John Damanskas’ O gauge layout features locomotives, rolling stock, and accessories from Lionel Trains and MTH. The layout also features stunning scenery with mountains, trees, and bridges. […]
Section: Layout Visits
CSX switching layout in HO scale in 12 square feet
A version of this article appeared in Model Railroader’s special issue from 2018: Build a Small Railroad. In today’s world of trains, big 6-axle locomotives, and flashing red lights replacing cabooses, it’s comforting to know that spotting a single boxcar at a warehouse is still an integral part of railroading. Designing the module As I […]
Last load of logs for the day on the Birdhaven & Hemlock
Name: Bob Moffett Railroad Name: Birdhaven & Hemlock Location: West Virginia Scale: Mixed Theme: Late 1950s- early 1960s Description: This is the last load of logs being brought in at the end of the day, pulled by the railroad’s newly acquired Climax locomotive. As the sun goes down, the lights come on for a different […]
Fun in small spaces
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Video: How to remove the shell from a Rapido Trains HO scale RS-11 and RS-18
We reviewed the Rapido Trains HO scale MLW RS-18 in the June 2020 Model Railroader. The firm produced this video showing step by step how to remove the shell from the model to access the decoder and mechanism. […]
Video: Coshocton Model Railroad Club layout
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Featured in the July 2020 Model Railroader, the HO scale Toledo, Walhonding Valley & Ohio fills a 50 x 150 building with a freelanced layout inspired by scenes of southern Ohio. The impressive model railroad was built and is operated by the Associated […]
Video: Coshocton Model Railroad Club layout
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Featured in the July 2020 Model Railroader, the HO scale Toledo, Walhonding Valley & Ohio fills a 50 x 150 building with a freelanced layout inspired by scenes of southern Ohio. The impressive model railroad was built and is operated by the Associated […]
CIC Yard Runaround
AIS 708 runs around an empty Wisconsin Central boxcar for spotting at City Carton at the north end of the IAIS Hills Industrial Spur. Video by James McNab. […]
Westbound double-stack train at Caliente
Removing shell of model locomotive Watch this double-stack train as it travels around Horseshoe Curve at Caliente, Calif., on this N-scale model railroad. Video submitted by Eugen Hänseler. […]
Video: Andrew Dodge’s scratchbuilt rotary snowplow
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In the June 2020 Model Railroader, you’ll learn how Andrew Dodge scratchbuilt an operating rotary snowplow for his Proto: 48 (O fine scale) Colorado Midland layout. Get a demonstration of the model in this short video. […]
Video: Andrew Dodge’s scratchbuilt rotary snowplow
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In the June 2020 Model Railroader, you’ll learn how Andrew Dodge scratchbuilt an operating rotary snowplow for his Proto: 48 (O fine scale) Colorado Midland layout. Get a demonstration of the model in this short video. […]
Video: Hardshell scenery and hidden staging on the HO scale Great Northern Ry. Cascade Division
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Lee Marsh takes you on a tour under the mountains of his HO scale Great Northern Ry. Cascade Division, featured in the June 2020 Model Railroader. You’ll also learn how Lee used plaster hardshell scenery to make removable scenery sections and access hatches. […]
