Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MR’s Steve Otte shows off the various kitbashed and scratchbuilt structures he assembled to represent the rail-served tie treatment plant on our Canadian Canyons N scale layout. Steve explains the origins of his structures and details that help complete this signature scene. […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MR’s Steve Otte shows off the various kitbashed and scratchbuilt structures he assembled to represent the rail-served tie treatment plant on our Canadian Canyons N scale layout. Steve explains the origins of his structures and details that help complete this signature scene. […]
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Atlas N scale Alco C628 diesel Big Alcos are back in N scale from Atlas Model Railroad Co. We reviewed a direct-current (DC) version from an earlier production run in the August 2004 Model Railroader. The latest run is available with a factory-installed ESU LokSound decoder that operates on Digital Command Control (DCC) as well […]
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Bachmann HO scale 2-8-0 Consolidation steam locomotive HO scale locomotives 2-8-0 Consolidation steam locomotive. Pennsylvania RR; Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe; New York Central; Southern Ry.; and Union Pacific. Dual-mode Sound Value SoundTraxx sound decoder, die-cast metal chassis, crew figures, and E-Z Mate Mark II couplers. $349. Bachmann, 215-533-1600, www.bachmanntrains.com Bachmann HO scale Pennsylvania RR […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MR’s Eric White returns to the N scale Thompson River Canyon scene to install the structures and scenery that shape our representation of a large plywood plant. Eric shows how capturing key signature elements of a scene sure beats attempting to add each […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MR’s Eric White returns to the N scale Thompson River Canyon scene to install the structures and scenery that shape our representation of a large plywood plant. Eric shows how capturing key signature elements of a scene sure beats attempting to add each […]
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HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division GP7 and GP9B diesel locomotives. GP7: Missouri Pacific (Jenks Blue); Pennsylvania RR (Dark Green Locomotive Enamel); Quanah, Acme & Pacific (black-and-yellow scheme, one road number); and St. Louis-San Francisco (black-and-yellow scheme). GP9B: Pennsylvania RR (Dark Green Locomotive Enamel). Four road numbers per scheme unless noted. Factory-installed and painted wire grab […]
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Download this free 15-page PDF for expert advice on planning and building realistic HO and N scale layouts for small spaces. Whether you’re working out of a spare bedroom or a garage, this free digital download will provide you with the track plans and product information you need for the space you have. […]
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HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division GP40-2 diesel locomotive. Alaska RR (dark blue and yellow with “Alaska Railroad” on long hood), BNSF Ry. (blue-and-white scheme, one road number), Conrail (“Quality” scheme), GATX Locomotive Group (blue-and-black scheme), Indiana Harbor Belt (orange-and-black scheme, three numbers), Norfolk Southern (Conrail “Quality” scheme patchout, two numbers), and Union Pacific (lighting stripe […]
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Kadee Quality Products Co. HO scale assorted freight cars HO scale freight cars Assorted freight cars. Southern Pacific Pullman-Standard PS-2 two-bay covered hopper with notched roof hatch covers (two road numbers), $43.95. 2018 Kadee Christmas 40-foot Pullman-Standard PS-1 boxcar with 6-foot, five-panel Superior door, $42.95. All models feature scale couplers and two-piece self-centering trucks. Kadee […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page New locomotives, freight cars, books, and a UFO highlight this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. In addition to new model railroading products, Model Railroader staff member Cody Grivno will show you how use common kitchen sifters to screen sand and create different sized […]
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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page New locomotives, freight cars, books, and a UFO highlight this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. In addition to new model railroading products, Model Railroader staff member Cody Grivno will show you how use common kitchen sifters to screen sand and create different sized […]
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