How do you find specific curved end railings? Sometimes it can be hard to find a commercial part for the prototype’s specific details. Cody shows viewers how to make their own curved end railings in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions about specific details for your model trains? Would you like to […]
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Spring Mills Depot HO scale DODX flatcars
Spring Mills Depot DODX flatcars Editor Eric White takes a look at Spring Mills Depot’s long-awaited heavy-duty military flatcars. These cars were built in the 1980s to carry the Army’s then-new M1 Abrams main battle tanks. […]
Midday Modeler — 07-13-2022 recorded LIVE!
This week’s Midday Modeler — 07-13-2022 episode features special guest star Gerry Leone, direct from Minnesota! Midday Modeler is a new, regular video segment, recorded live and unscripted from Kalmbach Media beginning in February 2022. The segment features Kalmbach Media staff modeling and talking about model railroads in a casual format. It is unscripted and presented […]
Rapido Trains HO scale New Haven EP-5 electric
New Haven EP-5 electric The Rapido Trains HO scale New Haven EP-5 electric takes weary commuters to their homes on the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy in this video review of this new model. Beautifully weathered Rapido passenger cars from Trains.com director David Popp’s fleet make the perfect consist for the EP-5. […]
Midday Modeler — 07-06-2022 recorded LIVE!
In this week’s Midday Modeler — 07-06-2022 episode, David Popp hosts an all-star cast showing off model buildings or out trackside! Guest stars include Jenny Freeland and Nastassia Putz discussing their kitbash contest buildings. Meanwhile, Kent Johnson and Brian Schmidt were LIVE by remote from the crossroads of Canada Duplainville, Wis., at the diamond intersection […]
Is there a passenger set or caboose to go with the Lionel T&P steam engine?
Cody helps a viewer track down products in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions about model railroading? Would you like to learn more about full-size trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com for magazine subscribers and Trains.com members, where editors answer the questions […]
Make a Lake, Part 4 | Back on Track, Episode 21
Make a lake, part 4 – In this episode of the Back on Track mini-series, hosted by Gerry Leone on his HO scale Bona Vista model railroad, you’ll see how to apply the finishing touches and details on the water effects, painted backdrop, and adjacent shoreline scenery. All of this and more, as Gerry works […]
Where do you find replacement parts for specific models/projects?
Cody helps track down specific parts in this video of Ask Trains. Do you need help tracking down parts for your kitbashing project? Would you like to learn more about prototype railroading? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com for magazine subscribers and Trains.com members, where editors […]
What is the wand used for that comes with the Rapido RDC Budd car?
Cody helps discover the use for the wand in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions about items included with your models? Would you like to learn more about full-Size trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com for magazine subscribers and Trains.com members, where […]
Midday Modeler — 06.22.2022 recorded LIVE
Midday Modeler — 06.22.2022. This week Kent Johnson hosts our weekly Midday Modeler video from the Kent’s own outdoor garden railroad in southeast Wisconsin. This week, Kent gives a quick tour to the audience to show off the railroad as a whole, then dives right in with Rene Schweitzer, the long-time production editor for Garden […]
Let’s Make A Scene: Episode 5
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Kathy shifts her attention away from trees to focus on modeling bushes. In this episode, she shares a variety of materials and techniques used to shape the vegetation that grows along the forest floor. Naturally, Kathy also shows where and how to place […]
What is the minimum lettering information that’s required on a boxcar?
Cody offers several tips on how to re-create plain leased boxcars in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions about painting and lettering freight cars? Or do you want to learn more about prototype trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com for magazine subscribers […]