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. […]
Check out Atlas’ N scale Alco S-2 diesel switcher
Section: Modeling
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. […]
ScaleTrains.com N scale Gunderson Multi-Max Autorack
Cody gives an overview of the N scale Gunderson Multi-Max Autorack from ScaleTrains.com. In addition to Union Pacific, the car is decorated for BNSF Railway, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Kansas City Southern in multiple paint schemes and road numbers. […]
Rapido Trains HO scale PCF 5195 boxcar
Cody Grivno looks at the details and paint schemes on the Rapido Trains HO scale Pacific Car & Foundry 5195 boxcar. […]
Rapido Trains HO scale MBTA Comet car set
Join Cody as he reviews the features on the HO scale Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Comet coach and cab coach from Rapido Trains. […]
Richard Shutt’s O gauge layout
Facts & features Name: Richard Shutt’s O gauge layout Dimensions: 21 x 24 feet Track: GarGraves (diameters range from 42 to 72 inches) Switches: Ross Custom Switches Motive power: Lionel (postwar, modern), MTH Rolling stock: Atlas O, K-Line, Lionel (prewar, postwar, modern), Marx, Menards, MTH, Ready- Made Toys Accessories: Lionel (prewar, postwar, modern) Controls: Lionel […]
Herb Lindsay’s O gauge layout
Facts & features Name: Herb Lindsay’s O gauge layout Dimensions: 25 x 26 feet Motive power: Atlas O, Lionel, Weaver Rolling stock: Weaver, Wm. K. Walthers Controls: Lionel’s TrainMaster Command Control Structures: Scratchbuilt Download a PDF of this track plan! […]
State Line Route in N scale: Modeling clear and muddy rivers, Episode 17
David shares two options for modeling rivers on the State Line Route. He demonstrates how to make a muddy river using two-part resin and tints, and a clear river using one-part resin. Lastly, he adds waves, ripples, and other details to complete the water scene. […]
