Discover the foundation of a modeler’s toolbox with this exclusive supplement to Model Railroader magazine. You’ll also receive weekly news updates from Model Railroader. This download contains topics such as: Essential model railroading tools What you need to know about adhesives Learning the art of soldering Changing the scale of drawings How to use a scale rule […]
Discover the essentials of great scenery with this exclusive supplement to Model Railroader magazine. Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE 13-page download containing workshop tips for creating great scenery, as our gift. You’ll also receive weekly news updates from Model Railroader. Inside this supplement, you will find tips regarding: Building land forms Creating realistic rocks, […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page When building your model railroad, you may have times when you need to cut track to fit in a certain space. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will show you how to easily cut track in this basic training video. […]
The staff of Classic Toy Trains learned the hard way, but you don’t have to with this list of 10 layout mistakes to avoid. Enter your email address below and instantly receive this download with tips on: Avoiding bad benchwork Wiring your layout correctly Planning for success […]
Learn what Phillip Hays discovered when he tested 19 locomotives on nine types of O-gauge track, conducting between 1,500 and 2,000 tests. He measured factors such as locomotive push, locomotive drag, locomotive lift, magnetic merit, electrical resistance and traction. Get the results of these tests, along with Hays’ insights, in this free download from the […]
Learn everything you need to know about the holidays and toy trains with this exclusive supplement to Classic Toy Trains magazine. Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE 37-page download, as our gift. You’ll also receive twice-monthly news updates from Classic Toy Trains. Inside this supplement, you will find: Guidelines for building […]
Learn the details for toy train scenery from the experts with this exclusive supplement to Classic Toy Trains magazine. Enter your e-mail below and instantly receive a FREE download containing numerous scenery ideas and instructions as our gift to you. You’ll also receive twice-monthly news updates from Classic Toy Trains. Inside this supplement you will […]
Get desktop wallpaper for the On30 Accomack & Norfolk RR. Click on the links below to download the image sized appropriately for your computer screen. Download the 1600 x 900 image Download the 1600 x 1000 image Download the 1600 x 1200 image […]
Get desktop wallpaper for the HO scale Piedmont Southern RR. Click on the links below to download the image sized appropriately for your computer screen. Download the 1600 x 900 image Download the 1600 x 1000 image Download the 1600 x1200 image […]
Host David Popp has scores of your hobby-related questions to address in his triumphant return to MRVP headquarters! As he tools around the MR workshop, MR&T layout, and other popular project railroads (several are up for sale!), he tackles inquiries regarding benchwork, trackwork, wiring, scenery, and so much more. […]
Host David Popp has scores of your hobby-related questions to address in his triumphant return to MRVP headquarters! As he tools around the MR workshop, MR&T layout, and other popular project railroads (several are up for sale!), he tackles inquiries regarding benchwork, trackwork, wiring, scenery, and so much more. […]
Question: I’ve been noticing the term “control points” (CPs) being used in train-watching videos and in your magazine. The article on John Schindler’s amazing St. Louis Junction [March 2020] mentions CPs including West Madison, Gratiot, and Chicago Throat. Canadian Pacific’s Paynesville Sub has CP 115 and CP 70. This tells me CPs can be designated […]
