A simple and straight forward way to slow down those freight cars rolling down the grade, 1950s-type hump yard operations. […]
Member video: HO scale model hump yard construction
Section: Modeling
Member video: Union Pacific Big Boy HO scale steam locomotive
MTH HO scale Union Pacific no. 4006 Big Boy 4-8-8-4 hauling a reefer block around a model train layout set in 1954. […]
Visit the North Ohio Central garden railroad
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Red Oak Series: Installing fascia
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page One the quickest ways to give even a small layout a more finished appearance is to add a protective fascia around its perimeter. That’s exactly what David Popp did for Model Railroader magazine’s 3 x 7-foot N scale Red Oak layout. In this […]
Red Oak Series: Installing fascia
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page One the quickest ways to give even a small layout a more finished appearance is to add a protective fascia around its perimeter. That’s exactly what David Popp did for Model Railroader magazine’s 3 x 7-foot N scale Red Oak layout. In […]
Model Railroad Operations: Six tips for better operations
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this MRVP exclusive video, Contributing Editor Andy Sperandeo uses MR magazine’s HO scale layout to demonstrate six helpful tips aimed at making you a better crew member during your next layout operating session. Coming from an “old head” like Andy, who’s operated […]
Model Railroad Operations: Six tips for better operations
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this MRVP exclusive video, Contributing Editor Andy Sperandeo uses MR magazine’s HO scale layout to demonstrate six helpful tips aimed at making you a better crew member during your next layout operating session. Coming from an “old head” like Andy, who’s operated […]
Tracks Ahead: Season 9 – Bear Creek Railroad
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this segment from the hit PBS series Tracks Ahead, you’ll visit Jerry Mickey’s Bear Creek Railroad, a basement-filling O scale (three-rail) layout. […]
Tracks Ahead: Season 9 – Bear Creek Railroad
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this segment from the hit PBS series Tracks Ahead, you’ll visit Jerry Mickey’s Bear Creek Railroad, a basement-filling O scale (three-rail) layout. […]
The Roundhouse: Episode 23
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Hal Miller hosts another “single-stall” edition of The Roundhouse with guest Andy Sperandeo, former editor of Model Railroader magazine. This time the conversation focuses on the late John Armstrong, a prolific MR contributor who was regarded as “The Dean of Layout Design”. Hal […]
The Roundhouse: Episode 23
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Hal Miller hosts another “single-stall” edition of The Roundhouse with guest Andy Sperandeo, former editor of Model Railroader magazine. This time the conversation focuses on the late John Armstrong, a prolific MR contributor who was regarded as “The Dean of Layout Design”. Hal […]
HO scale Pennsylvania RR Middle Division
HO scale Pennsylvania RR Middle Division from the April 2015 Model Railroader Name: Pennsylvania RR Middle Division Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 36 x 36 feet Prototype: Pennsylvania RR Locale: Harrisburg, Pa. Era: 1945 to 1950 Style: around the walls Mainline run: 150 feet Minimum radius: 36″ (main line), 24″ (branch line) Minimum turnout: no. 5 […]
