Mountains play an important part on the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale Eagle Mountain RR project layout. Associate editor Eric White describes how he used plaster gauze over a cardboard web to achieve the rocky scenery base found on the 4 x 8 model train layout. […]
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Steve Crise See the story in the January 2016 issue! Watch an exclusive video of his layout now. […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Mike Danneman’s N scale Moffat Road model train layout is set in the Colorado. Watch Rio Grande freight trains and they run through the detailed scenes on this 18′-6″ x 24′-9″ model railroad. […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page As a fitting finale to the T-Trak Group Project efforts, MRVP’s Kent Johnson sits down with each builder to inspect his/her completed module and talk briefly about the lessons learned! […]
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Associate editor Eric White continues his behind-the-scenes look at building the Model Railroader staff’s latest project model train layout. In this installment, Eric describes how he laid out the track plan full size on the benchwork tabletop, including how he used curve and turnout templates. He’ll also show you the basics of how he laid […]
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Poppleton Community Railway Nursery. Tour de France livered train passes the Nursery. Bob Brook A general view of half the Nursery, the 2’ gauge track far left and right with the main line to Harrogate far right. Bob Brook It only just fits! David Dawson Car park yard with the main line signal box in […]
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Solid benchwork is key for a smooth-running model railroad. Associate editor Eric White shows you the benchwork for the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale Eagle Mountain RR. He’ll also discuss planning the 4 x 8 model train layout. […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The N scale Southbay Western is a freelanced model railroad inspired by the Denver & Rio Grande Western in the 1950s. The layout models the mountainous scenery in just 8 x 8 feet. Check out some of the highlights along the main line. […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page You’ve seen Paul Dolkos’ meticulous work featured in the December 2015 and January 2016 issues of Model Railroader magazine. In this MR Video Plus exclusive layout visit, you’ll now have the chance to tour his entire 17 x 29-foot Baltimore Harbor District HO […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The MR Video Plus T-Trak Group Project continues to unfold in the third, exclusive video blog! This week, Kent Johnson stops down in the MR Workshop to see what Brian M. Schmidt of Trains magazine is doing with his corner module. Plus, KJ […]
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