VIDEO: Rapido Trains HO scale MLW RS-18 diesel locomotive

Rapido Trains HO scale MLW RS-18 diesel locomotive

We recently reviewed the HO scale Montreal Locomotive Works RS-18 from Rapido Trains in the June 2020 Model Railroader. The superdetailed model also features an ESU LokSound decoder. See and hear the diesel in action on the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]

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How-To Library: Spaces To Places II: Building Eagle Lake, Part 3 Road Construction

Gerry Leone working on street details.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Gerry Leone is back on the streets again. In this episode, he shares how to scribe cracks into concrete roads; apply a realistic, aged concrete color; include brick pavement; and add a dirt alley between buildings. […]

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DCC Programming: Epsiode 22 – Methods for Consisting Diesel Locomotives, Part 2

Dana Kawala running locomotives on a test track and holding a throttle.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana Kawala continues his overview of ways to use DCC functionality to program multiple diesel locomotives for synchronized operation. This time he demonstrates Advanced Consisting options. […]

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Video 101: Along the line

boy playing with a Lego train

We continually search for ways to encourage children to interact with the trains on Train Days at the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County (California). While it’s wise to keep the kids and adults at a safe distance from the live steam exhibit, the museum’s large collection of Brio train parts, the ride-on train in the […]

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Classic Lionel orange and blue on a high-rail layout

The Silver Rail Club's home based layout

Name: Peter Martens Forum User Name: Peter_J_M Railroad Name: Lionel Lines Location: The Silver Rail Club’s home based layout Scale: O gauge Theme: Classic Lionel colors on the high-rail! Description: Classic orange and blue colors make up these highly collectible train sets! Released individually during the 80’s and 90’s, each freight consist made up an […]

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How-to Library: Airbrushing with Aaron, Episode 13, Weathering small-scale vehicles

Airbrushing with Aaron.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Host Aaron Skinner takes up the task of adding realistic weathering effects to make the trucks and machinery on your layout appear like they’ve been working hard. Follow along to learn his techniques for modeling chipped paint, adding dirt and grime, getting […]

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