In the October 2019 Model Railroader, Bruce Briggs writes about the Union Pacific’s East Los Angeles Station that served as the railroad’s gateway to Southern California for more than 40 years. After extensive research, Bruce made detailed plans of this mission revival station based on official railroad blueprints. Cl […]
Click on the links at left to download this image sized appropriately for your computer screen Locomotive Whiton blasts out of Clozet Tunnel on Bernard Kempinksi’s O scale United States Military RR Aquia Line. The Civil War-era layout is the cover story of the October 2019 issue. Click on the links below to download this […]
Featured on the cover of the October 2019 Model Railroad, Bernard Kempinski’s Civil War-era Aquia Line takes a high-tech approach to old-time railroading. Other stories include a tour of a modern-era CSX layout, kitbashing a 1960s E unit diesel, structure building tips, prototype plans, and much more! Follow Editor Hal Miller as he […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Horseback riding and wood carving are two activities associated with a good summer outing, including David Popp’s camp adventures on his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. But remember, only MRVP subscribers can enjoy the fun! […]
Broadway Limited Imports Paragon3 HO scale Pennsylvania RR P5a electric left side Broadway Limited Imports Paragon3 HO scale Pennsylvania RR P5a electric (right side) Broadway Limited Imports Paragon3 HO scale Pennsylvania RR P5a electric (front view) Broadway Limited Imports Paragon3 HO scale Pennsylvania RR P5a electric truck detail Broadway Limited Imports Paragon3 HO scale Pennsylvania […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page More Summer Camp fun on David’s O scale (1:48) Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. Today’s activities start with a stock car modeling project, before shifting to a layout scenery effort. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page More helpful lessons from MRVP’s Gerry Leone in this model railroad photography how-to mini-series. This time, you’ll learn how to talk the talk so you can walk the walk with ease! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page A Xuron Modeler’s tool kit includes sprue cutters, microshears, and tweezernose pliers. All of these tools get a lot of use down at the Model Railroader workshop. In this quick demo, editor Hal Miller shows you some of his favorite tips for using […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page More helpful lessons from MRVP’s Gerry Leone in this model railroad photography how-to mini-series. This time, you’ll learn how to talk the talk so you can walk the walk with ease! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Structures, freight cars, and a big steam locomotive arrived in Cody’s Office this month. Follow Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno as he shows you a selection of the latest model railroading products. Then head down to the workshop where Cody will describe how […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page For this episode of OTR, host Gerry Leone becomes Mr. Sandman! Why? He’s got plenty of tips, tricks, and hobby tools to help smooth over rough edges on your modeling projects! […]
Click on the image to download a PDF copy of this track plan. Name: CSX Philadelphia Subdivision Layout owner: Bruce Friedman Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 42 x 56 feet Prototype: CSX Locale: Philadelphia to Baltimore Era: modern day Style: multi-deck walkaround Mainline run: 1,000 feet Minimum radius: 36″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: 2.25 […]
