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What once was lost, has now been found! Hard to believe, but host Gerry Leone left some remarkable tips on the cutting room floor. Being a resourceful guy, he’s collected enough nuggets and polished them into helpful modeling gems for this episode of Off The Rails! […]
The holiday season is here — and that’s a pretty good reason for Trains.com’s preeminent host David Popp to have a party! As the mini-series plays out this month, join David (along with other special guests) as he reveals some of the modeling/layouts projects and quick-hitting techniques keeping him engaged in the hobby. First up, […]
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Details, details, details! Our “Regular Guy” Steve Brown keeps the banter at bay, before jumping into how he uses computer printouts to make building interiors and exterior signage. Plus, he shares how and where to add big crates, bound loads of lumber, and many other details to complete his authentic N scale Port Smith setting! […]
David Popp and Cody Grivno migrate to the Mukwonago layout location and prepare the site for a relocated, rail-served industry. As David preps the property, including benchwork, track, and scenery modifications, Cody sprays a few coats of paint on the structure. All of this while Dana Kawala shows how to install and wire Rapido RailCrew […]
Cody shares the RailSmith Models N scale 72-foot Pullman Standard baggage car, Atlas Alco RSD-5 HO scale diesel locomotive, and the HO Milwaukee, Racine & Troy anniversary boxcar, plus a workshop tip and reader mail. […]
Featured in Model Railroader in 1978, the N scale Clinchfield remains one of the magazine’s all-time great project railroads. Jim Hediger shares some of the insight behind the planning and construction of the unique model railroad. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Senior Editor Jim Hediger recalls more of his early days at Model Railroader magazine. Jim describes “Lurch” the infamous elevator at the old Kalmbach building in downtown Milwaukee. See vintage photos of the Model Railroader offices and staff. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader Senior Editor Jim Hediger has had a long and impressive career at the magazine. In this video interview Jim shares his experiences about first coming to work for Model Railroader, including meeting the magazine’s then-Editor Linn Westcott. Subscribe today and watch […]
Host Steve “Regular Guy” Brown shares views of his completed scratchbuilt cement loading terminal. Plus, you’ll also get to see an assortment of details he’s added to his Port Smith North setting on his N scale layout. All of that, and even more! […]
It’s a diesel double-header with the N scale General Electric Dash-8-40CM from Rapido, and the Wm. K. Walthers Proto EMD GP7. Plus, take a look at Kalmbach Books’ latest – Build Your First Layout from Peter Vassallo. Cody also shares how to score and snap styrene, and answers questions from viewers. […]
In the latest products, Cody shares the Atlas Model Railroad Co. N scale General American 50-foot insulated boxcar, ExactRail’s HO scale Trenton Works 67′-11″ bulkhead flatcar, and Rapido Trains’ HO scale 3,800-cubic-foot-capacity cylindrical covered hopper, plus workshop tips and reader mail. […]
