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It’s weathering time on the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale Virginian Ry. Associate editor Cody Grivno shows you his techniques for weathering the freight train cars on the model railroad. He’ll also show you how to use an airbrush to realistically weather a diesel locomotive model. All those weathered coal hoppers need loads, so managing […]
In this Virginian Ry. video journal, Model Railroader managing editor David Popp shows you step by step how to install realistic ground cover on a model train layout. David has installed the station at Rogers Yard. You’ll learn about the model railroad scenery products and techniques that he used to finish the scene. […]
In this last installment of the Virginian Ry. video journal, you’ll learn about the operating sequence for this HO scale model railroad. Follow along as Model Railroader staff members show you how to operate the model train layout. You can also see some of the prototypical paperwork used during the operating session. […]
Con-Cor International HO and N scale Pioneer Zephyr. HO version shown. Lighting and sound effects are the main attractions on this late-version Zephyr from Con-Cor. (Model Railroader reviewed the early-version Zephyr in the August 2005 (HO) and June 2006 (N) issues). Both N and HO scale models are available with Digitrax Digital Command Control (DCC) […]
Athearn HO scale GP7 diesel locomotive The realistic rumble of a 567B diesel and an eye-catching paint scheme are but two of the highlights of this HO scale GP7 diesel-electric locomotive from Athearn Trains. Part of Athearn’s top-of-the-line Genesis series, the model features roadname-specific details and is available with a dual-mode SoundTraxx Digital Command Control […]
ExactRail HO scale FMC 4000 rotary-dump coal gondola Price: $22.95 ManufacturerExactRail251 W. River Park Dr., Suite 300Provo, Utah 84604www.exactrail.com Road names: RTIX – RTI RR Services (2 versions); Burlington Northern; Chicago & North Western; SEPX Southwestern Electric Power Co.; Union Pacific; and undecorated. Era: 1979 to present Comments: Modelers looking for an accurately detailed HO […]
BLMA Models HO scale F89-J flatcar Price: $39.95 Manufacturer BLMA Models 302 District Court Fullerton, CA 92832 blmamodels.com Era: 1991 to present day (as detailed)Modelers of modern-era railroading have had a couple of F89-F models to choose from, and now they can add an F89-J to their fleets. This accurate HO scale flatcar from BLMA […]
Monroe Models HO scale Soo Line standard first class depot Price: $99.95 ManufacturerMonroe Models1101 25th Ave. N.St. Cloud, MN 56303www.monroemodels.us Era: early 1900s to 1990s Comments: The Eden Valley Depot is the latest structure offering from Monroe Models. The kit features laser-cut basswood, micro plywood, fiberboard, and plastic parts, and includes cast-resin chimneys. The depot […]
Arkansas & Oklahoma B23-7 No. 4062 leads a train to interchange cars with Union Pacific in Oklahoma City. John Leopard Although General Electric B23-7s dominate the Arkansas & Oklahoma’s roster, the railroad does use a few Electro-Motive Division locomotives and has previously even rostered a couple of Alcos. With heritages ranging from Santa Fe to […]
Click to see what’s inside this special issue Click the links to see all the online extras from How to Operate Your Model Railroad. Order How to Operate Your Model Railroad today! Switching Watch the video: Operations on the N scale Waterbury Industrial District. Car routing Download David’s industry lists and switch lists on his […]
Model Railroader managing editor David Popp developed an operating scheme for his N scale New Haven layout. Adopting the idea of operating trains with a purpose will make your layout more interactive and realistic. Click on the links below to download the industry lists and switch lists David uses on his layout. Switch list front […]
HO Scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division F3A and B diesel locomotives. New paint scheme: Denver & Rio Grande (passenger scheme). Five-pole skew-wound motor with dual flywheels, separately applied prototype-specific details, and magnetic knuckle couplers. A unit: Direct-current model, $169.98; with SoundTraxx Digital Command Control sound decoder, $269.98. A-B set: DC models, $309.98; with DCC and sound, […]
