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Four generations of train lovers
Section: Modeling
How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 6 – A-frames, gallows, and truss rods
David’s pile of parts is much smaller, as he works to complete the O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit. In this episode, he’ll share his insights for working with basswood stock and bending metal rods. Next and final steps? Adding the finishing details! […]
How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 5 – Wheels and track installation
The bridge assembly is well underway, so David can now focus on building and installing the wheels that put his O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit into motion. If that’s not enough, he even gets the rails placed on bridge deck and takes a locomotive for a spin! […]
How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 4 – Bridge parts assembly
After installing the motor mechanism, David adds an automated polarity control to his O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit. And then, it’s on to separating, sorting, and building the bridge assembly. […]
How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 3 – Installing the motor mechanism
David has now arrived at the stage where it’s time to install the drive mechanism into his assembled O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit. Follow along as he shares his process for fitting the 3-volt can motor and reduction gear used to put the structure into motion. […]
Finest layout of yesteryear
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The Hills Line with James McNab: Harnessing electrons and wiring electronic devices, Episode 6
In this episode of The Hills Line, host James McNab crawls under his emerging HO scale layout to walk and talk you through wiring techniques. His focus on harnessing electrons and connecting electronic devices promises to make the model railroad action especially interesting atop the benchwork! […]
The Hills Line with James McNab: Harnessing electrons and wiring electronic devices, Episode 6
In this episode of The Hills Line, host James McNab crawls under his emerging HO scale layout to walk and talk you through wiring techniques. His focus on harnessing electrons and connecting electronic devices promises to make the model railroad action especially interesting atop the benchwork! […]
It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Completing the cement loading terminal, Ep. 19
Host Steve “Regular Guy” Brown shares views of his completed scratchbuilt cement loading terminal. Plus, you’ll also get to see an assortment of details he’s added to his Port Smith North setting on his N scale layout. All of that, and even more! […]
Video: The Virginia Creeper on Gary Hoover’s Norfolk & Western layout
Gary Hoover’s snow scenes from the December 2020 Model Railroader are featured in this video of the Virginia Creeper on the Abingdon Branch of his HO scale Norfolk & Western layout. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video – Inside Cody’s Office for October Part 1
It’s a diesel double-header with the N scale General Electric Dash-8-40CM from Rapido, and the Wm. K. Walthers Proto EMD GP7. Plus, take a look at Kalmbach Books’ latest – Build Your First Layout from Peter Vassallo. Cody also shares how to score and snap styrene, and answers questions from viewers. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video – Inside Cody’s Office for October Part 1
It’s a diesel double-header with the N scale General Electric Dash-8-40CM from Rapido, and the Wm. K. Walthers Proto EMD GP7. Plus, take a look at Kalmbach Books’ latest – Build Your First Layout from Peter Vassallo. Cody also shares how to score and snap styrene, and answers questions from viewers. […]
