Building the N scale Waterbury Industrial District part 4

David Popp next to layout

Model Railroader managing editor David Popp describes how he finished the Waterbury Industrial District of his N scale New York, New Haven & Hartford layout. He’ll show you some of the key structures that he built and give you more tips for realistic model railroad scenery. […]

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Building the N scale Waterbury Industrial District part 3: Ballast

David Popp next to layout

In the November issue Model Railroader managing editor David Popp describes how he added ballast and scenery to the Waterbury Industrial District on his N scale New York, New Haven & Hartford layout. In this installment he shows you his step-by-step technique for ballasting track. […]

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Modeler’s spotlight video for the week of September 11, 2008 — Inside Cody’s Office

Modeler's spotlight video for the week of September 11, 2008 -- Inside Cody's Office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you an N scale 40-foot woodchip gondola from Micro-Trains, plated HO scale Superliner passenger cars from Walthers, and an HO scale L-3a New York Central Mohawk 4-8-2 from MTH Electric Trains. Cody will also […]

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Modeler’s spotlight video special — Inside Cody’s Office

Modeler's spotlight video special -- Inside Cody's Office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno and managing editor David Popp give you behind-the-scenes look at how each episode of Cody’s office is made. You’ll also see highlights from the first 30 episodes of the show, including new products, modeling tips, […]

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Video: Building the Waterbury Industrial District part 2

Cody Grivno next to layout David Popp next to pink styrofoam

In the October issue Model Railroader managing editor David Popp continues the Waterbury extension of his N scale New York, New Haven & Hartford layout. Read the article and watch this video highlighting some of his favorite techniques for installing roadbed and laying track. […]

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Modeler’s spotlight video for the week of August 7, 2008 — Inside Cody’s Office

Modeler's spotlight video for the week of August 7, 2008 -- Inside Cody's Office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you the Zimo MX31ZL Digital Command Control (DCC) starter set, HO scale 40-foot exterior-post trailers from Athearn, and new N scale magnetic knuckle couplers from McHenry. He’ll also give you tips for using a […]

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