Drew’s back in his second installment. This time Drew chases some trains on the Canadian National, and he pays a visit to the Chicago & North Western’s former Bug Line. […]
Drew’s Trackside Adventures, Episode 2
Section: Videos & Photos
Drew’s Trackside Adventures, Episode 1 – Chasing the Canadian National in Waukesha
Drew Halverson is a graphic designer for Model Railroader and Trains magazines, and he is also an excellent railroad photographer. On Drew’s Trackside Adventures, associate editor Ben Lake follows Drew to some of his favorite train watching spots to see some great railroading action. Along the way, Drew shares tips for being a good railfan, […]
An interview with Tony Koester
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Contributing editor Tony Koester drops in from time to time, and on this visit, we asked him what he thinks you need to know to build a model railroad. […]
Video: O gauge Swiss Crocodile by MTH Electric Trains
The Swiss Crocodile once traveled through the 9-mile long Gotthard tunnel which provided rail service between Switzerland and Italy. Check out this O gauge model in action! […]
Video: ZW-L 620-watt transformer by Lionel
The ZW-L transformer combines an upgraded transformer package with the classic football-style case. Watch the video below to see some of the ZW-L’s features. […]
MR Insider: September 2012
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MR Insider is our monthly behind-the-scenes look at new magazines and videos coming to your from Model Railroader and MR Video Plus. As a sample, here is the pilot we shot in September, 2012. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for March 7, 2013
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of Cody’s Office you’ll see a selection of new model railroading products in HO and N scale, including an Athearn Genesis HO scale Missouri Pacific GP38-2. Follow associate editor Cody Grivno as he takes this SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) […]
Bachmann’s HO scale Schnabel Car, In-depth Product Review
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The Schnabel car is one of the largest freight cars ever made, and each is designed for a specific purpose. Senior editor Jim Hediger reviews Bachmann’s new HO scale model of the unique car, and he provides some tips on operating one realistically […]
D-146 Lionel display layout in action
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VIDEO: Build a lighthouse beacon or Mars light
In the April 2013 issue, David Bodnar presents three lighting projects using a Picaxe controller and an LED. In this video, he demonstrates all three projects. Don’t forget to cut-and-paste the code for your own project! […]
Working on the railroad: Vintage video footage
What was it like working at Lionel’s Hillside, NJ factory during the postwar electric train boom? […]
Building the HO scale Winter Hill quarry branch, part 7
As the Model Railroader staff continues to work on the scenery for the HO scale Winter Hill quarry branch, it becomes apparent that they need to add the illusion of distance to the scene. An easy solution to this common model railroading problem is to add a distant treeline along the layout backdrop. Follow associate […]
