Video: Walthers Trainline HO scale Railtech DCC model train set

Steven Otte holding a box set

This ready-to-run train set from Walthers includes everything you need to get started in the model railroading hobby. The set features a locomotive, freight cars, caboose, track, and a Digital Command Control (DCC) and sound system. In this video, Model Railroader associate editor Steve Otte shows you how to set up and operate this ready-to-run […]

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Bachmann HO scale DDA40X diesel locomotive

BachmannHOscaleDDA40Xdiesellocomotive

Bachmann HO scale DDA40X diesel locomotive The roar of two 3,300 hp diesel engines, an airhorn, and more sound effects highlight Bachmann Trains’ upgraded HO scale EMD DDA40X locomotive. The model uses most of the same tooling as earlier releases, but now features the Sound Value system that was developed in conjunction with SoundTraxx. The […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 1 – February 2013

Cody Grivno sitting at his workbench

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Periodically we’ll visit the workshop and let you hang out with Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno to see his latest modeling projects. In episode 1, Cody shows you his technique for airbrushing wheelsets, and he has a cool new way to cut […]

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