Build a 1:24-scale combine PDF

Build a 1:24-scale combine

Download the PDF of this project here. Note: This PDF is formatted to print on your home printer. Most pieces are formatted to fit on a 8.5″ x 11″ piece of paper. For larger parts of the plan, you will see “break lines.” Line up the break lines to create the larger piece. Despite our […]

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Full-size plans for a 1:20.3-scale structure

Full-size plans for a 1:20.3-scale structure

Download the PDF of this project here. Please note: Despite our best efforts to compress this file, it is graphically intense and may take a few minutes to download. NOTE: Please make sure that “none” is selected for “page scaling” and “auto-rotate and center” boxes are NOT checked when you print this file. […]

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Building the N scale Waterbury Industrial District part 4

David Popp next to layout

Model Railroader managing editor David Popp describes how he finished the Waterbury Industrial District of his N scale New York, New Haven & Hartford layout. He’ll show you some of the key structures that he built and give you more tips for realistic model railroad scenery. […]

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Union Pacific Rochelle Subdivision

Name: Union Pacific Rochelle Subdivision Scale: N (1:160) Size: 14 x 28 feet Prototype: Union Pacific Locale: Northern Illinois Era: present day Style: walkaround Mainline run: 165 feet Minimum radius: 20″ (main), 13″ (staging) Minimum turnout: handlaid, no. 6 Maximum grade: 1.1 percent Originally appeared in the November 2008 issue of Model Railroader. See a […]

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Building the N scale Waterbury Industrial District part 3: Ballast

David Popp next to layout

In the November issue Model Railroader managing editor David Popp describes how he added ballast and scenery to the Waterbury Industrial District on his N scale New York, New Haven & Hartford layout. In this installment he shows you his step-by-step technique for ballasting track. […]

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Modeler’s spotlight video for the week of September 11, 2008 — Inside Cody’s Office

Modeler's spotlight video for the week of September 11, 2008 -- Inside Cody's Office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you an N scale 40-foot woodchip gondola from Micro-Trains, plated HO scale Superliner passenger cars from Walthers, and an HO scale L-3a New York Central Mohawk 4-8-2 from MTH Electric Trains. Cody will also […]

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Modeler’s spotlight video for the week of September 11, 2008 — Inside Cody’s Office

Modeler's spotlight video for the week of September 11, 2008 -- Inside Cody's Office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you an N scale 40-foot woodchip gondola from Micro-Trains, plated HO scale Superliner passenger cars from Walthers, and an HO scale L-3a New York Central Mohawk 4-8-2 from MTH Electric Trains. Cody will also […]

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Build a 1:20.3-scale hot-dog stand

Build a 1:20.3-scale hot-dog stand

Download the PDF of this project here. Download a PDF to build a 1:20.3 scale hot-dog stand. Note: This PDF is formatted to print on your home printer. Most pieces are formatted to fit on a 8.5″ x 11″ piece of paper. For larger parts of the plan, you will see “break lines.” Line up […]

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Modeler’s spotlight video special — Inside Cody’s Office

Modeler's spotlight video special -- Inside Cody's Office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno and managing editor David Popp give you behind-the-scenes look at how each episode of Cody’s office is made. You’ll also see highlights from the first 30 episodes of the show, including new products, modeling tips, […]

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Modeler’s spotlight video special — Inside Cody’s Office

Modeler's spotlight video special -- Inside Cody's Office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno and managing editor David Popp give you behind-the-scenes look at how each episode of Cody’s office is made. You’ll also see highlights from the first 30 episodes of the show, including new products, modeling tips, […]

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