Five Lionel passenger trains

Five O-Scale passenger trains, one with 72 LED lights and anti-flicker feature added

Name:    Dowin Lipscomb Location:    Baltimore, Maryland Scale:    O Scale Description:    Five O-Scale passenger trains, one with 72 LED lights and anti-flicker feature added. Can you guess which one? Hint: Watch the 4-way crossing as the cars pass by. […]

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Structures and backdrops on the HO scale Eagle Mountain RR

Eric White next to Eagle Mountain Railroad

As the Model Railroader staff’s Eagle Mountain RR project nears completion, associate editor Eric White turns his attention to the structures and backdrops that finish off the desert setting. Get an overview of the kits used on the model train layout and some tips for working with preprinted backdrops on a model train layout. […]

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Trains Presents: Southern Appalachia Railway Museum

Take one last look at the Southern Appalachia Railway Museum’s Secret City Excursion Train, which closed earlier in 2016 after more than 20 years in operation. You’ll see a finely restored Seaboard Coast Line EMD SD45 and a classic Alco C420 in operation in the hills of northern Tennessee. The museum plans to continue its […]

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Visit the Polar Express Railway

O gauge Polar Express train set

Name:    Kevin Grant Railroad Name:    “Polar Express Railway” Location:    Louisiana Scale:    O/1:48 Gauge Theme:    Polar Express Description:    Video of my old 8×8 O gauge 1:48 layout I had in a small section of my home. Most of the building are Department 56 and Lemax with a few kit built buildings I’ve constructed over the years. […]

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Trains Presents: Southern Appalachia Railway Museum

Take one last look at the Southern Appalachia Railway Museum’s Secret City Excursion Train, which closed earlier in 2016 after more than 20 years in operation. You’ll see a finely restored Seaboard Coast Line EMD SD45 and a classic Alco C420 in operation in the hills of northern Tennessee. The museum plans to continue its […]

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How-to Library: Cast your own rock molds, Part 1

Gerry Leone in his workshop

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this two-part video series, MRVP Contributing Editor Gerry Leone walks you through the steps for making your own inexpensive rock molds. The resulting rubber molds can then be used to cast realistic rock faces and outcroppings for use on any layout. […]

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How-to Library: Cast your own rock molds, Part 1

Gerry Leone in his workshop

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this two-part video series, MRVP Contributing Editor Gerry Leone walks you through the steps for making your own inexpensive rock molds. The resulting rubber molds can then be used to cast realistic rock faces and outcroppings for use on any layout. […]

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Locomotive 2016: Ontario Southland F unit action

Red railroad snowplow spraying snow to each side of the tracks.

Join Locomotive 2016 Editor Greg McDonnell as he visits this now-famous Canadian short line and its fleet of FP9s! You’ll see the locomotives on freight trains and snow plow duty, and check out the engine room while they speed down the track! Only from Locomotive 2016 and Trains Magazine! […]

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Trains Presents: CNJ 0-6-0 No. 113 in operation

Visit the only operating former Central Railroad of New Jersey steam locomotive, 0-6-0 No. 113, with Trains Magazine! See the locomotive pull excursions in Minersville, Pa., in December 2015 following its estimated $600,000 restoration. Only from Trains! To learn more about the locomotive and its restoration, go to www.rrproject113.org. […]

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Locomotive 2016: Fullerton diesel action

Orange diesel locomotive leads a freight train. A distant passenger train approaches.

Come along with Trains Magazine and the Locomotive 2016 annual as we take a look at train watching in Fullerton, Calif.! This bona fide Hot Spots location is featured in the latest installment of our motive power special issue! You’ll see modern diesels from Amtrak, BNSF Railway, and Metrolink as they thread their trains through […]

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