Rehab My Railroad: Episode 6

Three men working on a model railroad layout.

In this episode, Chuck, Drew, and David Popp dig into the street lighting project. On the other side of the layout, Cody Grivno gets things rolling on a gravel lot upgrade project. But while things are ramping up on both efforts, Chuck and Drew take a few moments to run the railroad. And you won’t […]

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DCC Programming: episode 18 – speed table programming

Dana Kawala and Ben Lake standing at a desk.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Hosts Dana Kawala and Ben Lake continue the discussion on JMRI DecoderPro. In this video, the guys will demonstrate how to fine-tune locomotive speed control and share tips on speed matching. You’ll see just how much easier and quicker these steps are to […]

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DCC Programming: episode 18 – speed table programming

Dana Kawala and Ben Lake standing at a desk.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Hosts Dana Kawala and Ben Lake continue the discussion on JMRI DecoderPro. In this video, the guys will demonstrate how to fine-tune locomotive speed control and share tips on speed matching. You’ll see just how much easier and quicker these steps are […]

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Track and wiring for the HO scale Eagle Mountain RR

Model track on top of styrofom

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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Track and wiring for the HO scale Eagle Mountain RR

Model track on top of styrofom

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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Quick Look: NCE DCC Twin

NCE DCC Twin

NCE DCC Twin Price: $159.95 Manufacturer NCE Corp. 82 East Main St. Webster, NY 14580 www.ncedcc.com Comments: For model railroaders who want to run Digital Command Control (DCC) equipped locomotives, but still want the familiarity of a direct-current (DC) power pack, the NCE DCC Twin provides a solid option. The unit is as easy to […]

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Video: SoundTraxx Econami ECO-100 DCC decoder steam version

SoundTraxx Econami ECO100 DCC decoder steam version

Senior editor Dana Kawala installed a SoundTraxx Econami ECO-100 Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder into a Trix HO scale United States Railway Administration light 2-8-2 steam locomotive. Check out this demo of the new Econami decoder on the Model Railroader staff’s club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Episode 11

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The Rehab crew is back in the basement to get a number of projects on Chuck Sable’s HO scale layout underway. Host Drew Halverson and Chuck get things started by building up the terrain for a lakefront scene. David Popp shares details on […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Episode 11

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The Rehab crew is back in the basement to get a number of projects on Chuck Sable’s HO scale layout underway. Host Drew Halverson and Chuck get things started by building up the terrain for a lakefront scene. David Popp shares details on […]

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