It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Completing the cement loading terminal, Ep. 19

It's My Railroad with Steve Brown

Host Steve “Regular Guy” Brown shares views of his completed scratchbuilt cement loading terminal. Plus, you’ll also get to see an assortment of details he’s added to his Port Smith North setting on his N scale layout. All of that, and even more! […]

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Summer Camp: Day 2 Afternoon

David Popp next to layout

After allowing the paint to dry from the Day 2 morning session, Camp Director David Popp inspects the progress on his passenger car project. But no time to park on the trail, especially when he’s got a laser-cut wood tower kit to build. That new project starts here…only on Trains.com! […]

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It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Cement plant parts & paint, Ep. 18

It's My Railroad with Steve Brown

Progress on Steve Brown’s scratchbuilt N scale cement plant continues with our celebrated Regular Guy modeler working to add a few more components. All that before he puts quick coats of primer and paint on the assembled structure, and then sets it in place on his Port Smith harbor scene […]

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MRVP Summer Camp: Day 2 Afternoon

After allowing the paint to dry from the Day 2 morning session, Camp Director David Popp inspects the progress on his passenger car project. But no time to park on the trail, especially when he’s got a laser-cut wood tower kit to build. That new project starts here…only on MRVideoPlus.com! […]

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Menards O gauge Tide soap factory

Menards O gauge Tide Soap Factory side view

TIDE FACTORY BY MENARDS Price: $99.99 Stock no.: 279-5518 Features: Fully assembled and decorated. Worker figures, grass-covered base, and illuminated signage. Website: menards/trains     I continue to be amazed at the variety (and quantity) of new building designs coming from Menards headquarters in Eau Claire, Wis. They’ve made residential structures (farm houses, ranch houses, […]

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It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Kitbash turned scratchbuild, Ep. 17

It's my Railroad with Steve Brown

When host Steve Brown wanted to transform a grain elevator kit into a Port Smith N scale cement plant, he initially thought it would be a straightforward process. Upon further review and some lessons learned, he’s now launched into a full-blown scratchbuilding project — done the Regular Guy way! […]

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It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Kitbash turned scratchbuild, Ep. 17

It's my Railroad with Steve Brown

When host Steve Brown wanted to transform a grain elevator kit into a Port Smith N scale cement plant, he initially thought it would be a straightforward process. Upon further review and some lessons learned, he’s now launched into a full-blown scratchbuilding project — done the Regular Guy way! […]

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