O gauge parking garage from Menards

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O gauge parking garage from Menards Price: $119.99 (No. 279-4392 structure) Features: Street-level shops with interior backdrop, four parking levels, 10 pedestrians and Jack the German Shepherd, full illumination via 230 LEDs (requires a Menards Nos. 279-4061, 279-4062, or 279-4050 4.5-volt power supply, sold separately). For more information go to www.Menards.com/Trains We’ve all seen it […]

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O gauge Q-Type subway set by MTH Electric Trains

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O gauge Q-Type subway set by MTH Electric Trains Price: $439.95 (no. 30-20427-1 powered three-car set) and $219.95 (unpowered three-car set) Cmd low speed: 6.4 smph Cnv low speed: 7.8 smph High speed: 63.2 scale mph Drawbar pull: 1 pound, 6 ounces Features: Two can-style motors, ProtoSound 3.0 command and sound system, directional lighting, and […]

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How-to Library: Airbrushing with Aaron, Episode 12, Water Effects

Aaron Skinner in an airbrushing studio.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this episode of AWA, host Aaron Skinner is making BIG waves! Follow along to learn an easy technique for making a realistic seascape atop a foam insulation base. […]

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Water and backdrops on the Verdi Railroad

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Visitors along the back of the garden have this view of Copper Gorge, the waterless water feature encased in recycled auto glass. The battery-powered Union Pacific MOW uses AirWire 900 and Soundtraxx Electronics. Both engines are powered (all 16 wheels drive) to pull full name train car sets. Nancy Norris The Southern Pacific ‘Red Car’ […]

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Let’s Make A Scene: Episode 9

Let’s Make a Scene with Kathy Millatt Part 9

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Kathy Millatt tackles snow and ice scenery effects on a small HO scale (1:87.1) diorama. To get things started, Kathy shows how to plan and prep a location to include various terrain features that will help highlight the additional effects she’ll create […]

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Let’s Make A Scene: Episode 9

Let’s Make a Scene with Kathy Millatt Part 9

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Kathy Millatt tackles snow and ice scenery effects on a small HO scale (1:87.1) diorama. To get things started, Kathy shows how to plan and prep a location to include various terrain features that will help highlight the additional effects she’ll create […]

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New products from the March 2019 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine

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PRAIRIE SKYSCRAPERS: Woodland Scenics is offering a pair of O scale windmills to complete your farm scene. The no. BR5868 Windmill depicts a well-maintained windmill with shiny metal turbine and includes a separate round stock watering tank and hayrack. The no. BR5867 Old Windmill (shown), with its rusty turbine and weathered wood tower, is ideal […]

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