Canadian Canyons Series: Coloring the Thompson Canyon rock walls

Kent Johnson next to layout scenery

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The rock walls along the Thompson River Canyon are characterized by rugged, eroding formations that appear in a multitude of colors. In this video, Kent shares his techniques for adding realistic color to the wall of our Canadian Canyons N scale layout using […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Coloring the Thompson Canyon rock walls

Kent Johnson next to layout scenery

The rock walls along the Thompson River Canyon are characterized by rugged, eroding formations that appear in a multitude of colors. In this video, Kent shares his techniques for adding realistic color to the wall of our Canadian Canyons N scale layout using Woodland Scenic liquid pigment and acrylic paints! […]

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New model trains for the week of August 23, 2018

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Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Alco RS-36 diesel locomotive HO scale locomotives Alco RS-36 diesel locomotive. New paint schemes: Norfolk & Western (two road numbers); Apache Ry. (American Revolution Bicentennial, three numbers); Livonia, Avon & Lakeville (one number); National Railways of Mexico (two numbers); and Ontario Central (one number). New numbers: Chicago & North […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 30 – DCC and Painted Details

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 30

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Cody Grivno shows how to install a DCC drop-in decoder into an N scale diesel locomotive. After finalizing the installation and programming, Cody reassembles the unit and then turns his attention to adding subtle weathering effects using paint and washes. […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 30 – DCC and Painted Details

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 30

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Cody Grivno shows how to install a DCC drop-in decoder into an N scale diesel locomotive. After finalizing the installation and programming, Cody reassembles the unit and then turns his attention to adding subtle weathering effects using paint and washes. […]

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ScaleTrains.com N scale GE ET44AC diesel

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ScaleTrains.com N scale GE ET44AC diesel The ScaleTrains.com N scale GEVO Tier 4 diesels include prototype-specific details. ScaleTrains.com brings the modern era to N scale with its General Electric (GE) Tier 4 GEVo diesel locomotives in several variations. The Rivet Counter line model features railroad-specific details, factory-installed and painted wire grab irons, and light-emitting-diode headlights […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Kamloops Lake Water, Part 3

Locomotive on Canadian Canyons layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In the final segment of the Kamloops Lake Water mini-series, David shows how to add surface water effects atop the plexiglas. The secret to his successful technique can be found in a jar of Woodland Scenic Water Waves — and knowing just how […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Kamloops Lake Water, Part 3

Locomotive on Canadian Canyons layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In the final segment of the Kamloops Lake Water mini-series, David shows how to add surface water effects atop the plexiglas. The secret to his successful technique can be found in a jar of Woodland Scenic Water Waves — and knowing just how […]

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