Video Step by Step: Weathering an N scale locomotive – part 2

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This is part 2 of the Video Step by Step covering how to add weathering effects to an N scale diesel locomotive. Cody Grivno shares techniques for applying rust patches and soot effects, painting the trucks, fuel tank, and underframe, blending the various […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for October 2014

Inside Cody's Office for October 2014

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out highlights of associate editor Cody Grivno’s recent trip to the National Model Railroad Association Michiana Division’s EduTRAIN conference, including some of the featured models and model train layouts. Cody also looks at new products in HO, N, and O scales, and […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for October 2014

Inside Cody's Office for October 2014

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out highlights of associate editor Cody Grivno’s recent trip to the National Model Railroad Association Michiana Division’s EduTRAIN conference, including some of the featured models and model train layouts. Cody also looks at new products in HO, N, and O scales, and […]

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Kato N scale Electro-Motive Division F2 and F3 diesel locomotives

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Kato N scale Elective-Motive Division F2 and F3 diesel locomotives Electro-Motive Division’s F series diesels are perhaps the most recognized locomotives in the world. Kato USA is offering a newly tooled N scale version of the F2/early F3 diesel in two-engine sets, wearing the vivid liveries characteristic of the booming postwar era. Kato’s models are […]

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Kato HO scale Amtrak Budd baggage car

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Kato HO scale Amtrak Budd baggage car Price: $85 Manufacturer: Kato USA Inc 100 Remington Road Schaumburg. Ill, 60173 www.katousa.com Era: 1978 to present Comments: A typical Amtrak 73-foot streamlined baggage car has been released by Kato USA for use with the firm’s Superliner passenger cars.The model represents one of the Budd baggage cars originally […]

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Kato General Electric P42 locomotive with a SoundTraxx DCC decoder

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Kato General Electric P42 locomotive with a SoundTraxx DCC decoder Smooth Digital Command Control (DCC) performance and a long list of features make the TSU-KT1000 from SoundTraxx the perfect complement to Kato USA’s outstanding HO scale General Electric P42. I installed the decoder into one of the direct-current (DC) models used in my September 2013 […]

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Kato USA Inc. N scale auto rack

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Kato USA Inc. N scale auto rack A contemporary bi-level auto rack is the latest N scale offering from Kato USA. The ready-to-run plastic model is based on a Johnstown America (now FreightCar America) prototype. The accurately detailed model features sharply molded grab irons and prototype-specific detail. Johnstown America dubbed its bi-level auto racks Aluminum […]

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