How-to Library: Turning Spaces into Places, Part 6

Gerry standing in front of his multi-level layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Gerry gets to the parts he likes the best — adding details to a scene. In this episode, you’ll see how he makes a gravel road, patches of grass, signs along the road, and more! […]

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How-to Library: Turning Spaces into Places, Part 5

Gerry next to his model railroad layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this episode, Gerry shares a quick update on his progress thus far. Then, you’ll see how he integrates the highway and backdrop into the scene. From there Gerry tackles the cornfield and stand of trees along the right-of-way. […]

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How-to Library: C&NW Suburban Service, Part 6

Cody modeling a GP7.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Cody now turns his attention from the Chicago & North Western HO scale commuter cars to the locomotive used to haul them! Ride along with Cody as he works to model a GP7 featuring all of the right details and weathering effects […]

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How-to Library: C&NW Suburban Service, Part 5

Cody reassembling the Chicago & North Western HO scale commuter car.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Cody continues reassembling the Chicago & North Western HO scale commuter car, before hauling them off to the spray booth to add realistic weathering effects. Pick up a copy of Model Railroading: The Ultimate Guide 2019, to read the printed instructions of Cody’s […]

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How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 9

David working on his layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Even with a nifty track plan in hand, David isn’t quite finished with layout development. In this episode, he mulls over the operating scheme that he’ll use to keep the appropriate type and volume of traffic routing over the HO scale model […]

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How-to Library: Turning Spaces into Places, Part 4

Man standing next to multi-level train layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In Part 4, Gerry Leone really starts to cover some ground… or in this case, pink foam insulation board! Watch and learn how easy it is to transform stark construction materials into a natural-looking setting. […]

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How-to Library: Arduinos in Model Railroading – Part 3 Use servos to save your trains

Gerry Leone holing up a servo

In part 3 of this MRVP mini-series, Gerry Leone resumes his helpful instructions for working with an Arduino. This time Gerry shows how he harnessed their usefulness to solve a problem on his HO scale layout. Turns out the tiny devices really are powerful enough to stop a train in its tracks…or from flying off […]

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How-to Library: C&NW Suburban Service, Part 3

Cody working on his Chicago & North Western HO scale commuter car project.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Plenty of tasks still to tackle if Cody wants to keep his Chicago & North Western HO scale commuter car project moving forward. From adding rust effects to the trucks and diaphragms to painting the car interior, Cody shows you how! […]

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