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Tag: Events

This flexible layout can be changed in a day

By | October 17, 2014
Robert Cone built a unique three-rail empire of almost infinite variety

Read the entire article, only in the December 2014 issue! […]

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Posted in Layout VisitsTagged Events, Layout Visits, Layouts, Model Rectifier Corp., Modeling, O Scale, Videos, Videos & Photos11 Comments

Christopher Esposito’s compact O gauge layout

By | August 15, 2014

Read the entire story, only in the October 2014 issue! […]

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Posted in Layout VisitsTagged Events, Layout Visits, Layouts, Model Rectifier Corp., Modeling, O Scale, Small Layouts, Videos, Videos & Photos18 Comments

Steve Nelson’s colossal dream layout

By | August 15, 2014
A model train passing through a bridge

Read the entire article on Steve Nelson’s layout, only in the October 2014 issue! […]

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Posted in Layout VisitsTagged Events, Layout Visits, Layouts, Model Rectifier Corp., Modeling, O Scale, Videos, Videos & Photos24 Comments

VIDEO: Accucraft’s Southern Pacific 2-6-0

By Marc Horovitz | April 25, 2014

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Posted in DCC WiringTagged DCC Wiring, Events, Large Scale, Modeling, Steam Locomotive, Trains VideoLeave a comment

Dan Malkiewicz’s S gauge layout

By | March 18, 2014
Dan Malkiewicz’s S gauge layout

When Dan Malkiewicz turned from HO to S gauge trains, he kept as inspiration the work of one of the greatest HO modelers – John Allen and his layout, the Gorre & Daphetid. […]

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Posted in Layout VisitsTagged Events, Layout Visits, Layouts, Model Rectifier Corp., Modeling, S Scale, Videos, Videos & Photos22 Comments

Stan Trzoniec’s O gauge layout

By | March 14, 2014
Stan Trzoniec's O gauge layout

Stan Trzoniec has been having great times with Lionel trains for six decades. Read about his earliest layouts in the May 2014 issue, and enjoy a video of his current layout below! […]

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Posted in Layout VisitsTagged Events, Layout Visits, Layouts, Model Rectifier Corp., Modeling, O Scale, Videos, Videos & Photos25 Comments

Stan Leach’s O gauge Ruby Gold RR

By | February 7, 2014

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Posted in Layout VisitsTagged Events, Layout Visits, Layouts, Model Rectifier Corp., Modeling, O Scale, Videos, Videos & Photos25 Comments

DCC Programming: episode 4 – locomotive speed matching

By | January 20, 2014
Dana Kawala programming speed.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   MR Senior Editor Dana Kawala walks you through the programming steps he uses to make multiple DCC-equipped locomotives operate as close to the same speed as possible. […]

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Posted in DCC WiringTagged Benchwork, DCC & Wiring, Events, HO Scale, How To, Marklin, Modeling, N Scale, NCE, Trains VideoLeave a comment

Dave Durling’s O gauge layout

By | December 13, 2013

A Lionel starter set purchased for Christmas led to this great compact layout. Dave Durling has modeled favorite places from his life in New England, complemented by several stunning scratchbuilt structures. […]

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Posted in Layout VisitsTagged Events, Layout Visits, Layouts, Lionel, Model Rectifier Corp., Modeling, O Scale, Small Layouts, Videos, Videos & Photos25 Comments

Richard Coyne’s O gauge Christmas railroad

By | November 15, 2013

Visit Richard Coyne’s O gauge 15 x 15-foot layout any day of the year and you’ll find it covered in snow and full of holiday cheer. Richard keeps this holiday layout running all year – he prefers to be called a “Christmas guy” rather than a model railroader! […]

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Posted in Layout VisitsTagged Events, Layout Visits, Layouts, Model Rectifier Corp., Modeling, O Scale, Videos, Videos & Photos25 Comments

David Smith’s O gauge holiday display

By | October 18, 2013
David Smith's O gauge holiday display

David Smith’s 4 x 6-foot O gauge holiday display uses a pie-shaped platform to run his toy trains under a full-size Christmas tree. Learn how to build this attractive and compact display bursting with holiday cheer in the December issue. […]

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Posted in Layout VisitsTagged Events, Layout Visits, O Scale, Videos, Videos & Photos25 Comments

Jay Cain’s innovative O gauge layout

By | October 18, 2013
Jay Cain’s innovative O gauge layout

Jay Cain’s O-27 empire was one of the last O gauge layouts to be featured in our sister publication, Model Railroader. This new 12 x 30-foot O gauge layout reflects his wealth of experience in the hobby, along with his artistic and mechanical talents and vast imagination. […]

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Posted in Layout VisitsTagged Events, Layout Visits, Layouts, Model Rectifier Corp., Modeling, O Scale, Videos, Videos & Photos24 Comments
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