Pacing GN’s Empire Builder westward through the Cascades and the City of Everett in Western Washington State, circa Spring of 1950 on Lee Marsh’s HO scale layout. […]
Pacing the Empire Builder
Section: Videos
Willow Creek Railroad – Operations: Local freights
This video is part of a planned series that highlights operations on the Willow Creek Railroad, an HO-scale 400-square-foot layout set in the early 1950s. This video describes and demonstrates the operations of Local Freight trains on the layout as we follow the work of the River Job Turn. Video by Rod Vance. […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 24
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Looks like show host David Popp (and the crew too) has a case of spring fever! What a perfect reason for this episode of Ask MRVP to venture into “wild” Wisconsin! This month, David tackles Q&As from the MR workshop, the aisles of […]
Another N scale micro layout
Here is a time-lapse video of the construction of my latest N scale micro-layout project. The layout is a bit less than 24″ in diameter and features a track radius that averages around 9″. The track is ballasted and weathered Kato Unitrack, and the overall layout construction is foam insulation board on top of a […]
How-to Library: Airbrushing with Aaron – Episode 5, Prime Time
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page To prime or not to prime…that is the question FineScale Modeler senior editor Aaron Skinner addresses in this episode of Airbrushing with Aaron. It really is a tale of two tanks, as Aaron demonstrates techniques for applying primer to a model railroad […]
Video: Bachmann SoundValue HO scale EMD E7A
An Electro-Motive Division E7A passenger diesel joins the Bachmann Trains’ SoundValue line of HO scale locomotives. This detailed model features a dual-mode SoundTraxx decoder. See the E7A in action hauling a passenger train along the main line of the Model Railroader staff’s Milwaukee, Racine & Troy layout. […]
Canadian Canyons Series: Part 4 – Alignment pins and additions
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Connecting plates and frame sections are in place. Now watch as David shows how to install the steel alignment pins that make it possible to attach the removable section perfectly every time! As a bonus, David also shares a way to reinforce floppy […]
Canadian Canyons Series: Part 6 – Expanding the benchwork and raising the grade
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Here’s proof that even the best-laid plans can (and do) change! In this episode, David comes to realize that the layout really can benefit from one additional foot of real estate. He’ll show you how to amend the benchwork, and then install a […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video –– Inside Cody’s Office for March 2017
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody Grivno is busy working on rolling stock for the latest N scale Model Railroader Video Plus project layout. In this month’s modeling tip, he’ll show you how to upgrade freight car models with metal wheelsets, including some painting and weathering […]
Off The Rails: Episode 11
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this special episode, host Gerry Leone and pal Tony Koester have landed on the rails and off the continent! In the midst of a mid-winter cruise around South America, the guys hit land to ride/tour unique railroads in Uruguay and Argentina. Tag […]
MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Bob Hayden’s HO scale Carrabasset & Dead River
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP Video Vault tours Bob Hayden’s Carrabasset & Dead River Ry. HOn2½ (HO scale trains on N gauge track) layout originally featured in the 1991 premier edition of Great Model Railroads (out of print). […]
MR Insider: A Memorable MR Moment with Terry Thompson
In celebration of Model Railroader magazine’s upcoming 1000th issue, we’ve captured candid comments and memorable moments straight from the staff and employees who helped the leading hobby resource reach this publishing milestone. Former MR Editor and Publisher Terry Thompson shares a story. […]
