Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 9

David Popp next to layout

In this video journal you’ll learn about the flexible rock castings that Model Railroader managing editor David Popp used on the HO scale Virginian Ry. These casings will add a lot to the scenery on the finished model train layout. David also takes you behind the scenes during a photo shoot on the model railroad. […]

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Building the Virginian Ry., part 11

Neil Besougloff next to a layout

The track and roadbed are in place on the HO scale Virginian Ry. project model train layout. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to use an airbrush to paint model railroad track in this week’s video journal. […]

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Building the Virginian Ry. part 12

David Popp and Neil Besougloff next to a layout

Check out the progress of the Model Railroader Virginian Ry. project train layout in this video journal. Editor Neil Besougloff describes the scenery base, including how he made mountains using pink foam insulation board. He and managing editor David Popp also discuss the tunnel portals used on this HO scale model railroad. […]

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Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 9

David Popp next to layout

In this video journal you’ll learn about the flexible rock castings that Model Railroader managing editor David Popp used on the HO scale Virginian Ry. These casings will add a lot to the scenery on the finished model train layout. David also takes you behind the scenes during a photo shoot on the model railroad. […]

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Building the Virginian Ry. part 12

David Popp and Neil Besougloff next to a layout

Check out the progress of the Model Railroader Virginian Ry. project train layout in this video journal. Editor Neil Besougloff describes the scenery base, including how he made mountains using pink foam insulation board. He and managing editor David Popp also discuss the tunnel portals used on this HO scale model railroad. […]

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PDFs to help you get started

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In this section we’ve listed the specific downloadable article collections that are especially helpful to newcomers to the toy train hobby. Along with the articles in this section and the free booklet, these PDFs can demystify the process of building your home railroad. Just click on the cover of the collection to be taken to […]

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A steam up in Nebraska

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1. Scratchbuilt, battery-powered brass steam locomotive. The author could not bring his live steam engine because of airport inspection. Yukio Nakagawa 2. Durham Western Heritage Museum, formerly the Union Pacific, Omaha Station. Yukio Nakagawa 3. Present Amtrak Omaha Station. Just one passenger train a day stops here. Yukio Nakagawa 4.House of Trains store in Omaha. […]

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A steam up in Nebraska

steamup1

1. Scratchbuilt, battery-powered brass steam locomotive. The author could not bring his live steam engine because of airport inspection. Yukio Nakagawa 2. Durham Western Heritage Museum, formerly the Union Pacific, Omaha Station. Yukio Nakagawa 3. Present Amtrak Omaha Station. Just one passenger train a day stops here. Yukio Nakagawa 4.House of Trains store in Omaha. […]

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