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Trains.com Holiday Party: Scrap Box Scenery, Episode 9
Dec 28, 2020·Expert Tips

Trains.com Holiday Party: Scrap Box Scenery, Episode 9

The Trains.com Holiday Party continues with David Popp suited up to make some special layout scenes using little more than…

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The Hills Line with James McNab: More Scenery Secrets, Episode 8
Dec 24, 2020·Expert Tips

The Hills Line with James McNab: More Scenery Secrets, Episode 8

Host James McNab shares how he combined sticks and leaves, and applies water effects to help add an authentic appearance…

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Trains.com Holiday Party: Turntable Trouble, Episode 8
Dec 23, 2020·Expert Tips

Trains.com Holiday Party: Turntable Trouble, Episode 8

A previous O scale turntable build went awry this fall, so David turned the troubleshooting effort into a Trains.com Holiday…

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Trains.com Holiday Party: Capacitor for an RS-1, Episode 6
Dec 18, 2020·Expert Tips

Trains.com Holiday Party: Capacitor for an RS-1, Episode 6

David Popp pushes the Trains.com Holiday Party to capacity! Follow along as he walks through the steps for installing an…

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Trains.com Holiday Party: Artists’ Oil Weathering, Episode 4
Dec 14, 2020·Expert Tips

Trains.com Holiday Party: Artists’ Oil Weathering, Episode 4

Cody Grivno fits right into the Holiday Party festivities! In this episode, our Trains.com ace modeler/painter shares his technique for…

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Trains.com Holiday Party: Whistle Wiring Work, Episode 3
Dec 11, 2020·Expert Tips

Trains.com Holiday Party: Whistle Wiring Work, Episode 3

Host David Popp brings CTT Editor Hal Miller to the party! Hal has been working feverishly to get a post-World…

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Trains.com Holiday Party: Seawalls and waves, Episode 1
Dec 9, 2020·Expert Tips

Trains.com Holiday Party: Seawalls and waves, Episode 1

The holiday season is here — and that’s a pretty good reason for Trains.com’s preeminent host David Popp to have…

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How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 7 – Add finishing details and scenery
Nov 11, 2020·Expert Tips

How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 7 – Add finishing details and scenery

David Popp’s O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit is now completely assembled! The project build concludes as he shows how…

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Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 3, Doors and Windows
Oct 20, 2020·Expert Tips

Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 3, Doors and Windows

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Expert modeler Renee Grosser demonstrates how she makes…

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Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Switching the Winston-Salem Southbound
Oct 20, 2020·Model Railroad Operations

Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Switching the Winston-Salem Southbound

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Work on our Winston-Salem Southbound HO scale layout…

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How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 5 – Wheels and track installation
Oct 11, 2020·Expert Tips

How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 5 – Wheels and track installation

The bridge assembly is well underway, so David can now focus on building and installing the wheels that put his…

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How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 4 – Bridge parts assembly
Oct 11, 2020·Expert Tips

How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 4 – Bridge parts assembly

After installing the motor mechanism, David adds an automated polarity control to his O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit. And…

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