Spaces to Places IV | Installing the Streets, part 4

Gerry Leone recaps his work on the sandpaper street of Westcott, a town on his new HO scale (1:87.1) model railroad. Now it’s time to add rule, order, and realism to the roadways – by means of basic road markings and subtle weathering. Grab your brush, paint, water-soluble decals, and tools, to join in the […]

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Spaces to Places IV | Installing the Streets, part 4

Gerry Leone recaps his work on the sandpaper street of Westcott, a town on his new HO scale (1:87.1) model railroad. Now it’s time to add rule, order, and realism to the roadways – by means of basic road markings and subtle weathering. Grab your brush, paint, water-soluble decals, and tools, to join in the […]

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John Grosner’s New Haven Derby Junction in HO scale

First showcased in the April 2009 issue of Model Railroader, John Grosner’s HO scale (1:87.1) 15 x 19-foot model railroad depicts the sights on and along the tracks of Derby Junction, Conn., in the late 1940s to mid 1950s. In this walking/talking video tour of his basement, John’s attention to fine detail brings New Haven […]

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John Grosner’s New Haven Derby Junction in HO scale

First showcased in the April 2009 issue of Model Railroader, John Grosner’s HO scale (1:87.1) 15 x 19-foot model railroad depicts the sights on and along the tracks of Derby Junction, Conn., in the late 1940s to mid 1950s. In this walking/talking video tour of his basement, John’s attention to fine detail brings New Haven […]

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Midday Modeler – June 7th, 2023

Midday Modeler – June 7th. 2023. It’s a Classic Toy Trains Takeover! Hal and Rene host this week’s episode to give updates on the land of Classic Toy Trains. Hal shows off a new building from Menards, along with providing some maintenance tips for your large locomotives (and shows few small locos as well). Rene […]

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Midday Modeler – June 7th, 2023

Midday Modeler – June 7th. 2023. It’s a Classic Toy Trains Takeover! Hal and Rene host this week’s episode to give updates on the land of Classic Toy Trains. Hal shows off a new building from Menards, along with providing some maintenance tips for your large locomotives (and shows few small locos as well). Rene […]

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Spring 2023

The Classic Trains cover for Spring 2023

Welcome  Change is in the air Head End  A potpourri of railroad history, then and now Fast Mail  Letters from readers on our Winter 2022 issue Mileposts  Commentary by Kevin P. Keefe True Color  Flavors of 45s on the Santa Fe Short Rails Northwestern Steel & Wire at Sterling, Ill. Passenger Perspective  New York Central’s 20th […]

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The Hills Line with James McNab | Catching up, Episode 12

Back by popular demand! James McNab has returned to host all-new video episodes of his previous Model Railroader Video Plus modeling series, The Hills Line with James McNab. This series featured layout construction insights and expert tips he shared while working to complete an HO scale (1:87) rendering 0f the IAIS Hills Industrial Spur. Take […]

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Aberdeen Carolina & Western E-unit No. 103 | NODA Express

It’s May 25th, 2023, and a test run of the Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railroad’s new NODA Express is heading toward Charlotte, North Carolina. The Aberdeen Carolina & Western is a 150-mile short line, which hosts recently acquired E9A, No. 103, an EMD passenger diesel that was originally built for the Union Pacific Railroad. Come along […]

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Midday Modeler – May 31st, 2023

Midday Modeler – May 31st. 2023. On this week’s episode of Midday Modeler, Eric and Steve serve as your hosts! They go over progress on the project layout, including where the new structures might be placed along with other additions. Steve introduces some hot new items, fresh on the Kalmbach Hobby Store. Questions for the […]

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Midday Modeler – May 31st, 2023

Midday Modeler – May 31st. 2023. On this week’s episode of Midday Modeler, Eric and Steve serve as your hosts! They go over progress on the project layout, including where the new structures might be placed along with other additions. Steve introduces some hot new items, fresh on the Kalmbach Hobby Store. Questions for the […]

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Trains LIVE — Geared locomotives

Split video screen showing two people. Trains LIVE — geared locomotives.

Trains LIVE — Geared locomotives — 5-31-2023 — Think of a steam locomotive. Right now, the majority of you have a mental picture of a locomotive with driving wheels connected by rods to the pistons. The pistons move back and forth as steam expands in the cylinders. The rods move, turning the driving wheels. Power […]

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