Now that the rocks for our Thin Branch project railroad are in place, it’s time to paint them. David shares an easy 3-step painting technique that produces realistic rock outcroppings. […]
Thin Branch Series: Painting rocks
Section: Layouts
3D Track Plans: The 4×8 HO scale Cumberland & Ohio
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Looking for a small layout with an expansive Appalachian feel? The 4 x 8 foot HO scale Cumberland & Ohio plan provides just that! This layout includes two towns, a mine, and a lot of operation in a compact space. […]
Andy Dubill’s postwar O gauge layout
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Thin Branch Series: Working with plaster rocks part 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Once you’ve cast rocks in plaster, it’s time to install them on the layout. In this video, David shows you how he cut, fit, and cemented plaster rock castings to the Thin Branch project railroad. […]
Thin Branch Series: Working with plaster rocks part 1
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Whether it’s a mountain face or just a simple outcropping, sooner or later you’ll probably need to model rocks on your layout. In this video, David shows you how he cast rocks from plaster for the Thin Branch project railroad. […]
Building the HO scale Winter Hill Quarry Branch part 12
In this last installment of the Model Railroader staff’s project layout video series, you’ll get backdrop painting tips from MR illustrator Jay Smith. Follow along as Jay shows you how he added the quarry scene to help finish off the model train layout scenery. […]
A compact backyard line
Railway at a glance Name: P&BW RR Size of railroad: 30′ x 40′ Scale: 1:29 and 1:20.3 Gauge: Nº 1 (45mm) Era: Late 1800s to present Theme: Colorado railroading then and now Age: 4 years Motive power: USA Trains diesels, LGB and Bachmann steam locomotives Length of mainline: Lower loop, 106′; upper loop, 146′ Maximum […]
The Baker & Grande Ronde Railroad
Railway at a glance Name: Baker & Grande Ronde Railroad Size: 60′ x 185′ Theme: 1880s narrow gauge, mining, and logging Age: 9 years Scale: 1:24 Gauge: Nº 1 (45mm) Type of track: Code-250 brass rail handlaid on redwood ties Turnouts: #4 stub, #6 stub, and #4 three-way stub, all scratchbuilt Length of mainline: 560′ […]
Video: Model Railroader Layout Progress 2013 part 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Each year Model Railroader’s staff organizes a Saturday driving tour to visit model train layouts built by staff members, former staff members, and other Kalmbach Publishing Co. employees. In part 2, you’ll see the last three stops of the day, including Model Railroader […]
A visit to Jeff Otto’s HO scale Missabe Northern Ry.
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Jeff Otto’s HO scale Missabe Northern Ry. Was featured in Model Railroad Planning 2013. This video covers the activities at Proctor Yard and the iron ore docks at Duluth. […]
Video: Model Railroader Layout Progress 2013 part 1
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Each year Model Railroader’s staff organizes a Saturday driving tour to visit model train layouts built by staff members, former staff members, and other Kalmbach Publishing Co. employees. In part 1 you’ll see the first three stops of the day, including Kalmbach Publishing […]
Visit the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy HO layout
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The Milwaukee, Racine & Troy is Model Railroader magazine’s HO scale club layout. This introductory video provides an overview of the line from Milwaukee to Williams Bay and is the first in a planned series that will explore the construction and operation of […]
