Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The Central of Georgia Ry. Had a number of branch lines, and two of them connected to the main line in Wadley, Georgia. This HO scale track plan models the Lousiville & Wadley and the Wadley Southern Ry. In a 13 x 15 […]
Model Railroader senior editor Jim Hediger built the gravel loader for the HO scale Winter Hill Quarry Branch project. In this episode Jim describes some of the kitbashing techniques he used as well as how he fit the structure into the scenery and over the model railroad track. You’ll also hear from associate editor Steve […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Contributing editor Tony Koester drops in from time to time, and on this visit, we asked him what he thinks you need to know to build a model railroad. […]
Rod Price operates both vintage and contemporary S gauge models on the Chicago, Priceless & Denver RR, a 13 x 21-foot layout inspired by childhood trips to watch the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy passenger trains with his father. With his layout, he inspires a love of trains in a new generation. […]
The ZW-L transformer combines an upgraded transformer package with the classic football-style case. Watch the video below to see some of the ZW-L’s features. […]
The Swiss Crocodile once traveled through the 9-mile long Gotthard tunnel which provided rail service between Switzerland and Italy. Check out this O gauge model in action! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of Cody’s Office you’ll see a selection of new model railroading products in HO and N scale, including an Athearn Genesis HO scale Missouri Pacific GP38-2. Follow associate editor Cody Grivno as he takes this SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The Schnabel car is one of the largest freight cars ever made, and each is designed for a specific purpose. Senior editor Jim Hediger reviews Bachmann’s new HO scale model of the unique car, and he provides some tips on operating one realistically […]
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In the April 2013 issue, David Bodnar presents three lighting projects using a Picaxe controller and an LED. In this video, he demonstrates all three projects. Don’t forget to cut-and-paste the code for your own project! […]
In the April 2013 issue, David Bodnar presents three lighting projects using a Picaxe controller and an LED. In this video, he demonstrates all three projects. Don’t forget to cut-and-paste the code for your own project! […]
As the Model Railroader staff continues to work on the scenery for the HO scale Winter Hill quarry branch, it becomes apparent that they need to add the illusion of distance to the scene. An easy solution to this common model railroading problem is to add a distant treeline along the layout backdrop. Follow associate […]
