Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The resin pour along the Thompson River section of our Canadian Canyons N scale (1:160) layout has cured. That means David can now show you how to apply the appropriate finishing touches, including water ripples. […]
Building a layout is the ultimate expression of the hobby of model railroading. In this free 14-page PDF download, we provide you with step-by-step instructions for one HO scale layout and one N sale layout. Perfect for beginners, this free download includes complete track lists, tips for building simple table benchwork, wiring instructions, laying and […]
FULL SCREEN Jack Ferry collection For a decade, the cover of the Illinois Central system timetable carried illustrations of the Chicago lakefront. All purported to show the view from the top of Great Central Station, which burned in the Great Fire of 1871. The depot’s arched train shed, however, was never rebuilt. FULL SCREEN Detroit […]
Click on the links at left to download the image sized appropriately for your computer screen. A 4-8-2 Mountain-type steam locomotive leads southbound Rutland through freight No. 20 past a grove of laden apple trees toward Vergennes, Vt., on Randy Laframboise’s HO scale Rutland Division. Click on the links below to download the image sized […]
This video shows scenes on Don Ball’s Stockton & Copperopolis model railroad taken by a camera car he built. The camera used is a Prime RX made by Replay. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of the Log Blog, David applies small patches of static grass to the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout using the Peco Pro-Grass Precision Applicator. He also installs switch stands to the turnouts. […]
Click on the image to download a PDF of the track plan. Name: Red Mountain RR Layout owner: John V. Lazar Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 14 x 18 feet Prototypes: Pennsylvania RR and Ligonier Valley RR Locale: western Pennsylvania Era: 1945 to 1955 Style: multi-deck walk-in Mainline run: 103 feet Minimum radius: 24″ Minimum turnout: […]
Name: Rio Grande, Alpine Division Layout owner: Matt Carpenter Scale: N scale (1:160) Size: 14 x 32 feet Prototype: Denver & Rio Grande Western Locale: Colorado mountains Era: 1985 Style: walk-in with partial upper deck Mainline run: 250 feet Minimum radius: 18″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: 3 percent Benchwork: open grid on heavy-duty wood shelf […]
HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division GP38-2 and GP38-2W diesel locomotive. GP38-2: Canadian Pacific (Action Red with Multimark herald in three road numbers, maroon-and-gray with script lettering in one number), Southern Pacific (scarlet-and-gray scheme with Roman lettering in four numbers, speed lettering in one number), and Southern Ry. (high short hood with paper or oil bath […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Now it’s time for David to put mechanical pencil to graph paper and draft an initial track plan for his C&NW HO scale layout. In this video, David walks you through his low-tech, traditional approach to capturing his layout concepts in a plan. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Portable air compressors are a great tool for a model railroader’s home workshop. They’re especially useful for airbrushing. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to get your air compressor ready for your next airbrushing project. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The holiday lights are shining bright on this episode of Ask MRVP! David starts the festivities by answering a question related to Christmas lighting, before addressing other hobby-related inquiries regarding painting, wiring, benchwork construction, rolling stock repair, and more! […]
