerry Leone Back on Track host Gerry Leone is just as clever as he is comedic! […]
Trains LIVE — Nashville Steam Preservation Society Trains LIVE — 07-20-2022 — Enjoy this first-ever presentation of Trains Live with Trains’ own Bob Lettenberger, recorded LIVE in Kalmbach Media’s Studio B! Today’s special guests are Joey Bryan and Stephen Hook of the Nashville Steam Preservation Society. Nashville Steam’s current project is the restoration of former […]
Trains LIVE — Nashville Steam Preservation Society Trains LIVE — 07-20-2022 — Enjoy this first-ever presentation of Trains Live with Trains’ own Bob Lettenberger, recorded LIVE in Kalmbach Media’s Studio B! Today’s special guests are Joey Bryan and Stephen Hook of the Nashville Steam Preservation Society. Nashville Steam’s current project is the restoration of former […]
Modeling Bushes – In this episode of Kathy Millatt’s Let’s Make a Scene video series on Trains.com, follow along as she shares her quick-and-easy technique for shaping low-growth bushes that help fill in the gaps of a forest floor. Even better, Kathy has also documented many of her expert modeling processes in the Kalmbach Media/Model […]
Final details for Star Industries – Host Steve Brown concludes construction of his N scale rail-served industry, by adding scenery and details to the structure and right-of-way, including a proper perimeter fence. Of course, it’s all prepared using Steve’s simple, but effective “regular guy” techniques! It’s My Railroad host Steve Brown states he’s a “regular-guy” […]
Make a lake, part 4 – In this episode of the Back on Track mini-series, hosted by Gerry Leone on his HO scale Bona Vista model railroad, you’ll see how to apply the finishing touches and details on the water effects, painted backdrop, and adjacent shoreline scenery. All of this and more, as Gerry works […]
Modeling Background Trees – Can’t see the leaves for the trees? As noted modeler Kathy Millatt explains, that’s perfectly fine to when you’re modeling background trees on your layout. In this episode of Kathy’s Let’s Make a Scene video series on Trains.com, you can follow along as she shares her technique for shaping a distant […]
The Mineral Range railroad of Michigan is a family-owned and -operated railroad in the state’s Upper Peninsula. It’s actually the second railroad of the same name. The “original” began as a north-south, 14-mile narrow gauge mineral hauler, connecting the Osceola Mining Co.’s Osceola copper ore mine near Calumet, Mich., and the company’s stamp mill at […]
Make a lake, part 3 – It’s all water under the bridge for this episode of the Back on Track mini-series, hosted by Gerry Leone on his HO scale Bona Vista RR. With the lakebed colors applied, Gerry shows how to add water effects, as well as a few special details a keen-eyed visitor might […]
