Athearn Genesis HO scale GE U50 diesel

Athearn Genesis General Electric U50 diesel

In this exclusive video review for Model Railroader, James Wright of the JLWII2000 YouTube channel demos the Athearn Genesis General Electric U50 diesel. This HO scale locomotive features a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. See and hear the locomotive model in action on James’ layout. […]

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Video 101: Movies tell stories

Santa Rosa & Pacific Railroad

Some of my first video clips were simply attempts to show the sheer joy of watching the movement of trains along routes that connect cities, towns, and countryside panoramas. But when we want to create train movies, such as those we make for the Children’s Museum, we need to remember that movies tell stories. Our […]

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Video: MTH HO scale R17 New York Subway set

MTH HO scale R17 New York Subway set

MTH Electric Trains brings the sights and sounds of the New York City Subway to HO scale with this R17 Subway set. The model features the firm’s Digital Command System (DCS) and Proto-Sound 3.0 sound system that both operate on DCS, Digital Command Control (DCC), and direct-current (DC) layouts. Check out this exclusive Model Railroader […]

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Video: Bachmann SoundValue HO scale USRA light 4-6-2 Pacific

Bachmann SoundValue HO scale USRA light 4-6-2 Pacific

This HO scale United States Railroad Administration light 4-6-2 Pacific from Bachmann Trains models a hard-working passenger hauler that served until the end of the steam era. Part of the Bachmann SoundValue line, this HO scale model includes a SoundTraxx dual-mode decoder. See and hear the SoundValue HO scale USRA light Pacific in action on […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 2 – Legs and wheels

David Popp under benchwork

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The next stage of framework construction takes creature comforts into consideration! In this video, David first discusses how to establish the ideal layout height. He then shows how to install the layout legs, complete with sturdy casters that help keep model railroads on […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 10

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 10

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Cyanoacrylate adhesive (CA) has got Gerry in a sticky situation for this episode of Off The Rails! As typical, he employs a number of helpful tips, tricks, and products to work his way out of binds and conundrums that many model railroaders encounter. […]

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Charlie’s Trackside Postcards: Rocky Mountain Zephyrs

A silver-and-blue painted Amtrak diesel locomotive moves through a treeless snow covered mountain landscape under clear skies.

What’s a guy to do on New Year’s Eve when the ambient temperature is -22˚F? Chase Amtrak long-distance trains into the Rocky Mountains, of course! Naturally, Charlie Conway’s effort was rewarded with picture-perfect postcard scenery, dashing diesels, and roads routing along the Union Pacific right-of-way for his final day in Colorado. […]

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