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A noisy little railway story
Oct 25, 2019·Expert Tips

A noisy little railway story

As I walked up the driveway toward Mick Spilsbury’s Black Canyon Railroad, I could begin to hear the multitude of…

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Super-size Soo Line tie replacement
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How-to Library: Designing and Printing Decals
Oct 21, 2019·Scenery

How-to Library: Designing and Printing Decals

Model Railroader magazine’s Steve Otte shares a decal printing technique he used to complete his structure for MRVP’s State Line…

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How-to Library: Designing and Printing Decals
Oct 21, 2019·Scenery

How-to Library: Designing and Printing Decals

Model Railroader magazine’s Steve Otte shares a decal printing technique he used to complete his structure for MRVP’s State Line…

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Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 2, Modeling siding
Oct 20, 2019·Expert Tips

Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 2, Modeling siding

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Renee Grosser reveals more of her expert…

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Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 2, Modeling siding
Oct 20, 2019·Expert Tips

Expert Scratchbuilding Tips with Renee Grosser: Part 2, Modeling siding

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Renee Grosser reveals more of her expert…

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How-to Library: Easy Model Railroad Photography  – Episode 4 Bounce Cards and Software
Sep 20, 2019·Expert Tips

How-to Library: Easy Model Railroad Photography – Episode 4 Bounce Cards and Software

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Gerry Leone demonstrates a handy technique that…

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Stuff We Use: Pliers and cutters for model railroaders
Aug 20, 2019·Expert Tips

Stuff We Use: Pliers and cutters for model railroaders

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page A Xuron Modeler’s tool kit includes sprue cutters,…

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Toy Train Basics: All about track
Aug 19, 2019·Beginners

Toy Train Basics: All about track

To continue this informative series of videos from Classic Toy Trains magazine, David Popp shares info and insights on the…

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Stuff We Use: Adjustable snap and glue clamps
Jul 20, 2019·Expert Tips

Stuff We Use: Adjustable snap and glue clamps

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page For projects such as building a model structure…

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Stuff We Use: How to use microbrush applicators
Jul 20, 2019·Expert Tips

Stuff We Use: How to use microbrush applicators

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Microbrush applicators have myriad uses in a model…

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