Bloomer Line GP9 No. 7561 spots grain cars at Cullom, Ill., on Aug. 13, 2007. Though Bloomer operates ex-Illinois Central track, its locomotives are an unmistakable homage to Chicago, Burlington & Quincy. Matt Lastovich photo […]
Shades of the Q
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Two quick painting tips
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to keep your paint supplies and isopropyl alcohol organized. […]
Video: HO scale East Broad Top/Pennsylvania Railroad layout
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Watch trains run through detailed scenes on Don Shook’s HO scale East Broad Top/Pennsylvania Railroad layout. The layout features many scratchbuilt structures as well as standard gauge, narrow gauge, and dual gauge track. […]
The N scale Salt Lake Route project layout part 2
One interesting feature of this Model Railroader project layout are the folding legs that support the benchwork. Dick Christianson, the layout builder and Model Railroader magazine’s former managing editor, gives you a demonstration of how the folding legs work. He’ll also discuss the fascia and backdrop material that he used for the N scale Salt […]
Don Williams’ O and S gauge layout
Tourists motor to Horseshoe Curve to watch the cavalcade of trains. When Don was young, the headliners were aluminum cars on the Pennsy’s Broadway Limited. Don and Karen Williams share their layout with visitors, including grandsons Jacob and Zachary. Iron horses in the Korber roundhouse watch a 3rd Rail Pennsy Atlantic 4-4-2 steam locomotive take […]
Modeler’s spotlight video for February 11, 2010 — Inside Cody’s office
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Model Railroader Associate Editor Cody Grivno celebrates the 2 year anniversary of the Modeler’s Spotlight video series with a trip south of the border. Along with a look at some new model railroading products, Cody will show you an easy way […]
Two WNY&P diesels storm eastbound
Smoking like Alcos do, a pair of Western New York & Pennsylvania diesels storm eastbound past Almond, N.Y., on Sept. 20, 2009. WNY&P is an Alco-only short line operating over a portion of the Erie empire. Photo by Richard S. Perry […]
Chesapeake & Ohio passes through Thurmond
Chesapeake & Ohio B30-7 No. 8242 is sandwiched between SD45s, with 4383 in the lead, as they pass through Thurmond, W.Va., on July 26, 1984. Kermit Geary Jr. photo […]
O gauge Angel Train starter set by Atlas O
Subscribers, you can read Bob Keller’s complete review of this unusual train online here, and then watch the streaming video below. . […]
The great American roundhouse
American roundhouse Roundhouses were found all across the nation once. Now they’re rare gems. These structures began disappearing after the dieselization era. Only a few were left in use by some railroads. Many were eventually demolished or repurposed. Here’s a gallery of them under construction, in use, and after the wrecking ball. […]
Modeler’s spotlight video for January 28 — Inside Cody’s Office
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Learn how to find out the if your freight cars’ couplers are at the correct height and what to do if they’re not. Model Railroader Associate Editor Cody Grivno shows you how to use a Kadee coupler-height gauge and shows you how to […]
Modeler’s spotlight video for January 14, 2010 — Inside Cody’s Office
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader Associate Editor Cody Grivno shows you a variety of new products this week, including The Model Railroader’s Guide to Diesel Locomotives. Cody also gives you a tip for opening stubborn paint jars. Editor Neil Besougloff joins Cody to provide some more […]
