We close our four-part Build-a-bridge series by installing the model on our Thin Branch HO scale layout. In this video David shares some techniques for building foam scenery and working with plaster abutment castings to support our through-girder bridge. […]
In this video (part 3 of 4), David shares techniques for adding trackwork guardrails to a through-girder bridge kit. […]
In this video (part 2 of 4), Cody shares techniques for painting a through-girder bridge kit. […]
In this video (part 1 of 4), David shares techniques for building a through-girder bridge kit. […]
Name: Carlyle Division Layout designer: Tom Basterash Scale: N (1:160) Size: 10 x 11 feet Prototype: freelanced, based on Great Northern Locale: Rocky Mountain foothills Era: 1945 to 1955 Style: walk-in Mainline run: 65 feet Minimum radius: 15″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: 2 percent Originally appeared in the July 2013 Model Railroader. Click […]
Name: New England & Western Layout designer: Bill Robertson Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 24 x 46 feet Prototype: freelanced Locale: New England Era: 1940 to 1950 Style: linear walkaround Mainline run: 170 feet Minimum radius: 32″ (main) Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: 2 percent Originally appeared in the July 2013 Model Railroader. Click on […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page If you want to try a different material to make rocks for your model railroad, try foam. In this video, David shows how he added Mountains in Minutes foam rocks to our Thin Branch HO scale project railroad. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page If you want to try a different material to make rocks for your model railroad, try foam. In this video, David shows how he added Mountains in Minutes foam rocks to our Thin Branch HO scale project railroad. […]
Now that the rocks for our Thin Branch project railroad are in place, it’s time to paint them. David shares an easy 3-step painting technique that produces realistic rock outcroppings. […]
Now that the rocks for our Thin Branch project railroad are in place, it’s time to paint them. David shares an easy 3-step painting technique that produces realistic rock outcroppings. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Looking for a small layout with an expansive Appalachian feel? The 4 x 8 foot HO scale Cumberland & Ohio plan provides just that! This layout includes two towns, a mine, and a lot of operation in a compact space. […]
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