How-to Library: DCC Operation – JMRI with Pi

A tv screen with JMRI logo

MRVP’s Ben Lake explains the essential components and process for establishing a digital means to control trains, turnouts, blocks, and even signals. His solution? JMRI interfaced with a Raspberry Pi computer. Follow along, and get up to speed on this cutting-edge DCC option for operating your model railroad! […]

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Video: Atlas HO Trainkids Acela Train Set

Atlas HO scale Trainkids Train Set

The Atlas Trainkids Acela Train Set has everything needed to get a youngster started in model railroading. Senior editor Dana Kawala shows you have to set up the track and get trains rolling. You can get the Atlas Trainkids Train Set and additional cars and track at KalmbachHobbyStore.com […]

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Off The Rails: So En-Gauge-ing, Episode 48

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 48

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page One of the most useful tools in the hobby is the National Model Railroad Association’s (NMRA) Standards Gauge. Gerry demonstrates how to use this versatile tool to help conform your layout trackwork, motive power, rolling stock, and even scenery to acceptable operating specifications. […]

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Let’s Make A Scene: Episode 16

Let’s Make a Scene with Kathy Millatt Part 16

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Now that Kathy Millatt’s HO scale (1:87.1) wintry diorama is frozen in time, she can turn her attention to adding frosty features to a freight car! Check out Kathy’s techniques for layering up realistic snow and ice effects, using commercially available products. […]

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HO scale passenger train

HO scale passenger train on layout

Watch this HO scale passenger train as it passes through a crossing on Louis Showers’ freelanced Erie-Lackawanna layout. The engines are F2 ABA Bachmann locomotives with sound. The cars are IHC smooth side passenger cars to which he added body-mounted couplers, interiors, lights, and Walther’s Proto power capable trucks. […]

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