Model railroad video: HO scale New York Central Hudson Division

HO scale New York Central Hudson Division

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Vic Roman’s HO scale New York Central Hudson Division model railroad includes many spectacular scenes. In this video you’ll see steam and diesel locomotives hauling trains on the layout. […]

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Building the Virginian Ry. part 7

David Popp staning next to layout

Check out the progress that’s been made on the Model Railroader project model train layout, the HO scale Virginian Ry. Much of the roadbed and track is in place on the model railroad. You’ll also learn why sectional track and curved turnouts are often good choices for more compact model railroads. […]

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Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. model railroad part 8

Corner of unfinished layout with power pack

Most of the track has been laid on the HO scale Virginian Ry. model railroad, so it’s time to run a test train around the main line. Model Railroader managing editor David Popp will also show you how to spot and fix problems with the model train track. Please note the following correction to the […]

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The Ambledown Valley Railway

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Fairford, a Lynton & Barnstaple Manning Wardle 2-6-2T on the embankment and bridge between Hinton Magnolia tunnel and Higher Buxton. On the left of the line is Juniperus communis ‘Compressa’. Near it grow the red, fleshy leaves of a Sempervivum sp. Opposite, on the other side of the line, the bronze winter color of Cryptomeria […]

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Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry. part 1

David Popp and Kevin Keefe

Managing editor David Popp takes you on a tour of the HO scale Virginian Ry. He’ll show you some of the key features of this expandable 4 x 8 model train layout. You’ll also learn how the prototype railroad inspired the design. The first part of the Virginian Ry. series appears in the January 2012 […]

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