Video: Kato Sound Box analog sound controller for model trains

Kato Sound Box analog sound controller

The Kato Sound Box provides an easy way to add realistic sound effects to a direct-current (DC) layout without having to install Digital Command Control (DCC). Senior editor Dana Kawala demonstrates the Sound Box connected to a Kato power pack on the Model Railroader staff’s N scale Red Oak project model train layout. […]

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Video: Kato Sound Box analog sound controller for model trains

Kato Sound Box analog sound controller

The Kato Sound Box provides an easy way to add realistic sound effects to a direct-current (DC) layout without having to install Digital Command Control (DCC). Senior editor Dana Kawala demonstrates the Sound Box connected to a Kato power pack on the Model Railroader staff’s N scale Red Oak project model train layout. […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 23 – Installing body-mounted couplers

installing body-mounted couplers

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Couplerpalooza comes to Cody’s Workshop this month! In this episode, Cody installs a body-mounted coupler and demonstrates how to use a tap in the process. Plus, he shares a quick technique for adding a painted sign to the side of a brick structure. […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 23 – Installing body-mounted couplers

installing body-mounted couplers

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Couplerpalooza comes to Cody’s Workshop this month! In this episode, Cody installs a body-mounted coupler and demonstrates how to use a tap in the process. Plus, he shares a quick technique for adding a painted sign to the side of a brick structure. […]

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How-To Library: Installing Blue Point switch controls

Installing Blue Point switch controls

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this how-to video, MRVP’s David Popp shows you how easy it is to install Blue Point push-pull control levers used to manually throw turnouts on a layout of any size, scale, or complexity. David’s demonstration talks you through the tools and techniques […]

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How-To Library: Installing Blue Point switch controls

Installing Blue Point switch controls

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this how-to video, MRVP’s David Popp shows you how easy it is to install Blue Point push-pull control levers used to manually throw turnouts on a layout of any size, scale, or complexity. David’s demonstration talks you through the tools and techniques […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 21 – Using etched-metal parts to upgrade freight cars

Cody working on a freight car

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page While Santa’s Workshop hustles to build trains for good girls and boys, Cody’s Workshop stays busy enhancing freight cars with etched-metal parts! Host Cody Grivno shows how he replaced his covered hopper’s plastic roof walkway with a see-through metal component from Plano Model […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 21 – Using etched-metal parts to upgrade freight cars

Cody working on a freight car

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page While Santa’s Workshop hustles to build trains for good girls and boys, Cody’s Workshop stays busy enhancing freight cars with etched-metal parts! Host Cody Grivno shows how he replaced his covered hopper’s plastic roof walkway with a see-through metal component from Plano Model […]

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Styrene shapes and styrene-modeling book

styrene

Marc Horovitz Styrene shapes and styrene-modeling book Evergreen Scale Models, Inc. 65 E. Bradrock Dr. Des Plaines IL 60018 Prices: See text Website: www.evergreenscalemodels.com Various shapes of strip styrene and a book: Basic and Advanced Tips and Techniques for Styrene Modeling: How to Build, Paint and Finish Realistic Styrene Models Pros: Wide variety of shapes […]

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Olympia Logging Series: Part 19 – Adding LED lighting

David Popp holding a 6' LED lighting strip

After installing the fascia and cabinet, David had the bright idea to keep progress rolling on MRVP’s On30 Olympia Logging Co. layout. In this episode, he assembles, installs, and wires the LED strips used to illuminate our display-style layout. This is our first attempt at using LEDs, so David also shares several helpful installation tips […]

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Olympia Logging Series: Part 19 – Adding LED lighting

David Popp holding a 6' LED lighting strip

After installing the fascia and cabinet, David had the bright idea to keep progress rolling on MRVP’s On30 Olympia Logging Co. layout. In this episode, he assembles, installs, and wires the LED strips used to illuminate our display-style layout. This is our first attempt at using LEDs, so David also shares several helpful installation tips […]

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