Trains Presents: Train Festival 2009

three steam locomotives

Train Festival 2009 brought together some of the best U.S. steam in central Michigan for an unforgettable weekend of railroading. You’ll see locomotives big and small, from saddletank switchers all the way up to the famed Daylight 4-8-4 No. 4449. Be sure to look for our special issue, Big Steam is Back, available now, along […]

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Video: Bachmann Sound Value HO scale PCC car

Bachmann Sound Value HO scale PCC car

The upgraded Bachmann Trains HO scale PCC car comes to life with a SoundTraxx Sound Value Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. In addition to realistic sounds, the model features interior and exterior illumination as well as a simulated sparking trolley pole. […]

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Video: HO scale Hoosac Valley RR

a scene on a model railroad layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this short video watch trains run through some of the new scenes on Dick Elwell’s HO scale Hoosac Valley RR. You’ll also find an updated track plan and exclusive photos of the layout in the August 2017 Model Railroader. […]

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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 65

Bob Keller wearing a Happy New Year hat

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Bob Keller is back for his first BTB of 2017! In this episode, the products range from structures, vehicles, and rolling stock to a new S scale locomotive to an array of books and DVDs for toy train enthusiasts! […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 15

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 15

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Show host Gerry Leone (and his sidekick Loretta) makes the most of the clutter and junk that seem to occupy space on nearly every modeler’s workbench. True to form, Gerry has clever uses for plastic packaging, dirty micro-brushes, and even dried paint spills […]

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The Roundhouse: Episode 29

Hal Miller, Tony Koester, and Neil Besougloff

The Roundhouse host Hal Miller brings Model Railroader magazine notables Neil Besougloff and Tony Koester to the table. The topic of discussion relates to rising talents who are working to bring The World’s Greatest Hobby to the next level! […]

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Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 6 – Track deliberations

David Popp and the Olympia layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David is eager to get out of the basement and enjoy the summer weather! But before heading into the great outdoors, he’s bound and determined to sort out a few track, scenery, and benchwork issues on the expanding Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. […]

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Trains Presents: Triple Crown Roadrailer action

Take a look at the final month of Norfolk Southern subsidiary Triple Crown Services, before its 2015 retrenchment. You’ll see a variety of motive power with this unique RoadRailer freight equipment that is now largely retired. Only from Trains Magazine! For another look at the Triple Crown RoadRailer trains, check out our Triple Crown’s Fort […]

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