Building a track cleaning car rooted in the Gorre & Daphetid

Gorre & Daphetid track cleaning car

A simple track cleaning car inspired by John D. Allen and the master model railroader’s Gorre & Daphetid Railroad. Lou Sassi Being an admirer of the late John D. Allen, I read with interest every article I can find concerning his Gorre & Daphetid Railroad. In the process I’ve learned of an interesting device John […]

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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 railroad. […]

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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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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for April 2019

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno heads down to the layout for a quick demo of the ESU LokSound-equipped Walthers HO scale GP9. He’ll also show you a selection of other HO and N scale products in this episode of Cody’s Office. Down in […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for April 2019

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno heads down to the layout for a quick demo of the ESU LokSound-equipped Walthers HO scale GP9. He’ll also show you a selection of other HO and N scale products in this episode of Cody’s Office. Down in […]

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It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Episode 2

It’s my Railroad with Steve Brown Part 2

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Steve Brown is back to share a bit more of his progress constructing an N scale (1:160) layout. In this MRVP exclusive episode, he’ll show you the clever LED lighting strips that will help illuminate the lower level his Brown-Smith Railroad (BSR). […]

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It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Episode 2

It’s my Railroad with Steve Brown Part 2

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Steve Brown is back to share a bit more of his progress constructing an N scale (1:160) layout. In this MRVP exclusive episode, he’ll show you the clever LED lighting strips that will help illuminate the lower level his Brown-Smith Railroad (BSR). […]

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How-to Library: Operating with Fleischmann Roco Z21 Control System

MR Senior Editor Dana Kawa shows how to install and prepare a Fleischmann Roco Z21 control system.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Follow along with MR Senior Editor Dana Kawala as he shows how to install and prepare a Fleischmann Roco Z21 control system for use operating DCC-equipped locomotives on an HO scale layout. […]

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