Building the 3 x 7 N scale Red Oak model railroad part 3

David Popp and Neil Besougloff next to layout track

The foam scenery base has been cut and roadbed and track are well underway in this installment of the Red Oak video series. MR Video Plus producer David Popp will also discuss the Peco code 55 track and turnouts that he used on the project layout. Associate editor Cody Grivno describes the progress he’s made […]

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Building the 3 x 7 Red Oak N scale model railroad part 4

Steve Otte next to layout

The Model Railroader staff’s N scale Red Oak layout features many interesting structures built from wood and plastic kits. Associate editor Steve Otte shows some of the structure highlights on the layout and provides some painting tips. Editor Neil Besougloff also plugs in a power pack and runs the Zephyr passenger train to test out […]

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Building the 3 x 7 N scale Red Oak model railroad part 3

David Popp and Neil Besougloff next to layout track

The foam scenery base has been cut and roadbed and track are well underway in this installment of the Red Oak video series. MR Video Plus producer David Popp will also discuss the Peco code 55 track and turnouts that he used on the project layout. Associate editor Cody Grivno describes the progress he’s made […]

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Building the 3 x 7 Red Oak N scale model railroad part 4

Steve Otte next to layout

The Model Railroader staff’s N scale Red Oak layout features many interesting structures built from wood and plastic kits. Associate editor Steve Otte shows some of the structure highlights on the layout and provides some painting tips. Editor Neil Besougloff also plugs in a power pack and runs the Zephyr passenger train to test out […]

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Video: Broadway Limited Imports HO scale SW1500

Broadway Limited Imports HO scale SW1500

Watch the Broadway Limited Imports Paragon2 series HO scale SW1500 in action as it switches cars on the Model Railroader staff’s Wisconsin & Southern shelf layout. The HO scale diesel-electric switcher features Digital Command Control and sound. […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 22 – Layering backdrops

Cody Grivno sitting at his workbench introducing a project

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Show host Cody Grivno is on a mission to enhance a city scene on the MR&T HO scale layout. In this episode, he shows how to prepare and install multiple layers of printed photo-backdrops to give even a narrow scene a greater sense […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 22 – Layering backdrops

Cody Grivno sitting at his workbench introducing a project

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Show host Cody Grivno is on a mission to enhance a city scene on the MR&T HO scale layout. In this episode, he shows how to prepare and install multiple layers of printed photo-backdrops to give even a narrow scene a greater sense […]

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