Stuff We Use: Bachmann HO scale track cleaning car

Bachmann track cleaning car

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page One way to help keep your model railroad running smoothly is to regularly run a cleaning train along the line. Senior Editor Dana Kawala shows you how to make your track cleaning chores easier with a Bachmann HO scale Track Cleaning Car. […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 30 – DCC and Painted Details

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 30

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Cody Grivno shows how to install a DCC drop-in decoder into an N scale diesel locomotive. After finalizing the installation and programming, Cody reassembles the unit and then turns his attention to adding subtle weathering effects using paint and washes. […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 29

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 29

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of OTR, host Gerry Leone wades into the heritage of model railroading. By examining Model Railroader magazine’s age-old “Construction Kinks” column, Gerry reveals several tips and tricks that are still very useful today! […]

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Video: National Train Show 2018 special report

Close view of a black, streamlined, model train steam locomotive.

Members of the Model Railroader staff attended the National Train Show held on August 10-12, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. Follow associate editor Cody Grivno as he travels the show floor and brings you new product highlights from Atlas, Bachmann, Kato USA, Wm. K. Walthers, and Woodland Scenics. […]

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Taking Care of Business: Caledonian Sleeper, Part 1

A UK locomotive with a wide windshield and yellow paint face the camera head on at a station platform.

Charlie Conway finds his way back to the UK. This time The Caledonian Sleeper granted unprecedented access to this legendary overnight rail service connecting London with cities in the Scottish Highlands. Follow Chas as he goes behind the scenes to see what transpires to keep passengers safe and comfortable throughout the journey. […]

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Video: Inside the October 2018 Model Railroader

Inside the October 2018 Model Railroader

    Follow editor Hal Miller as he shows you what’s inside the October 2018 issue of Model Railroader magazine. You’ll see a spectacular HO railroad that pays tribute to both the Erie RR and the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, learn about operations on John Allen’s famous Gorre & Daphetid layout, get tips for installing […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 18 – Log Pond Resin

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of the Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout expansion blog, David finally gets to add water to the log pond! But first you’ll see what essential scenery preparations need to be completed — all before he can mix and pour a […]

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Video: Railroads of Elmira NY in HO scale

Joe Leahy's HO Railroads of Elmira NY

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Joe Leahy’s HO scale layout celebrates railroading around Elmira, N.Y., in the 1950s. Model Railroader subscribers can watch trains run along the beautifully scenicked main line in this short video. […]

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