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Now that the snowflakes are falling, work on Kent’s garden railway has come to a hard, frozen stop! But this episode proves that fun with large scale trains can continue in warmer confines, specifically in Ken Rodig’s basement and in the workshop of Garden Railways magazine, where Rene and Cody tackle their respective modeling projects.
Gerry shares more super helpful suggestions for stuff you can buy from Sally's Beauty Supply (and other similar shops). Sounds silly? Not so much! Especially when you see how Gerry's stockpile has some surprising applications in model railroading!
Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno demonstrates a Model Rectifier Corp. Prodigy Advanced Squared DCC system, a new narrow gauge steam locomotive from Bachmann Trains, and other new products to arrive at the Model Railroader offices this month. He even takes the new AtlasTrainKids Acela train set for a spin on the Model Railroader staff's HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy layout. Down at the workshop Cody will show you a new technique for removing lettering from a freight car. Viewer mail topics this month include winterization hatches, unique switch rod placement, and drilling holes with the shell on or off.
David is back to building out his O scale (1:48) Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. But this time, he’s got a little bit of extra help from MRVP Contributing Editor Gerry Leone! Watch as the two team up to construct new benchwork for an expanded townsite and interchange for the logging railroad. Of course, you‘ll glean plenty of tips, tricks, and insights as the fun unfolds in this first episode of the forthcoming Olympia & Sand Creek series!
It's true. The same Bona Vista RR that builder Gerry Leone showcased in an MRVP Exclusive Layout Visit, plus episodes of "Off the Rails" and "Turning Spaces into Places", is no more! But before removing his double-deck HO scale layout, Gerry was kind enough to start the cameras rolling to capture its demise -- all to make way for new plans in 2020!
Classic Toy Trains magazine Editor Hal Miller demonstrates his quick and easy techniques for replacing those worn out rubber traction tires found on many O gauge steam and diesel locomotives.
Model Railroader magazine readers will recognize Matt Snell's skills from the numerous articles highlighting his modeling efforts. Now you can also enjoy an exclusive tour of his HO scale (1:87) Conrail New Jersey Division layout. Follow along Matt's mainline route, hosting contemporary motive power, modern freight, passenger, and commuter trains, plus plenty of rail-served industries!
After changing up the track alignment, Steve Brown shares his Regular Guy process for adding a paved pad along the Port Smith waterfront area of his N scale (1:160) BSR layout.