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Big steam pays a visit to our HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. Broadway Limited’s feature-rich HO scale Union Pacific 4-12-2 steam locomotive includes a synchronized smoke unit, brass and die-cast metal construction, and two factory-installed and painted crew figures. […]
There are several modular model railroading standards out there, but one you might have heard more about recently is the Free-Mo modular standard. Like most modular standards, the Free-Mo modular standard lets you build a section of model railroad that will connect and operate with others built to the same standard. The cool thing about […]
An Athearn Ready-to-Roll Chicago & North Western SD60 is in charge of a grain train on our HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. Before the six-axle diesel departs Williams Bay, Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno explains the features on this SoundTraxx Econami-equipped model. […]
Don Ball, a frequent contributor to Model Railroader magazine, died on January 21 at his home in Blue Springs, Mo. He was 73 years old. Most of Don’s articles focused on projects he was working on for his 37 x 40-foot HO scale Stockton & Copperopolis RR, set in 1895. The topics were wide ranging, […]
Bachmann’s latest locomotive visits our HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno demonstrates some of the light and sound effects on this modern-era passenger unit. […]
It’s a new year with new progress on Gerry Leone’s all-new HO scale layout. Of course, that means a new season of construction videos gets Back on Track right now! In this episode, you’ll see how our host made quick work of his hardboard fascia installation. While work on his upper deck isn’t quite as […]
Cody answers this question in this video of Ask Trains. Send us your questions Got a question about modeling, operation, or prototype railroading? E-mail it to us at AskTrains@Trains.com. […]
Visual trickery has been part of model railroading for many years. John Allen used mirrors on his HO scale Gorre & Daphetid to make scenes appear deeper than they really were. John also made inches appear like miles on his model railroad using structures and scenery to create the illusion of distance, a technique known […]
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Hot wire foam tools Amherst 2022: The hot wire foam cutting tools listed here are featured at the Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Hot Wire Foam Factory 5-in-1 Deluxe Pro kit 5-in-1 Deluxe Pro kit. Includes Deluxe Pro Variable-Heat Pro Power Station, choice of four Hot Wire basic hand […]
These railroad books Amherst 2022 are featured by Ron’s Books and published by SilverLake Images. SilverLake Images ‘General Motors Electro-Motive Division, Volume 1’ General Motors Electro-Motive Division, Volume 1. Reproduction of General Motor’s Electro-Motive Division catalogs and brochures. Models covered include DD40A, E8, E9, F3, F7, F9, GP9, GP18, GP20, GP38, GP40, SD7, SD9, […]
Model scenery supplies Amherst 2022: The scenery supplies listed here are featured at the Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Cripplebush Valley Models Blocky Rock tunnel portal Blocky Rock tunnel portal. Depicts a “bare rock” tunnel (one that’s cut in rock strong enough to not require artificial support). Features sharp, blocky […]
