Building the Virginian Ry. part 12

David Popp and Neil Besougloff next to a layout

Check out the progress of the Model Railroader Virginian Ry. project train layout in this video journal. Editor Neil Besougloff describes the scenery base, including how he made mountains using pink foam insulation board. He and managing editor David Popp also discuss the tunnel portals used on this HO scale model railroad. […]

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Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 9

David Popp next to layout

In this video journal you’ll learn about the flexible rock castings that Model Railroader managing editor David Popp used on the HO scale Virginian Ry. These casings will add a lot to the scenery on the finished model train layout. David also takes you behind the scenes during a photo shoot on the model railroad. […]

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Building the Virginian Ry. part 12

David Popp and Neil Besougloff next to a layout

Check out the progress of the Model Railroader Virginian Ry. project train layout in this video journal. Editor Neil Besougloff describes the scenery base, including how he made mountains using pink foam insulation board. He and managing editor David Popp also discuss the tunnel portals used on this HO scale model railroad. […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for February 2, 2012

Inside Cody's Office for February 2, 2012

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Get a look at the new HO scale GP7 from Athearn Trains, Building a Model Railroad Step by Step from Kalmbach Books, and other new model railroad products with Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno. Cody and managing editor David Popp will also […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for February 2, 2012

Inside Cody's Office for February 2, 2012

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Get a look at the new HO scale GP7 from Athearn Trains, Building a Model Railroad Step by Step from Kalmbach Books, and other new model railroad products with Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno. Cody and managing editor David Popp will also […]

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Building the Virginian Ry. part 7

David Popp staning next to layout

Check out the progress that’s been made on the Model Railroader project model train layout, the HO scale Virginian Ry. Much of the roadbed and track is in place on the model railroad. You’ll also learn why sectional track and curved turnouts are often good choices for more compact model railroads. […]

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