Robert “Bob” Kingsnorth of Medford, Ore., died on Oct. 8. He was 73 years old. Bob’s journey in model railroading began when he received a Lionel set at age 6. He made the switch to HO scale when Kix breakfast cereal began giving freight cars as a promotion. Bob’s first byline in Model Railroader came […]
Scale: N Scale
New model trains for the week of April 25, 2019
Wm. K. Walthers Inc. HO scale Electro-Motive Division Phase II GP9 with low short hood HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division Phase II GP9 with low short hood. Chicago & North Western, Burlington Northern, Milwaukee Road, Canadian Pacific, Norfolk Southern, and Wisconsin & Southern. Four road numbers per scheme (two each in direct current and Digital […]
Twin Cities Hiawatha is Walthers’ next name train
The latest name train from Wm. K. Walthers is the HO scale Milwaukee Road Twin Cities Hiawatha. Walthers HO scale Milwaukee Road 63-foot Railway Post Office Walthers HO scale Milwaukee Road 75-foot express car Walthers HO scale Milwaukee Road 498-series 52-seat coach Walthers HO scale Milwaukee Road 535-series 52-seat coach Walthers HO scale Milwaukee Road […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for April 2019
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno heads down to the layout for a quick demo of the ESU LokSound-equipped Walthers HO scale GP9. He’ll also show you a selection of other HO and N scale products in this episode of Cody’s Office. Down in […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for April 2019
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno heads down to the layout for a quick demo of the ESU LokSound-equipped Walthers HO scale GP9. He’ll also show you a selection of other HO and N scale products in this episode of Cody’s Office. Down in […]
Cody’s Workshop Episode 36
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody Grivno starts a multi-part video series designed to share his tips and techniques for building an HO scale structure kit, complete with interior details. […]
Cody’s Workshop Episode 36
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody Grivno starts a multi-part video series designed to share his tips and techniques for building an HO scale structure kit, complete with interior details. […]
It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Episode 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Steve Brown is back to share a bit more of his progress constructing an N scale (1:160) layout. In this MRVP exclusive episode, he’ll show you the clever LED lighting strips that will help illuminate the lower level his Brown-Smith Railroad (BSR). […]
It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Episode 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Steve Brown is back to share a bit more of his progress constructing an N scale (1:160) layout. In this MRVP exclusive episode, he’ll show you the clever LED lighting strips that will help illuminate the lower level his Brown-Smith Railroad (BSR). […]
How-to Library: Operating with Fleischmann Roco Z21 Control System
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Follow along with MR Senior Editor Dana Kawala as he shows how to install and prepare a Fleischmann Roco Z21 control system for use operating DCC-equipped locomotives on an HO scale layout. […]
How-to Library: Operating with Fleischmann Roco Z21 Control System
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Follow along with MR Senior Editor Dana Kawala as he shows how to install and prepare a Fleischmann Roco Z21 control system for use operating DCC-equipped locomotives on an HO scale layout. […]
Let’s Make A Scene: Episode 11
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP’s Kathy Millatt shifts her focus to making a snow-covered patch of grass along the railroad right-of-way on her HO scale (1:87.1) diorama. Follow along to see her techniques for crafting this realistic, frosty scenery accent! […]
