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Scale: O Scale
On30 Jemez & Rio Grande (“The Chili Line”)
Name: Jemez & Rio Grande (“The Chili Line”) Layout designer: Jim Gore Scale: On30 (1:48 proportion on 30″ narrow gauge track) Size: 12 x 16 feet Prototype: Denver & Rio Grande Western Santa Fe Division Locale: northern New Mexico Era: October 1951 Style: island style layout with continuous run Mainline run: 64 feet Minimum turnout: […]
Olympia Logging Series: Part 30 – Steam locomotive weathering
While we’ve addressed how to weather modern diesel locomotives in other MRVP videos, David Popp takes on the challenge of giving the Olympia Logging Co. steam locomotives an aged appearance. Follow along as he demonstrates how to use an airbrush to apply various paint color effects — all without impacting the performance of our layout […]
Olympia Logging Series: Part 30 – Steam locomotive weathering
While we’ve addressed how to weather modern diesel locomotives in other MRVP videos, David Popp takes on the challenge of giving the Olympia Logging Co. steam locomotives an aged appearance. Follow along as he demonstrates how to use an airbrush to apply various paint color effects — all without impacting the performance of our layout […]
Olympia Logging Series: Part 29 – Custom locomotive lettering
As the layout construction and scenery work progresses, MR’s Cody Grivno continues to prep the Olympia Logging Co. steam-powered workhorse for service. In this video, he demonstrates how to reletter our factory-decorated On30 Bachmann Climax. When an initial technique falls short, Cody cleverly introduces an alternative process using a floor finishing product. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for October 2014
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out highlights of associate editor Cody Grivno’s recent trip to the National Model Railroad Association Michiana Division’s EduTRAIN conference, including some of the featured models and model train layouts. Cody also looks at new products in HO, N, and O scales, and […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for October 2014
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out highlights of associate editor Cody Grivno’s recent trip to the National Model Railroad Association Michiana Division’s EduTRAIN conference, including some of the featured models and model train layouts. Cody also looks at new products in HO, N, and O scales, and […]
MR Insider: 2014 National Train Show, Part 2
The MR/MRVP Dream Team including David, Neil, Dana, Cody, and publisher Kevin Keefe, continues their coverage of the 2014 National Train Show in Cleveland, Ohio. In part 2 of 2 videos, Cody talks with more manufacturers eager to share their exciting new products He also stops to see some of the many operating layouts on […]
Video: O scale Southern Pacific Tehachapi Division model railroad
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Jerry Davis’ O scale model railroad depicts the famed Tehachapi Loop during the early 1950s. Watch steam and diesel locomotives haul freight and passenger trains along the line. […]
Video: O scale Southern Pacific Tehachapi Division model railroad
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Jerry Davis’ O scale model railroad depicts the famed Tehachapi Loop during the early 1950s. Watch steam and diesel locomotives haul freight and passenger trains along the line. […]
Big steam in the coal fields
Layout designer: Ray Stuber Scale: O Layout size: 8 x 12 Track type: Lionel Fastrack Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the December 2014 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Steam in the coal fields track plan Steam in the coal fields track plan schematic […]
Menards Plumbing Supply structure
Price: $79.99 (no. 2791902) Features: Assembled wood structure, interior illumination (power supply not included), plumbing-related details on exterior Order online at www.menards.com or visit your local Menards store during the holiday season I was a bit surprised when I received my latest box from Menards – having seen the firm’s preassembled wood barn and a […]
