Cody’s Workshop: Episode 33

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 33

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Too humid to paint? Even so, the sticky weather won’t keep Cody from using the downtime to work up some helpful hints for matching modeling paint colors. […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 33

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 33

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of OTR, host Gerry Leone will help you make your list and check it twice! But rather than shopping before the holidays, he’s lining up modeling items to find when stores look to liquidate inventory after the festivities occur. […]

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World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour kicks off soon!

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On January 5th, the World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour kicks off its 2019 season. The show will visit 4 cities as follows: • January 5-6, 2019 – Schaumburg, IL – Schaumburg Convention Center • January 12-13, 2019 – Oaks, PA – Greater Philadelphia Expo Center • February 9-10, 2019 – Council Bluffs, IA – Mid-America […]

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Video: Inside the February 2019 Model Railroader

Inside the February 2019 Model Railroader

    In the February 2019 issue of Model Railroader we follow a main line through the Rockies on Matt Carpenter’s N scale Rio Grande Alpine Division. We’ll also visit John Lazar’s HO scale Red Mountain RR, set in the steam era and inspired by the Pennsylvania RR and Ligonier Valley RR. How-to stories this […]

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Adding Realistic Details to Model Railroad Scenes

Download this free 15-page PDF to learn how to make your layouts more realistic and convincing. This free digital download is full of step-by-step instructions for detailing a station scene with figures, signs, and ancillary items, adding a grade crossing, and incorporating background buildings and small-town streets into model railroading scenes. […]

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New model trains for the week of December 20, 2018

Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Trinity 3,230-cubic-foot-capcity pressure differential covered hopper

HO scale locomotives General Electric Dash 9-44CW. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (red-and-silver warbonnet, three road numbers); BC Rail (red, white, and blue and solid blue schemes, two numbers each); BNSF Ry. (Heritage II scheme, three numbers); CSX (yellow, blue, and gray scheme, three numbers); Norfolk Southern (red-and-gray scheme, one number); and Union Pacific (as-delivered […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Thompson River Scenery, Part 2

David Popp working on layout scenery

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Time for the resin pour to proceed along the Thompson River section of our N scale layout. David works through the steps for calculating, mixing, tinting, and then pouring the initial batch of Deep Pour Water from Woodland Scenics. […]

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SPROG USA Pi-SPROG One DCC system

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SPROG USA Pi-SPROG One DCC system Instead of conventional throttles, the Pi-SPROG relies on smartphones or tablets running throttle apps, such as WiThrottle (above) or Engine Driver. Android-based WiFi throttles, such as PIKO SmartControl or ESU CabControl, can also be used with the system. Raspberry Pi isn’t a tasty dessert. It’s an inexpensive, single-board computer […]

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