We put the Bowser HO scale Alco RS-3 diesel locomotive to work on Model Railroader’s HO scale Wisconsin & Southern layout. […]
Bowser HO scale Alco RS-3 diesel locomotive
Section: Modeling
Atlas N scale General Electric Dash 8-40CW diesel locomotive
We put the Atlas N scale General Electric Dash 8-40CW diesel locomotive to work on Model Railroader’s new N scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy project layout. […]
Rethinking, rebuilding, and relocating structures | It’s My Railroad, Ep. 28
Rethinking, rebuilding, and relocating structures are all part of Steve Brown’s major changes. Right in the midst of his efforts to scratchbuild an N scale industrial structure, of course. But that’s what the It’s My Railroad series is all about! In this episode, you’ll see our host employ helpful techniques to tackle challenges in assembling […]
Walthers introduces HO scale diorama kits
Dana Kawala of Walthers explains how the new Build A World kits work to get you started with scenery and building construction. […]
Kitbashing trackside structures — State Line Route in N scale, Episode 19
Kitbashing trackside structures for the N scale State Line Route layout is the focus of this episode. First, David Popp shares his planning and preparation steps, which include finding prototype photos and building mock-ups for this N scale model railroad layout. Next, David uses parts from several model kits to custom build a paint factory […]
O scale modular layout inspired by Amherst Railway Society’s Railroad Hobby Show
This operating layout features scenes visitors to the Amherst Railway Society’s Railroad Hobby Show are familiar with, and some they are not. Did you know the site was once rail served? Now in O scale, it is again! […]
Check out Atlas’ N scale Alco S-2 diesel switcher
We put the Atlas N scale Alco S-2 and its ESU Loksound decoder to work switching some cars on Model Railroader’s new N scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy project layout. […]
Broadway Limited Imports HO scale Union Pacific 4-12-2 steam locomotive
Big steam pays a visit to our HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. Broadway Limited’s feature-rich HO scale Union Pacific 4-12-2 steam locomotive includes a synchronized smoke unit, brass and die-cast metal construction, and two factory-installed and painted crew figures. […]
Athearn Trains HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD60 diesel locomotive
An Athearn Ready-to-Roll Chicago & North Western SD60 is in charge of a grain train on our HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. Before the six-axle diesel departs Williams Bay, Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno explains the features on this SoundTraxx Econami-equipped model. […]
Bachmann Trains HO scale Siemens ALC-42 diesel locomotive
Bachmann’s latest locomotive visits our HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno demonstrates some of the light and sound effects on this modern-era passenger unit. […]
Back on Track: Fascia and upper deck design, Episode 13
It’s a new year with new progress on Gerry Leone’s all-new HO scale layout. Of course, that means a new season of construction videos gets Back on Track right now! In this episode, you’ll see how our host made quick work of his hardboard fascia installation. While work on his upper deck isn’t quite as […]
State Line Route in N scale: Road construction, Episode 18
David and Cody team up to build roadways on the State Line Route project railroad. Cody shows how to use Walthers’ modern parking lot kit and styrene to make a parking lot for Brown-Smith Global. David tries a new technique for making roads, and he shows how to weather them and add center line striping. […]
