Video: Broadway Limited Imports Paragon3 PRR M1a and Rolling Thunder subwoofer system

Broadway Limited Imports Paragon3 PRR M1a

This HO scale Pennsylvania RR class M1a 4-8-2 steam locomotive from Broadway Limited Imports features the firm’s new Paragon3 sound system. These new electronics work with the firm’s new Rolling Thunder subwoofer system that captures the low-bass rumble of the real thing. Hear the system for yourself and get a demo of the Digital Command […]

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Video: Broadway Limited Imports Paragon3 PRR M1a and Rolling Thunder subwoofer system

Broadway Limited Imports Paragon3 PRR M1a

This HO scale Pennsylvania RR class M1a 4-8-2 steam locomotive from Broadway Limited Imports features the firm’s new Paragon3 sound system. These new electronics work with the firm’s new Rolling Thunder subwoofer system that captures the low-bass rumble of the real thing. Hear the system for yourself and get a demo of the Digital Command […]

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Scale figures from Fun & Games

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1:20.3-scale figures Fun & Games PO Box 243 Jefferson City MO 65102 Price: $12 each Website: http://scalefigures.com Scale figures from the early 20th century; each available in two color schemes; several poses available; each figure fully painted and detailed Pros: Wide selection of poses; different classes (i.e., blue collar, white collar); neatly painted in authentic […]

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HO Wig Wag Crossing

HO Wig Wag Crossing

I completed the HO Wig-Wag crossing using an actual 3mm magnetic actuator on the pole made from a modified coreless motor inside a brass shim-stock enclosure. The 3-phases windings are driven by an Arduino. The wig-wag crossing was made from a kit from Showcase Miniatures and tools from the Small Shop. Yes, this was wired […]

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HO Wig Wag Crossing

HO Wig Wag Crossing

I completed the HO Wig-Wag crossing using an actual 3mm magnetic actuator on the pole made from a modified coreless motor inside a brass shim-stock enclosure. The 3-phases windings are driven by an Arduino. The wig-wag crossing was made from a kit from Showcase Miniatures and tools from the Small Shop. Yes, this was wired […]

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Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Handlaying track – Part 6

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MR contributing editor Tony Koester now has all the essential components of the handlaid trackwork installed. In this video, David Popp takes up the effort to add a Blue Point switch control, cut gaps in the rail to isolate the frog, and then […]

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DCC Programming: episode 15 – Introduction to JMRI

Dana Kawala and Ben Lake demonstrating JMRI (Java Model Railroad Interface).

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page DCC Programming host Dana Kawala launches Season Two of the hands-on DCC demonstration series by introducing an all-new, next-level topic, along with a new co-host. Keeping the tech-talk to a minimum, Dana and MRVP’s Ben Lake explain JMRI (Java Model Railroad Interface), before […]

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