Explore Trains.com Video!

Check out series like Big Skies & Iron Rails, capturing the western exploits of Tom Danneman; Trains LIVE with host Bob Lettenberger; Q&A with the Editor; AskTrains.com; Trains Trackside through the lens of Kevin Gilliam; Drew’s Trackside Adventures; and more! Plus, we’ll feature overviews and insights into train simulators that put you at the throttle. What’s […]

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July/August 2023

Also in this issue: EDITOR’S DESK, pg. 4 LETTERS, pg. 6 MODERN ERA NOTES, pg. 8 PHOTO ALBUM, pg. 10 NEWS & PRODUCTS, pg. 14 Atlas O offerings, NJ Hi-Railers specials, railroad books and DVDs QUESTIONS & ANSWERS, pg. 20 S GAUGE NOW AND THEN, pg. 22 VIEWS FROM THE UNDERGROUND, pg. 24 WEEKEND WORKSHOP, […]

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August 2023

The cover of Model Railroader for August 2023

Also in this issue: ON TRAINS.COM, pg. 6 The latest features on our website FROM THE EDITOR, pg. 8 Tinkerers and mad scientists wanted RAILWAY POST OFFICE, pg. 10 Letters from our readers NEWS AND PRODUCTS, pg. 12 Atlas HO scale General Electric U28CG reviewed, plus the latest new products ASK MR, pg. 18 The secret […]

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Guide to HO scale couplers

Color image of HO scale Kadee No. 148 coupler.

Although small, couplers play a big role in smooth, reliable operation. If couplers function properly and are installed per the manufacturer’s instructions, you should have few, if any, problems. In this guide to HO scale couplers, we’ll explore some of the different offerings on the market today. The evolution of  HO scale couplers   When […]

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Trains.com Summer Camp 2023 | Aug. 28–Sept. 3

Get ready for Trains.com Summer Camp 2023! From Aug. 28-Sept. 3, Camp Director David Popp will present members with an all-new series of videos — one each day of the week — addressing modeling, weathering, scenery, and more! Unlike traditional camp activities, such as fishing, hiking, and canoeing, our summer camp features all-things model railroading. […]

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Preview August and September 2023 Garden Railways content

model station with covered platform

While we may no longer be printing Garden Railways magazine, we’re adding new content to Trains.com every week! Here’s a few recent items, and a preview of what’s coming in the next month. Become a Trains.com member so you don’t miss any of this great content! If you have a story suggestion, email editor@gardenrailways.com U.S. […]

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