An eastbound empty coal train, led by CSX AC44CW No. 418, passes Defiance, Ohio, on May 5, 2013. The train is made up mostly of old Bethlehem Steel “BethGon” gondolas, now used by successor ArcelorMittal. Photo by Brian Schmidt […]
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Family Train Layout: episode 3 – laying and wiring track
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Now that the foam base for the Family Train Layout is in place, David shows how to expand the basic train set oval of track and connect the wires required to power the trains. Would you like to learn more about how to […]
Family Train Layout: episode 5 – adding hills and trees
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this fifth and final installment of the Family Train Layout project, David shows viewers how to spruce up the railroad by adding a vacuum-formed hill, trees, and other small details. Would you like to learn more about how to get started in the […]
Family Train Layout: episode 4 – Install buildings and roads
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page David shows viewers how to add roads and other paved areas to the surface of the Family Train Layout. He then shares tips for placing and permanently securing various structures. Would you like to learn more about how to get started in the great […]
Drew’s Trackside Adventures, Episode 10 – Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
Drew and MRVP crew bring you aboard the illuminated Canadian Pacific Holiday Train as it travels between Milwaukee and Hartland, Wisconsin on its annual journey to entertain communities and feed the hungry. […]
Video: Blackstone Models HOn3 2-8-0 Consolidation
The Blackstone Models HOn3 (HO scale 3-foot gauge) 2-8-0 Consolidation features a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. We ran the superdetailed steam locomotive on Blackstone’s new ProTraxx HOn3 click track. […]
Video: Blackstone Models HOn3 2-8-0 Consolidation
The Blackstone Models HOn3 (HO scale 3-foot gauge) 2-8-0 Consolidation features a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. We ran the superdetailed steam locomotive on Blackstone’s new ProTraxx HOn3 click track. […]
Karl Sablich’s O gauge Copper Country Central
Karl Sablich’s Copper Country Central recreates the Copper Country of Upper Michigan in 4 x 8-feet with the help of scratchbuilt structures based on historical documents from the mining industry. […]
O gauge RailKing SW1 switcher by MTH
This compact diesel locomotive has an eye-catching paint scheme and plenty of technology under the hood. […]
Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: Frisco Railroad
Layout designer: Michael Tylick Scale: O Layout size: 4 x 8 feet Track type: MTH RealTrax Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the February 2014 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: Frisco Railroad Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: Frisco Railroad components […]
Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: Sedona & Bryce Canyon RR
Layout designer: Michael Tylick Scale: O Layout size: 4 x 8 feet Track type: Lionel O Minimum curve: O-27 Originally appeared in the February 2014 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: Sedona & Bryce Canyon RR Four fun-filled 4 x 8 track plans: Sedona & Bryce Canyon RR components […]
CTT’s Port Terminal & Western RR: Day 2
On the second day of construction, the CTT staff installed the track for the Port Terminal & Western railroad. Read the full story in the February 2014 issue! […]
