Download plans for a wood trestle and truss bridge. Don’t miss Don Ball’s article in the August 2016 Model Railroader where he shares how he scratchbuilt a late-1800s wood trestle and truss bridge. […]
Prototype plans: Wood trestle and truss bridge
Section: Modeling
Computer desktop wallpaper from the August 2016 Model Railroader
Click on the links to the left to download the image size appropriate for your computer screen. The in-plant switcher pulls a cut of hot-metal cars from the basic oxygen furnace past empty slag cars sitting next to the blast furnace. The steel industry is the focus of the latest phase of Rick Crumrine’s HO […]
Video: Model Rectifier Corp Light Genie model railroad lighting controller
Adding lighting effects like flashing signals, flickering gas lamps, warning strobes, and rotating beacons to a model railroad has never been easier thanks to the Model Rectifier Corp. Light Genie lighting controller. Check out some of the features of this powerful model railroad accessory with Model Railroader associate editor Steve Otte. […]
Creating doors and windows with a laser cutter
Download a full-size template of Jack Verducci’s doors and windows. […]
Visit the OS&F Railroad
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Video: Rivarossi HO scale U28C
The Rivarossi/Hornby USA HO scale General Electric U28C features newly designed handrails and an ESU LokSound Select Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. See and hear this diesel locomotive and it hauls a freight train around the Model Railroader staff’s Milwaukee, Racine & Troy model railroad. […]
Video: Walthers HO scale Capitol Limited passenger train
Strata-Domes and streamlined diesel locomotives highlight the HO scale Capitol Limited passenger train from Walthers. Each passenger car and locomotive is prototypically detailed. Both E unit diesels are powered and include SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoders. See and hear this magnificent passenger train as it makes a run along the Model Railroader […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for June 2016
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page New locomotives, model railroading books, and more highlight this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will also show his method for painting model railroad turnouts on the staff’s new Beer Line extension. Viewer mail this month deals with […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for June 2016
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page New locomotives, model railroading books, and more highlight this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will also show his method for painting model railroad turnouts on the staff’s new Beer Line extension. Viewer mail this month deals with […]
Cody’s Office Sponsored Ad: Woodland Scenics
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Introducing the Dust Dabber™ by Woodland Scenics […]
Cody’s Office Sponsored Ad: Woodland Scenics
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Introducing the Dust Dabber™ by Woodland Scenics […]
Off The Rails: Episode 2
In just the second show (sponsored by The Letter “T”), it looks like our Talented host Gerry Leone has gone completely Off The Rails! Or maybe not? In this episode, Gerry seeks modeling inspiration from an egg carton and a bottle of Tenax, and soon finds several slick Tips, Tricks, and Tools. Keep up with […]
