One of the first challenges that faces all new model railroaders is what are you going to build your layout on. While you can easily go out and buy a table to use, many people decide to make their own as its a great way to keep costs down, as well as building a table ...…
One of the best parts of model railroading is that you are able to build your own little world (or not so little depending on the space that you have available). One of my absolute favourite layouts (which I would love to see in person) comes courtesy of Laurie. In this video, Laurie gives us ...…
Here’s a great video explaining how to easily create roads and paved areas for your model railroad using the Woodland Scenics range of products. Matt takes you step-by-step through the process of making a road and a railroad crossing. Here are the items mentioned (or shown) in the video: Paving Tape, 1/4″ x 30′ (click here) ...…
You can never get enough model train scenery tips… In this video Cody Grivno (Model Railroader Associate Editor) shows you how to create model train scenery quickly and easily. This wet scenery technique will create a landscape that will look sensational on any model train layout… and the technique will apply to any scale of ...…
Want to create some rocks for your model railroad scenery that are easy to make and easy to paint? Then check out the video below because Woodlands Scenics provides the perfect solution using Lightweight Hydrocal and rock molds. Click the video to play and turn up your speakers… Items used in the video: Lightweight Hydrocal ...…
Finding electrical problems on a model railroad can be a frustrating and time consuming challenge for most people. However, if you think logically, then they can usually be overcome fairly easily… Here are my top suggestions: Always think of the obvious things first. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tried to solve electrical ...…
I just got an email from Dave with a short demonstration video of how he cleans the wheels of his model train locomotives. Dave uses the Trix wheel cleaner which is available in HO scale (OO gauge) and N scale. It is a brush that cleans both locomotive wheels and the track. If necessary the brushes can ...…
Thanks to Rick of Stirling Heights for sending in this great tip about how to plan a model train room. Sometimes we overlook the simplest way to do things and end up doing it the hard way. This tip will help make planning your model train room much simpler… Thanks Rick for the tip and the encouragement. ...…
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