Modeler’s spotlight video for the week of March 6, 2008 — Inside Cody’s Office

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this week’s product spotlight video Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you the new N scale Maxi-Stack III from Deluxe Innovations and the new HO scale New York Central Flexi-Van from Walthers. Cody will also demonstrate his favorite method for removing […]

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Modeler’s spotlight video for the week of March 6, 2008 — Inside Cody’s Office

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this week’s product spotlight video Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you the new N scale Maxi-Stack III from Deluxe Innovations and the new HO scale New York Central Flexi-Van from Walthers. Cody will also demonstrate his favorite method for […]

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The Operators video special: Mail and express train car models

Andy Sperandeo next to layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page You’ll find tips for adding mail and express switching operations to your layout in the July 2010 installment of “The Operators” column in Model Railroader. In this video, Executive Editor Andy Sperandeo shows you some of the mail and express train car models […]

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Banish derailments on your model railroad

Align every rail joint Every rail joint must be carefully aligned, properly fitted, and level. Sight along the rail to check the alignment through the rail joiner. After the track is spiked down, use a fine file to smooth the top and inside corner of the rail joint until you can slide a fingernail across […]

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