In this visit to the Gogebic Iron Range, layout builder Hans Schlegel hosts an exclusive video tour of his HO scale (1:87) model railroad highlighting Chicago & North Western (C&NW) and Soo Line railroad operations under steam and diesel-power during the mid-1950s and early-1960s. Travel with Hans, as he takes you to faithfully modeled Michigan […]
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Preparing an N scale locomotive for repainting. That’s what expert modeler Cody Grivno highlights in his latest Cody’s Workshop series video. From his workbench and vented spray booth, our host will lead you through the necessary steps for disassembling an Atlas EMD GP38-2 diesel locomotive model, stripping off the factory paint job and decoration, and then applying an […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Lee Marsh’s HO scale Great Northern Ry. Cascade Division features stunning mountain scenery inspired by Stevens Pass in Washington State. In this short video, follow some of the superdetailed transition-era trains and they roll along the main line. […]
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By popular demand! Back on Track host Gerry Leone jumps ahead in time to begin an effort to shape a common layout space into a unique place! In this episode, you’ll see the start of the lake scene takes the curved mainline into consideration. First, Gerry works to build up a plate girder bridge to […]
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Here’s a classic tale of a kid who badly wanted to play with his trains, but couldn’t – at least not right away. Find out exactly what we’re talking about! Jack Fox had to wait for his O gauge layout […]
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One of the most notable changes in the toy train hobby over the past 10 to 15 years has been the emergence of businesses that design and build layouts. Companies under the direction of an imaginative leader oversee construction of O and S gauge railroads for individuals as well as museums and other public institutions. […]
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Editor Robert S. McGonigal Assistant Design Director Lisa Schroeder Senior Associate Editor Brian Schmidt Graphic Designer Kelly Katlaps […]
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