Layout designer: John Rusterholz Scale: O Layout size: 4 x 8 feet Track type: Lionel O Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the September 2012 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Up-and-over O gauge plan Up-and-over O gauge plan schematic Up-and-over O gauge plan components […]
Here’s a delicate looking woodworking project that’s tough enough to resist even being accidentally stomped on. Almost everyone has a section of a 2 x 6 stored on their property. You’ll also need a table saw for ripping the narrow boards required, or you can use thin wooden stakes from a garden center or collect […]
Layout designer: Terry Thompson Scale: O Layout size: 12 x 12 feet Track type: Lionel O Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the July 2012 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Click on the link below to view PDF’s for Dogbone in a Bedroom. Track Plan Adding Another Level Schematics Parts List […]
Layout designer: Kent Johnson Scale: O Layout size: 4 x 8 feet Track type: Lionel FasTrack Minimum curve: O-36 Originally appeared in the May 2012 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Click on the link to download a PDF of this track plan. Track plan Schematic Parts list […]
It’s weathering time on the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale Virginian Ry. Associate editor Cody Grivno shows you his techniques for weathering the freight train cars on the model railroad. He’ll also show you how to use an airbrush to realistically weather a diesel locomotive model. All those weathered coal hoppers need loads, so managing […]
In this Virginian Ry. video journal, Model Railroader managing editor David Popp shows you step by step how to install realistic ground cover on a model train layout. David has installed the station at Rogers Yard. You’ll learn about the model railroad scenery products and techniques that he used to finish the scene. […]
In this last installment of the Virginian Ry. video journal, you’ll learn about the operating sequence for this HO scale model railroad. Follow along as Model Railroader staff members show you how to operate the model train layout. You can also see some of the prototypical paperwork used during the operating session. […]
Scenery work continues to progress rapidly on the HO scale Virginian Ry. model train layout. Model Railroader managing editor David Popp works on dirt roads and a river, while editor Neil Besougloff describes his strategy for planting trees on this model railroad. Senior editor Jim Hediger gives you a tour of his kitbashed coal mine […]
Sculptamold and rubber rocks have been installed on the model railroad’s scenery base. Model Railroader‘s editor Neil Besougloff will show you how to make puffball trees to model a forest canopy on a model railroad. Senior editor Jim Hediger describes his kitbashing strategy for the large coal mine planned for the model train layout. Other […]
Learn more about the scenery and structures on the HO scale Virginian Ry. built by the staff of Model Railroader magazine. Associate editor Cody Grivno shows you the Virginian freight house and some of the signs he made for the model railroad. Managing editor David Popp also shares his final mix for modeling the muddy […]
There’s been a lot of progress on the scenery of this model railroad. Managing editor David Popp will give you an update, and show you how to drybrush rock castings for more realistic model railroad scenery. Associate editors Cody Grivno and Steve Otte will also show you the structures that they’re working on for this […]
Download a PDF of the article here Don’t miss the rest of the series: April 2012: Stains, washes, and chalks June 2012: Spraypaint and dry brushing […]
