The Canadian Maple Leaf freight set combines an uncommon road name (for a complete set, that is) with an eclectic selection of rolling stock. […]
Video: Lionel O gauge Canadian Pacific freight set
Section: Trains Video
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for January 12, 2012
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model railroad structures are highlighted in this episode of Cody’s Office. You’ll see a selection of structure kits and assembled models in N, HO, and O scales. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will also show you how to use different types of […]
Video: Bachmann On2 1/2 Porter 0-4-0T
The Bachmann Spectrum series 0-4-0T includes a SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. See and hear this On2 1/2 (On30) steam locomotive in action. […]
How to model discarded ties
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to model discarded ties. […]
Vintage video footage of a Lionel showroom layout
Lucky youngsters from the 1920s to the 1960s were privileged to visit Lionel’s showroom in New York City to admire its trains and accessories operating on the great layouts there. Decades later we can only envy them for being there to view the landmark displays. […]
Video: Mainline “mile” in O gauge
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Video: Lionel’s O gauge Wabash passenger set
This Lionel O gauge Wabash Blue Bird passenger set honors one of the premier trains that at one time ran daily between Chicago and St. Louis. […]
Video: Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale F-M H-24-66 Train Master
Watch this HO scale Fairbanks-Morse H-24-66 Train Master diesel from Atlas Model Railroad Co. run on the Model Railroader staff’s layout. This Gold Series model features a QSI Quantum Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. […]
I want an electric train for Christmas
Just for over-aged toy train “nuts” who happen to be doowop music nuts too! (Am I the only one who shares these hobbies?) […]
Video: Tinplate line starter set by Lionel-MTH
This outfit is from the fun era of toy trains when what people bought were representations of the real thin, not scale models. […]
How to use the Kadee Gripper to work on model train cars
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to use the Kadee five-prong gripper to test screws on your freight cars. […]
Basic Training: How to install rail joiners
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Scale model railroad track uses rail joiners to connect the rails. In this basic training video you’ll learn about different types of rail joiners and learn the proper technique for installing them. […]
