This new HO scale Pennsylvania RR class I1sa steam locomotive includes Broadway Limited Imports’ new Paragon2 Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. We ran the smoke and sound equipped Decapod on our Milwaukee, Racine & Troy club layout. […]
Section: Trains Video
Pennsy and Santa Fe 2-10-4’s in Ohio
Watch video clips of Pennsy and Santa Fe 2-10-4’s from the Herron Rail Video program “Pennsylvania Glory, Part 2.” The PRR leased 12 5011-class engines from Santa Fe in summer 1956 for use on the Columbus-Sandusky line, where they worked beside PRR’s own J1’s. The Fall 2010 issue of Classic Trains features a study of […]
Atlas O bulkhead flatcar
The Atlas O 68-foot bulkhead flatcar is back in new paint schemes and road numbers. Model Railroader magazine Senior Editor Cody Grivno hosts our latest product review video, taking an in-depth look at the Trainman series model. Features on the bulkhead flatcar include side stake pockets, simulated tie loops, a fish-belly center sill, pull plates, […]
Video: Bachmann Spectrum HO scale 2-6-6-2 Mallet
The Bachmann Spectrum HO scale class H-4 2-6-6-2 features a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. Watch this steam locomotive run on our model railroad, and listen to a demonstration of some of its sound effects. […]
How to model a roof with paper
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to model a roof with paper. […]
How to unstick paint jar caps
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to unstick paint jar caps. […]
How to use sand for gravel driveways
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to use sand for gravel driveways. […]
Large-scale railroading in a coffee table?
Name: Tom Trigg Railroad name: ttrigg Scale: G Location: SWGRS at Pomona Fairplex, CA Description: Coffee table railroading. Vendor says she intends to build a mountain scene inside the glass case and install a coin operation system. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video for May 27, 2010 — Inside Cody’s Office
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Learn an easy technique for adding ripple and waves effects to the rivers and creeks on your layout. Managing Editor David Popp shows you a river scene that he’s been detailing on the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. Associate Editor Cody Grivno interviews Bob […]
Jason Fontaine’s HO scale Southern New England Railroad
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Jason Fontaine’s HO scale layout features autumn scenes with fall foliage and detailed structures. You can read more about this model train layout in the July 2010 Model Railroader. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video for May 13, 2010 — Inside Cody’s Office
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Watch the special 100th episode of Cody’s Office. You’ll see a selection of new model railroading products, including a demonstration of Broadway Limited Imports Paragon2 HO I1sa steam locomotive. This model features Digital Command Control (DCC) and sound. Cody will also show you […]
Video: InterMountain HO scale AC-12 Cab-Forward 4-8-8-2
See and hear the Digital Command Control (DCC) and sound equipped InterMountain AC-12 Cab-Forward. We ran the HO scale locomotive on our layout using a Model Rectifier Corp. Digital Command Control (DCC) system. You can also read a full review of this model. […]
