Video: Howard Clark’s HO scale model railroad

a scene on Howard Clark's HO scale model railroad

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Urban canyons and craftsman structures fill Howard Clark’s HO scale model railroad. The layout is set in the eastern United States in the 1950s and many scenes take inspiration from George Sellios’ famed Franklin & South Manchester. […]

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How-to Library: Turning Spaces into Places, Part 3

Gerry Leone in front of his multi-level layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In Part 3 of this mini-series, Gerry Leone struggles to figure out the best way to build his undulating roadway. Follow along to see how he works out a solution that incorporates stacked foam insulation board, Sculptamold, and plaster cloth. […]

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MRVP Layout Visit: Seth Puffer’s Puffer Bridge Lines in HO scale

model train on bridge with rocky scenery

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Explore the Puffer Bridge Lines (PBL) freelance HO scale layout in this MRVP Exclusive Layout Visit video. Layout builder and host Seth Puffer takes you on a walking tour of his contemporary railroad that first appeared in the May 1995 issue of Model […]

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A snowy morning on the W&Q

plow being pushed by model train to clear snow on a garden railroad

Name: Eric Schade Forum User Name:  captain perry Railroad Name:  Winnegance & Quebec Location: Phippsburg, Maine Scale: 1:20.3 Theme: Maine Narrow gauge Description: Even with little snow this year, there has been enough for some good plowing sessions. this is my new plow being pushed by my two radio controlled live steamers. SR&RL 24 is […]

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The Burlington Zephyr’s nationwide publicity tour

The Zephyr in black and white

Name: Neal Mayer Forum User Name: NealM Railroad Name: The Fitchfield Line Location: Boston, MA Scale: Traditional O Gauge Theme: Location: North and West of Boston Description: The Burlington Zephyr, on her nationwide publicity tour, travels along the O gauge Fitchfield Line on her way from Boston to Schenectady New York. Featuring MTH Railking Pioneer […]

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How-to Library: C&NW Suburban Service, Part 2

Cody working on the Chicago & North Western HO scale commuter cars.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Cody has the Chicago & North Western HO scale commuter cars disassembled, so it’s over to the spray booth he goes to prep them for re-lettering. Follow along as he shares his proven tips and techniques for working with water-slide decals. […]

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Swiss narrow gauge railway adventure on the Albula Pass

A red-painted passenger train passes through green meadows on the slopes of a mountain.

Join Trains Digital Editor Steve Sweeney for a Swiss narrow gauge mountain railroad adventure on the Albula Pass. Watch as scheduled passenger and freight trains operate on the Rhaetian Railway’s extensive meter gauge line over the Alps between Preda and Bergun, Switzerland. Information on how to visit Switzerland with Trains in 2019 is available online. […]

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