Back On Track: Episode 1

From his Off The Rails series, we’ve discovered that Master Model Railroader Gerry Leone is quite prone to getting derailed. And ever since he’s torn down his model railroad, we’ve had even more reason to wonder about him. But no need to worry, he’s right Back On Track constructing a new home…and a new layout […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Painting, prepping and pouring harbor water, Episode 11

Continental Grain Co. and other various structures on the MR&T.

David and Cody are back to the task of working along the Jones Island waterfront scene. Specifically, Cody starts the session by adding the seawall pieces and a temporary styrene wall to retain the poured resin water. While those installations dry, David pops back in to solder feeder wires to the yard tracks, all before […]

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Video: Athearn Genesis 2.0 EMD SD90MAC-H diesel locomotive

Diesel locomotive

See and hear the SoundTraxx Tsunami2-equipped Electro-Motive Division SD90MAC-H in action as it hauls a freight up the 3 percent grade at Skyridge on the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. This Genesis 2.0 series locomotive model from Athearn Trains marks the first time an SD90MAC-H phase II has been offered as […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Adding more details at Mukwonago, Episode 10

David Popp standing next to a section of the MR&T

More work along the Mukwonago layout location. The session starts with David installing trackwork for the industrial spur at this site, while Cody continues prepping the structure itself. Adding realistic details to the track, pavement, structure, and surrounding area is also part of the process in this episode of the Jones Island rehab effort.   […]

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Rehab My Railroad: Adding more details at Mukwonago, Episode 10

David Popp standing next to a section of the MR&T

More work along the Mukwonago layout location. The session starts with David installing trackwork for the industrial spur at this site, while Cody continues prepping the structure itself. Adding realistic details to the track, pavement, structure, and surrounding area is also part of the process in this episode of the Jones Island rehab effort.   […]

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