Name: Manassas Junction, Va. Scale: N (1:160) Size: 34″ x 52.5″ Prototype: Manassas Gap RR and Orange & Alexandria RR Locale: Manassas Junction, Va. Era: July 1861 Style: diorama Mainline run: 4′-4″ Minimum radius: 19″ Minimum turnout: no. 4 Maximum grade: none Benchwork: 1 x 2 frame with 1⁄4″ plywood top Height: 47′-6″ Roadbed: built […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The command control sound effects offered on many new locomotive models are far more than just “cool” features. As Model Railroader magazine’s contributing editor Andy Sperandeo demonstrates in this video, the bell and whistle sounds can be used in a prototypical manner to […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The command control sound effects offered on many new locomotive models are far more than just “cool” features. As Model Railroader magazine’s contributing editor Andy Sperandeo demonstrates in this video, the bell and whistle sounds can be used in a prototypical manner to […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Get a first look at the new ESU LokSound Digital Command Control (DCC) equipped GP60 from Fox Valley Models and other new HO and N scale model railroading products in this month’s Cody’s Office. Associate editor Cody Grivno will also show you a […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Get a first look at the new ESU LokSound Digital Command Control (DCC) equipped GP60 from Fox Valley Models and other new HO and N scale model railroading products in this month’s Cody’s Office. Associate editor Cody Grivno will also show you a […]
HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD70, SD70M, and SD75M diesel locomotives. SD70: Conrail (Quality scheme) and Illinois Central. SD70M: New York, Susquehanna & Western (three road numbers); Southern Pacific; and Union Pacific (with flared radiators). SD75M: Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe. Four numbers per scheme unless noted. Road-number-specific details, operating ditch lights, and wire grab […]
Dave Bruestle’s N scale PRR “Just for Fun” model train layout is modeled after the Jamaica & Kingsway shortline railroad, plan no. 77 in Linn Wescott’s book 101 Track Plans for Model Railroaders. The N scale model railroad measures 4 x 15 feet. Dave uses Digitrax Digital Command Control (DCC) to run his model trains. […]
Dave Bruestle’s N scale PRR “Just for Fun” model train layout is modeled after the Jamaica & Kingsway shortline railroad, plan no. 77 in Linn Wescott’s book 101 Track Plans for Model Railroaders. The N scale model railroad measures 4 x 15 feet. Dave uses Digitrax Digital Command Control (DCC) to run his model trains. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Ask MRVP, hosted by David Popp, answers the questions YOU pitch to us! In this episode, David addresses inquiries about publications in our library, switch motor shortcomings, curved bridges, and yet another turnout question! And there’s even a question posed to Jenny — […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Ask MRVP, hosted by David Popp, answers the questions YOU pitch to us! In this episode, David addresses inquiries about publications in our library, switch motor shortcomings, curved bridges, and yet another turnout question! And there’s even a question posed to Jenny — […]
Three colors of paint, an airbrush, and a couple of hours is all MRVP’s David Popp needed to enhance three different types of N scale diesel locomotives with realistic weathering effects. In this video, David shows the paints and airbrushing techniques required to give the Red Oak N scale units, or practically any other diesel […]
Three colors of paint, an airbrush, and a couple of hours is all MRVP’s David Popp needed to enhance three different types of N scale diesel locomotives with realistic weathering effects. In this video, David shows the paints and airbrushing techniques required to give the Red Oak N scale units, or practically any […]
