Basic Training: Adhesives and Glues

Kent Johnson next to assortment of glues

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page With such a wide array of materials used in model railroading today, it can be challenging to figure out which glues and adhesives you’ll want to have on hand. Kent Johnson of MR Video Plus takes a quick look at some of the […]

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Most Common Adhesives and Glues for Model Railroading

Kent Johnson next to assortment of glues

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page With such a wide array of materials used in model railroading today, it can be challenging to figure out which glues and adhesives you’ll want to have on hand. Kent Johnson of MR Video Plus takes a quick look at some of the […]

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Building a 5 x 8 harbor railroad part 8

Cody Grivno and Hal Miller next to a layout

It’s time to lay tracks along the waterfront on the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale Rice Harbor project layout. Associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how he used styrene to simulate concrete apron. He’ll also give you some tips for modeling rails in pavement. The harbor bottom has also been painted and is ready for […]

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Building a 5 x 8 harbor railroad part 9

Scene of modeled shore line

With most of the structures and ground cover in place, all that’s left to do is finish up the waterfront on Rice Harbor. Associate editor Cody Grivno describes some of the painting techniques that he used to add depth to the harbor bottom. He’ll also talk about some of the other scenic details around the […]

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Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 13 – Byron Hill, Wisconsin

Two red-black-and-white Canadian National locomotives meet in a snow-covered scene.

In this polar vortex edition of Drew’s Trackside Adventure for March 2014, host Drew Halverson and the MRVP crew make their way along Canadian National’s Waukesha subdivision in eastern Wisconsin. They capture the railroad battling the elements and gravity over a 1-percent grade known as Byron Hill. In addition to the railroad action, the guys […]

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Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 13 – Byron Hill, Wisconsin

Two red-black-and-white Canadian National locomotives meet in a snow-covered scene.

In this polar vortex edition of Drew’s Trackside Adventure for March 2014, host Drew Halverson and the MRVP crew make their way along Canadian National’s Waukesha subdivision in eastern Wisconsin. They capture the railroad battling the elements and gravity over a 1-percent grade known as Byron Hill. In addition to the railroad action, the guys […]

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Silver Rail Club’s Up-Tempo O Scale

Silver Rail Club's up tempo layout

The Silver Rail Club has been providing a full day of model train activity for seniors, veterans, their families, and the general public since 2007. Here’s a look at the many different locomotives, passenger sets, and rolling stock we keep moving through our traveling layout – and also down the track on the large-sized display […]

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Silver Rail Club’s Up-Tempo O Scale

Silver Rail Club's up tempo layout

The Silver Rail Club has been providing a full day of model train activity for seniors, veterans, their families, and the general public since 2007. Here’s a look at the many different locomotives, passenger sets, and rolling stock we keep moving through our traveling layout – and also down the track on the large-sized display […]

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