Freight terminals had extensive docks for trucks on the nonrail side of the structure. This is the Missouri-Kansas-Texas freight station in Houston, Texas, in the 1940s. LeRoy Wilkie photo […]
Katy freight house in Houston
Modeling Topic: Structures
Plans for a small town train station
Click on the link or image to download the plans. The prototype for this railroad depot is a former Buffalo & Susquehanna train station from Rushford, N.Y. The compact depot would make an interesting lineside addition to a model railroad. Harold W. Russell’s article about the station appeared in the September 2016 Model Railroader. […]
Quick Look: Menards HO scale assembled structures
Menards HO scale Dakota Cabinet Works Price: Dakota Cabinet Works, $69.99; Hobby Shop, $59.99 Manufacturer Menard Inc. 5101 Menard Dr. Eau Claire, WI 54703 www.menards.com Era: 1940s to present Comments: Menards, a Midwestern home-improvement store chain that’s seen success with its line of O scale model railroad cars and structures, is taking on the HO […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 15
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this hands-on edition, MRVP Producer and show host David Popp addresses your inquiries, and then demonstrates helpful solutions right before your eyes. This time, topics include structure modeling, electronics/lighting, scenery application, and so much more! […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 15
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this hands-on edition, MRVP Producer and show host David Popp addresses your inquiries, and then demonstrates helpful solutions right before your eyes. This time, topics include structure modeling, electronics/lighting, scenery application, and so much more! […]
Prototype plans: Wood trestle and truss bridge
Download plans for a wood trestle and truss bridge. Don’t miss Don Ball’s article in the August 2016 Model Railroader where he shares how he scratchbuilt a late-1800s wood trestle and truss bridge. […]
Off The Rails: Episode 2
In just the second show (sponsored by The Letter “T”), it looks like our Talented host Gerry Leone has gone completely Off The Rails! Or maybe not? In this episode, Gerry seeks modeling inspiration from an egg carton and a bottle of Tenax, and soon finds several slick Tips, Tricks, and Tools. Keep up with […]
Off The Rails: Episode 2
In just the second show (sponsored by The Letter “T”), it looks like our Talented host Gerry Leone has gone completely Off The Rails! Or maybe not? In this episode, Gerry seeks modeling inspiration from an egg carton and a bottle of Tenax, and soon finds several slick Tips, Tricks, and Tools. Keep up with […]
Model Railroader Quick Tips: Corrugated metal siding
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Model Railroader Quick Tips: Corrugated metal siding
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Off The Rails: Episode 1
Master Model Railroader Gerry Leone brings his honed skills and a keen sense of humor back to MR Video Plus! In this series debut of Off The Rails with Gerry Leone, our pal Gerry (and assistant Loretta) highlights not one, not Two, but THREE great tools he’s discovered and uses often to make modeling efforts […]
Off The Rails: Episode 1
Master Model Railroader Gerry Leone brings his honed skills and a keen sense of humor back to MR Video Plus! In this series debut of Off The Rails with Gerry Leone, our pal Gerry (and assistant Loretta) highlights not one, not Two, but THREE great tools he’s discovered and uses often to make modeling efforts […]
