Most model railroaders get started in the hobby with a ready-to-run train set. These sets include a locomotive, cars, track, and a power pack. In these videos you’ll see members of the Model Railroader magazine staff showing you how to set up and run some recently released model train sets.
Are you new to the hobby? Learn more about getting started in the Model Railroader Basic Training email series.
Watch the Walthers HO scale Trainline model train set in action.
We ran the Kato USA N scale Chicago Metra with the Kato M1 Unitrack set (sold separately).
Learn how to set up and operate the Athearn Trains HO scale Santa Fe Warbonnet Express model train set
Learn how to set up and run the HO scale Bachmann Durango & Silverton passenger train set
Learn how to set up and operate this LGB large scale model train set.
Learn how to set up and run this HO freight train set from MTH Electric Trains
Learn how to set up and run the HO scale ICE (intercity express) passenger train from PIKO
Learn how to set up and operate this large scale model train set from PIKO
