Name: Neal Mayer Forum User Name: NealM Railroad Name: Trains Under the Tree Location: Boston, MA Scale: Traditional O Gauge Theme: Christmas trains Description: My Dad’s childhood train from the ‘30s, a Lionel 259, became my childhood train in the ’60’s. During my kids’ childhood in the 90’s, It became the Christmas train. The kids […]
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Ask MRVP: Episode 20
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host David Popp gets to enjoy his early Xmas gift – Go Cubs! But he also makes sure YOU receive a few stocking stuffers too! This month on Ask MRVP you’ll get to enjoy thorough responses to hobby-related questions regarding wiring a turnout […]
Chicago: the video!
Chicago is still the North American railroad capital, and Trains Magazine takes you there with this all-new DVD production. You’ll see heavy freights, fast passenger runs, and the transit system that takes a major city to work. Be sure to check out the companion issue: Chicago, America’s Railroad Capital. Both are available in January! […]
Trains Presents: North Shore Scenic Railroad
Trains Magazine Assistant Editor Brian Schmidt takes you along for a look at the North Shore Scenic Railroad‘s operations in September 2016. The railroad, part of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, operates excursion trains on its line between Duluth and Two Harbors, Minn., with historic equipment from the Upper Midwest’s fallen flags. You’ll see Duluth, […]
The Railroad Comes Through The Middle of The House
Name: Peter Martens Forum User Name: Peter_J_M Railroad Name: The Silver Rail Club (founding chapter) Location: Cumberland, Virginia Scale: O-scale Theme: A different kind of ‘music video’. Description: Inspired by Rusty Draper’s 1956 hit song, ‘The Railroad Comes Through The Middle Of The House’, Peter J. Martens, founder of the Silver Rail Club, built this […]
Video: ScaleTrains.com Museum Quality series HO scale GTEL
The ScaleTrains.com Museum-Quality series Union Pacific GTEL (gas-electric turbine locomotive) features an ESU LokSound decoder and some unique sound, light, and animation features. Wheel sensors add realistic flange squeals and frog “clunks” over yard track, turbine blades spin, and more. Get a demo of the new HO scale locomotive model as the turbine hauls a […]
Video: Thomas Klimoski’s Georgia Northeastern Elizabeth Yard Turn Job
This video highlights the action of the Elizabeth Yard Turn job on Thomas Klimoski’s Georgia Northeastern model railroad. Check out Thomas’ article, “Modeling a compact diesel service terminal,” in the January 2017 Model Railroader. In the article, Thomas describes how he modeled the fueling, sanding and servicing structures. […]
Visit the Nutcracker Route
Name: Larry Roth Railroad Name: Nutcracker Route Location: Around the Christmas tree in 2015 Scale: O Theme: Holiday train layout Description: The “Twin Cities” are connected by a loop of MTH track over which runs the Lionel Nutcracker Route train set. The buildings are mostly ceramic from several makers. Other scenery elements include ‘snow’ cloth, […]
Trains Presents: Nashville Union Station
Come along with Trains Magazine Editor Jim Wrinn as we look at this gem of the Music City. Nashville Union Station is a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of the city’s historic downtown. It’s also a magnificent railroad preservation project, and an excellent place to watch action on the adjacent CSX Transportation main line! […]
How-to Library: Airbrushing with Aaron – Episode 2, Under Pressure
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Aaron Skinner, FineScale Modeler senior editor, continues his airbrush painting and weathering series by outlining various practical air supply sources. Aaron also discusses safe places to use your airbrush, and the safety equipment you’ll need when you start to work. Finally, he shows […]
Trains in the Attic westbound freight
Name: Neal Mayer Forum User Name: NealM Railroad Name: Trains in the Attic Location: Boston, MA Scale: Traditional O Gauge Theme: Location: Somewhere near the coast in north central New England Time period: Sometime between 1957 and today. Description: A freight train passes through the New England coastal town of Cabotport. Originally a small shelf […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for November 2016
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno heads down to the staff layout for a quick demo of the new HO scale New Haven 8600-series coaches from Rapido Trains. You’ll also see other new HO and N scale model train cars from Atlas, Fox […]