Rapido Trains HO Gunderson Husky-Stack

Rapido Trains HO scale Husky Stack

Rapido Trains HO Gunderson Husky-Stack The well has sockets for pins for one long or two short containers. Rapido Trains has released an HO scale Gunderson 53-foot Husky-Stack well car, with etched-metal running boards, new trucks, and factory-installed grab irons. The die-cast metal cars are accurately finished and include two individually numbered 53-foot containers. In […]

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Tangent Scale Models HO PS-3 hopper

Tangent Scale Models HO PS-3 Hopper

Tangent Scale Models HO scale PS-3 hopper This close-up view of the “B” end shows the many fine details applied to Tangent’s 2750 three-bay hopper. Tangent Scale Models has released its HO scale Pullman-Standard PS-3 2,750-cubic-foot-capacity three-bay hopper in seven new paint schemes. The injection-molded plastic HO scale car features prototype-specific unloading door mechanisms, handbrake […]

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Video: Inside the February 2020 Model Railroader

    Don’t miss the February issue of Model Railroader. Inside we visit Howard Zane’s spectacular HO scale Piermont Division, take a tour of a freelanced modern-era N scale railroad set in the Southwest, and learn more about contributing editor Tony Koester’s O scale Wingate project layout. Other articles include the restoration of a locomotive […]

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Stuff We Use: Xuron Universal Wire Stripper

Hands holding universal wire strippers

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Whether installing a decoder or working on the layout, a sharp wire cutter and striper can make any electronics project go faster and easier. Learn how as senior editor Dana Kawala demonstrates the Xuron Universal Wire Cutter. […]

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Stuff We Use: How to use Micro Sol and Micro Set

Microsales Micro Set and Micro Sol

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page It can be difficult to get decals to conform to an irregular surface, such as when placing a sign decal on a brick textured wall of a plastic stucture kit. Associate editor Steve Otte shows you how to tackle this task by using […]

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Stuff We Use How to use a scribing tool

Hand using a scribing tool on the side of a model structure

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Take your model structure building to the next level with a scribing tool. Watch as Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno shows you how to use a scribing tool, such as this one from the Kalmbach Hobby Store, to blend the mortar lines of […]

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Stuff We Use: Magnetic snap and glue set

Hands holding a corner clamp

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Do you sometimes feel like you need an extra hand when assembling a structure kit? Watch Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno as he demonstrates how to use this magnetic snap and glue set from the Kalmbach Hobby Store. It’s designed to hold wall […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Ep. 42, SW8 Photo-etched details

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 42

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody shows how to add photo-etched metal parts to his HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. Follow along to learn his tips and tricks for working with these small details that make a big difference in the realistic appearance of […]

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Off The Rails: Soldering on, Episode 45

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 45

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode Gerry soldiers on about soldering applications in model railroading. Specifically, he shares additional insights regarding flux, tools, and techniques that can help you avert headaches and hassle. […]

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MRVP Insider: Gerry Leone’s Bona Vista RR Bon Voyage

Gerry Leone next to layout

It’s true. The same Bona Vista RR that builder Gerry Leone showcased in an MRVP Exclusive Layout Visit, plus episodes of “Off the Rails” and “Turning Spaces into Places”, is no more! But before removing his double-deck HO scale layout, Gerry was kind enough to start the cameras rolling to capture its demise — all […]

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