Clamps for structure model building

Cody Grivno at his desk

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page There are many useful clamps that will help make your next structure building project a lot easier. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno gives you an overview of the different types of clamps that are available and shows you how to use them […]

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Model Railroader basic training: How to cut rails

Hands cutting a piece of model railroad track

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page When building your model railroad, you may have times when you need to cut track to fit in a certain space. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will show you how to easily cut track in this basic training video. […]

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Great Model Railroads 2013 desktop wallpaper

GMRcover

Great Model Railroads 2013 features 10 outstanding railroads in N, HO, and O scales. Use these images from this Model Railroader special issue as backgrounds on your computer screen. Click on the image size appropriate for your monitor and drag the image onto your desktop. Click to order Great Model Railroads 2013! Bob Collett’s HO […]

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Modeling crop fields on an N scale model railroad

The oat harvest is in full swing on Pat Lanas N scale Cedar River Iowa Central

The oat harvest is in full swing on Pat Lana’s N scale Cedar River & Iowa Central. Corn and soybean fields are also visible in the photo. Pat shares techniques for modeling crops using items from craft and home supply stores. Mike Danneman My freelanced N scale Cedar River & Iowa Central Ry. is set […]

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