Quick Look: Rapido Trains HO scale 52′-6″ mill gondola

Rapido Trains HO scale 52'-6

Rapido Trains HO scale 52′-6″ mill gondola Price: $44.95; six-pack, $269.70 Manufacturer Rapido Trains, in association with MLW 500 Alden Rd., Unit 16 Markham, ON L3R 5H5 www.rapidotrains.com Era: 1965 to 1999 (as decorated) Road names: Canadian Pacific; CP Rail; Canadian National (two schemes); and Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Comments: A new run of Canadian-specific […]

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Member video: Thomas Klimoski’s Georgia Northeastern model railroad

Thomas Klimoski Georgia Northeastern model railroad

Construction on my new HO scale Georgia Northeastern layout is progressing as seen in this video. This layout replaces my old CSX Hawksridge Division which was dismantled when I moved. The new layout is a small switching layout based on the Georgia Northeastern Railroad, a short line railroad that runs from Marietta to McCaysville, Ga. […]

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Member video: C&O and Loup Creek Branch Line

C&O and Loup Creek Branch Line

A video description of the features on my HO layout. It includes a working coal loader that runs loads to the two coaling towers on the layout. It is a prototypical depiction of the C&O and Loup Creek Branch Line interchange at Thurmond, West Virginia. It is an around-the-wall, shelf-style layout in a 10×12 bedroom. […]

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Member video: C&O and Loup Creek Branch Line

C&O and Loup Creek Branch Line

A video description of the features on my HO layout. It includes a working coal loader that runs loads to the two coaling towers on the layout. It is a prototypical depiction of the C&O and Loup Creek Branch Line interchange at Thurmond, West Virginia. It is an around-the-wall, shelf-style layout in a 10×12 bedroom. […]

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New distributor for LGB, Märklin, and Trix model train products

Gebr. Märklin & Cie. GmbH, Göppingen, Germany, and their North American subsidiary Märklin, Inc. are pleased to announce the addition of Heartland Hobby Wholesale as distributor for Märklin, Trix and LGB electric model trains and accessories in North America. Heartland Hobby Wholesale, founded in 1993 in Lincoln, Nebraska, is one of the largest distributors of […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for April 2015

Cody sitting at his desk with products in front of him

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Don’t miss this 180th episode retrospective of Cody’s Office. Host Cody Grivno shares some of his favorite moments, including the commercial for Dr. Railroader’s Magic Elixir. You’ll also see a collection of the latest new model railroading products, including a DCC-sound-equipped GP15-1 from […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for April 2015

Cody sitting at his desk with products in front of him

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Don’t miss this 180th episode retrospective of Cody’s Office. Host Cody Grivno shares some of his favorite moments, including the commercial for Dr. Railroader’s Magic Elixir. You’ll also see a collection of the latest new model railroading products, including a DCC-sound-equipped GP15-1 from […]

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Video: Athearn Trains HO scale Topeka cab GP7

Athearn Trains HO scale Topeka cab GP7

Check out the Athearn Trains Genesis-series model of the Santa Fe “Topeka cab” GP7. The HO scale locomotive model captures the road number-specific details of its prototype. Model Railroader senior editor Dana Kawala will also show you some of the highlights of the locomotive’s factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. […]

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Video: Athearn Trains HO scale Topeka cab GP7

Athearn Trains HO scale Topeka cab GP7

Check out the Athearn Trains Genesis-series model of the Santa Fe “Topeka cab” GP7. The HO scale locomotive model captures the road number-specific details of its prototype. Model Railroader senior editor Dana Kawala will also show you some of the highlights of the locomotive’s factory-installed SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 24 – Weathering with powdered chalks

cody weathering the side of a yellow flatcar

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody shows how to use a Pelle Søeborg weathering technique to add realistic rust spots and scratches to a modern freight car. Plus, he shares a handy use for a nifty new sanding tool. Cody also answers viewer questions, including […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 24 – Weathering with powdered chalks

cody weathering the side of a yellow flatcar

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody shows how to use a Pelle Søeborg weathering technique to add realistic rust spots and scratches to a modern freight car. Plus, he shares a handy use for a nifty new sanding tool. Cody also answers viewer questions, including […]

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