Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 14

Hand applying paint to scenery

There’s been a lot of progress on the scenery of this model railroad. Managing editor David Popp will give you an update, and show you how to drybrush rock castings for more realistic model railroad scenery. Associate editors Cody Grivno and Steve Otte will also show you the structures that they’re working on for this […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for March 15, 2012

Codys Office March 15 2012

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page A portable air compressor is a useful tool for airbrushing projects, especially those on a model train layout. Watch as Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to connect your airbrush to an air compressor and describes the fittings needed. Cody […]

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Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 19

David Popp next to layout

The scenery, wiring, and structures are finally complete on this Model Railroader project model train layout. The HO scale Virginian Ry. also includes the 2 x 6-foot Turtle Creek extension and a 7 x 78 inch staging yard. Managing editor David Popp shows you how to connect the benchwork and wiring for the sections. He’ll […]

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Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 9

David Popp next to layout

In this video journal you’ll learn about the flexible rock castings that Model Railroader managing editor David Popp used on the HO scale Virginian Ry. These casings will add a lot to the scenery on the finished model train layout. David also takes you behind the scenes during a photo shoot on the model railroad. […]

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Building the Virginian Ry. part 12

David Popp and Neil Besougloff next to a layout

Check out the progress of the Model Railroader Virginian Ry. project train layout in this video journal. Editor Neil Besougloff describes the scenery base, including how he made mountains using pink foam insulation board. He and managing editor David Popp also discuss the tunnel portals used on this HO scale model railroad. […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for February 2, 2012

Inside Cody's Office for February 2, 2012

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Get a look at the new HO scale GP7 from Athearn Trains, Building a Model Railroad Step by Step from Kalmbach Books, and other new model railroad products with Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno. Cody and managing editor David Popp will also […]

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Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. model railroad part 8

Corner of unfinished layout with power pack

Most of the track has been laid on the HO scale Virginian Ry. model railroad, so it’s time to run a test train around the main line. Model Railroader managing editor David Popp will also show you how to spot and fix problems with the model train track. Please note the following correction to the […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for January 12, 2012

Inside Cody's Office for January 12, 2012

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model railroad structures are highlighted in this episode of Cody’s Office. You’ll see a selection of structure kits and assembled models in N, HO, and O scales. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will also show you how to use different types of […]

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