Name: Gulf, Atlanta & Eastern Layout designer: Alastair Reynolds Scale: N (1:160) Size: 11 x 12 feet Prototype: freelanced Locale: Georgia Era: steam-to-diesel transition Style: walk-in Mainline run: 72 feet Minimum radius: 11″ (hidden), 15″ (visible) Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: 4 percent (2 percent on main line) Originally appeared in the September 2014 […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Don’t miss the latest episode of Cody’s Office where you’ll see an HO scale SD50 from Athearn Trains, an N scale PS boxcar from Fox Valley Models, an HO scale PS 4750 covered hopper from Tangent, an HO scale Russell snow plow from […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Don’t miss the latest episode of Cody’s Office where you’ll see an HO scale SD50 from Athearn Trains, an N scale PS boxcar from Fox Valley Models, an HO scale PS 4750 covered hopper from Tangent, an HO scale Russell snow plow from […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of MRVP’s DCC Programming Series host Dana Kawala takes on CV 29, one of the most powerful (and often-feared) configuration variables in DCC. Dana methodically walks you through how to use CV 29 to control many of the basic functions […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of MRVP’s DCC Programming Series host Dana Kawala takes on CV 29, one of the most powerful (and often-feared) configuration variables in DCC. Dana methodically walks you through how to use CV 29 to control many of the basic […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this exclusive MRVP video, Model Railroader magazine’s N Scale Insight columnist Jim Kelly shares his remarkable N scale basement layout highlighting Santa Fe’s route over Tehachapi Pass, Calif. After retiring as MR’s managing editor, Jim has continued honing his modeling skills, tackling new projects, […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this exclusive MRVP video, Model Railroader magazine’s N Scale Insight columnist Jim Kelly shares his remarkable N scale basement layout highlighting Santa Fe’s route over Tehachapi Pass, Calif. After retiring as MR’s managing editor, Jim has continued honing his modeling skills, tackling new projects, […]
Athearn Trains HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD70, SD70M, and SD75I diesel locomotives HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD70, SD70M, and SD75I diesel locomotives. SD70: Canadian National (ex-Illinois Central). SD70M: Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific (both with flared radiators). SD75I: BNSF Ry. (ex-Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe). Four road numbers per scheme. Detailed cab interior, flat […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The MR/MRVP Dream Team including David, Neil, Dana, Cody, and publisher Kevin Keefe storm into Cleveland to cover the 2014 National Train Show. In part 1 of 2 videos, Cody talks with several manufacturers eager to share their exciting new products. He also […]
Model Rectifier Corporation has announced that they will produce and market Model Power’s railroad products under the Model Power brand. Model Power and Mantua railroad and accessory products will now be available worldwide from MRC. Frank Ritota, president of MRC, explained that “the plan is to use the obvious synergy from the melding of the product lines to […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this month’s episode of Cody’s Office, you’ll get a handy tip for weathering model railroad ballast using an airbrush. Associate editor Cody Grivno demonstrates his favorite techniques on the Model Railroader staff’s N scale Red Oak project layout, which won’t appear in print until […]
