HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division GP38-2 diesel locomotive. Amtrak (silver and blue with Travelmark herald), BNSF Ry. (blue-and-white scheme in three numbers, solid blue in one number), General American Locomotive Group (black-and-blue scheme), and Helm Leasing (burgundy-and-black scheme). Four numbers per scheme unless noted. Solid pilot face with screw-mounted coupler pockets on both ends, light-emitting-diode […]
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When I cut a hole in the living room wall in order to expand my N scale railroad into the hallway beyond, I thought that was as large a model railroad as I would ever own. I was just happy that my wife agreed to my bizarre suggestion (see “Harlowton, Montana, in N scale,” Model […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana Kawala continues his overview of ways to use DCC functionality to program multiple diesel locomotives for synchronized operation. This time he demonstrates Advanced Consisting options. […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana Kawala continues his overview of ways to use DCC functionality to program multiple diesel locomotives for synchronized operation. This time he demonstrates Advanced Consisting options. […]
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Wm. K. Walthers HO scale Electro-Motive Division F40PH diesel locomotive HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division F40PH diesel locomotive. Amtrak (phase 2, 3, and 4 schemes) and VIA Rail Canada (Renaissance scheme in two road numbers and Canada scheme). Four numbers per scheme (two each in direct current and with dual-mode sound decoder) unless noted. Factory-installed […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Aaron Skinner takes up the task of adding realistic weathering effects to make the trucks and machinery on your layout appear like they’ve been working hard. Follow along to learn his techniques for modeling chipped paint, adding dirt and grime, getting a […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Aaron Skinner takes up the task of adding realistic weathering effects to make the trucks and machinery on your layout appear like they’ve been working hard. Follow along to learn his techniques for modeling chipped paint, adding dirt and grime, getting […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Time to talk trackwork, winter scenery, wood glue, maintenance-of-way equipment, and so much more in this Q&A episode of Ask MRVP. As always, host David Popp and his pals are willing to dig in to dig out the answers that’ll help YOU make […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Time to talk trackwork, winter scenery, wood glue, maintenance-of-way equipment, and so much more in this Q&A episode of Ask MRVP. As always, host David Popp and his pals are willing to dig in to dig out the answers that’ll help YOU make […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Here in Wisconsin we’re still under safer-at-home orders, so this episode of Cody’s Office comes to you from Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno’s basement. In addition to new model railroad products in N, HO, and O scales, Cody answers a question about standard […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Here in Wisconsin we’re still under safer-at-home orders, so this episode of Cody’s Office comes to you from Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno’s basement. In addition to new model railroad products in N, HO, and O scales, Cody answers a question about standard […]
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Model Railroader magazine’s Senior Editor Dana Kawala examines methods for using digital command control (DCC) functionality to program multiple diesel locomotives for synchronized operation. Universal consisting is the first option Dana demonstrates how to use, before turning his attention to advanced consisting. […]
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