The Railroad Comes Through The Middle of The House

Silver Rail Club railroad goes 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 […]

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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 64

Bob Keller

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Bob Keller is back, and he’s making his list (checking it twice, of course) of new O and S scale offerings in the MR Workshop! In this episode, the products range from structures and freight cars to two new O gauge locomotives […]

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Video: ScaleTrains.com Museum Quality series HO scale GTEL

ScaleTrains 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 […]

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Visit the Nutcracker Route

Twin Cities Christmas layout 2015

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, […]

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Trains Presents: Nashville Union Station

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! […]

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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 […]

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Trains in the Attic westbound freight

A freight train passes through the New England coastal town of Cabotport.

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 […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 7

Man standing behind small table surrounded by model train layout holding small plastic box.

In this episode of Off The Rails, show host Gerry Leone gives you the hole truth, and nothing but the hole truth! Follow along as he shares his handy tips, tricks, tools, and techniques for making, enlarging, and finishing holes. And don’t miss a special appearance by another one of Gerry’s feline assistants! […]

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The Roundhouse: Episode 27

Hal Miller and Jerry Dziedcik

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Hal Miller brings you this single-stall edition featuring Model Railroader magazine contributor Jerry Dziedzic. Hal talks realistic model railroad operation with Jerry, who is veteran dispatcher for numerous layout operating sessions throughout the U.S. In the course of conversation, you’ll even hear […]

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