Modeler’s spotlight video for the week of May 1, 2008 — Inside Cody’s Office

Cody Grivno holding a model box.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you the new Atlas O PRR position light signal, Walthers HO scale Milwaukee Station and train shed, and the Bachmann On2 1/2 outside-frame 4-4-0 American steam locomotive. You’ll also learn the basics of […]

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Montreal Harbour Ry.

Track plan at a glance Name: Montreal Harbour Ry. Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 9 x 11 feet Prototype: Port of Montreal Era: 1912-1914 Mainline run: 34 feet Minimum radius: 24″ Minimum turnouts: Peco small Originally appeared in the June 2008 issue of Model Railroader. See a PDF version of this track plan by clicking here. […]

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San Bernardino, Calif.

Track plan at a glance Name: Santa Fe Scale: HO (1.87.1) Size: 24 x 49 feet Prototype: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and Union Pacific Era: 1951 Style: walk-in and around-the-walls Mainline run: 150 feet Minimum radius: 30″ Minimum turnout: no. 8 Maximum grade: 2.5 percent Originally appeared in the June 2008 issue of Model […]

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Soo Line

Track plan at a glance Name: Soo Line Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 10′-6″ x 18′-0″ Prototype: Soo Line Era: summer 1947 Style: shelf Mainline run: 18 feet Minimum radius: 18″ Minimum turnout: no. 4 Maximum grade: 5 percent Originally appeared in the June 2008 issue of Model Railroader. See a PDF version of this track […]

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Modeler’s spotlight video for the week of April 24, 2008 — Inside Cody’s Office

A model train on the tracks.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you a new Micro-Trains N scale three-dome tank car, interviews the author of Model Railroader’s Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 3, and demonstrates the new DCC- and sound-equipped HO scale Athearn F45. He’ll […]

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Modeler’s spotlight video for the week of April 24, 2008 — Inside Cody’s Office

A model train on the tracks.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you a new Micro-Trains N scale three-dome tank car, interviews the author of Model Railroader’s Guide to Industries Along the Tracks 3, and demonstrates the new DCC- and sound-equipped HO scale Athearn F45. […]

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Modeler’s spotlight video for the week of April 17, 2008 — Inside Cody’s Office

Cody Grivno holding a Model Railroader issue

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you a new Atlas O 55-ton panel-side hopper, Proto 2000 HO scale GP9 from Walthers, and the new Model Railroader special issueHow to Build Realistic Layouts 4: Trackside town and city scenery. Cody will […]

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Modeler’s spotlight video for the week of April 17, 2008 — Inside Cody’s Office

Cody Grivno holding a Model Railroader issue

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you a new Atlas O 55-ton panel-side hopper, Proto 2000 HO scale GP9 from Walthers, and the new Model Railroader special issueHow to Build Realistic Layouts 4: Trackside town and city scenery. Cody […]

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Modeler’s spotlight video for the week of April 3, 2008 — Inside Cody’s Office

Cody Grivno at the computer.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you the new Con-Cor HO scale M-10000 streamliner, the InterMountain N scale SD45-2, and the latest Information Station video article on installing a basic DCC system. He’ll also give you some tips for repairing […]

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Modeler’s spotlight video for the week of April 3, 2008 — Inside Cody’s Office

Cody Grivno at the computer.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you the new Con-Cor HO scale M-10000 streamliner, the InterMountain N scale SD45-2, and the latest Information Station video article on installing a basic DCC system. He’ll also give you some tips for […]

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Locomotive lubrication

Q: I know that this sounds silly, but I get confused about what you are supposed to lubricate, especially the difference between the old postwar Lionel steamers and modern engines with can motors. Can you explain just what gets lubricated? – Erik via internet A: One similarity between postwar steamers and modern steam locomotives is […]

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