Check out Walthers’ new WiFlyer train set using WiFi-based train control on your internet-connected device. […]
Video: Walthers WiFlyer train set review
Section: Modeling
Modeler’s Spotlight Video – Inside Cody’s Office for October Part 2
Cody shares the RailSmith Models N scale 72-foot Pullman Standard baggage car, Atlas Alco RSD-5 HO scale diesel locomotive, and the HO Milwaukee, Racine & Troy anniversary boxcar, plus a workshop tip and reader mail. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video – Inside Cody’s Office for October Part 2
Cody shares the RailSmith Models N scale 72-foot Pullman Standard baggage car, Atlas Alco RSD-5 HO scale diesel locomotive, and the HO Milwaukee, Racine & Troy anniversary boxcar, plus a workshop tip and reader mail. […]
Rapido HO scale Alco FA-2 FB-2
This trio of Rapido HO Alco FAs strut their stuff around the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 3, Doors and Windows
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Expert modeler Renee Grosser demonstrates how she makes window and door openings in the O scale structures she likes to scratchbuild using sheet styrene material. You’ll also see how she prepares some of the finishing details and weathering effects for her farmhouse project. […]
Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Switching the Winston-Salem Southbound
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Work on our Winston-Salem Southbound HO scale layout is complete. Now it’s time to try running it like the real thing! Once the paperwork is order, David Popp walks first-time operator Jenny Maaske through a typical switching sequence. Along the way, David explains […]
Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Switching the Winston-Salem Southbound
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Work on our Winston-Salem Southbound HO scale layout is complete. Now it’s time to try running it like the real thing! Once the paperwork is order, David Popp walks first-time operator Jenny Maaske through a typical switching sequence. Along the way, David explains […]
Freight yard design and operation
Enter your email below to instantly receive this free 14-page guide. Inside you’ll find: Lessons from a small yard 13 yard ideas for design and operation Ways to get freight on and off railroad cars […]
Illustrated layout projects
Enter your email below to instantly receive this free 15-page guide with tips on: Building simple deck plate girder bridges Creating a bigger scene with mirrors Adding animation to your layout […]
Workshop Tips: Easy 4 x 8 Layouts
Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE 15-page download containing tips for easy 4 x 8 layouts that you can build. In this supplement, you will receive: 6 different track plans in HO, N and O scales Industries your trains can serve How to build simple table benchwork for your layout Scenery tips […]
Weathering Tips & Techniques
Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE download that details all you need to know about weathering, as our gift. You’ll also receive weekly news updates from Model Railroader. This download contains the following special sections: Quick and dirty freight car weathering Weathering your diesels Weathering your structures Painting and weathering track […]
Model Railroader’s Workbench Guide
Discover the foundation of a modeler’s toolbox with this exclusive supplement to Model Railroader magazine. You’ll also receive weekly news updates from Model Railroader. This download contains topics such as: Essential model railroading tools What you need to know about adhesives Learning the art of soldering Changing the scale of drawings How to use a scale rule […]
