The Athearn Genesis HO scale MT-4 features a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. See and hear this new steam locomotive run on the Model Railroader club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Interview with Pelle Søeborg

Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Pelle Søeborg is a frequent contributor to Model Railroader magazine. Pelle talked with Model Railroader Editor Neil Besougloff about his Daneville & Donner River layout and his new modern-era Union Pacific HO model railroad in this interview from August 26, 2010. You’ll also […]
O gauge Premier Line Liberty Liner by MTH video

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Video: Broadway Limited Imports Paragon2 HO I1sa Decapod
This new HO scale Pennsylvania RR class I1sa steam locomotive includes Broadway Limited Imports’ new Paragon2 Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. We ran the smoke and sound equipped Decapod on our Milwaukee, Racine & Troy club layout. […]
Pennsy and Santa Fe 2-10-4’s in Ohio

Watch video clips of Pennsy and Santa Fe 2-10-4’s from the Herron Rail Video program “Pennsylvania Glory, Part 2.” The PRR leased 12 5011-class engines from Santa Fe in summer 1956 for use on the Columbus-Sandusky line, where they worked beside PRR’s own J1’s. The Fall 2010 issue of Classic Trains features a study of […]
Video: Bachmann Spectrum HO scale 2-6-6-2 Mallet

The Bachmann Spectrum HO scale class H-4 2-6-6-2 features a SoundTraxx Tsunami Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. Watch this steam locomotive run on our model railroad, and listen to a demonstration of some of its sound effects. […]
How to model a roof with paper

Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to model a roof with paper. […]
How to unstick paint jar caps

Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to unstick paint jar caps. […]
How to use sand for gravel driveways

Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to use sand for gravel driveways. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video for May 27, 2010 — Inside Cody’s Office

Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Learn an easy technique for adding ripple and waves effects to the rivers and creeks on your layout. Managing Editor David Popp shows you a river scene that he’s been detailing on the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. Associate Editor Cody Grivno interviews Bob […]
Humping cars in Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard
Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard in North Platte, Neb., was named world’s largest rail yard by Guinness. The yard’s 2,850 acres includes two separate hump yards (eastbound and westbound) where freight cars are sorted and combined into new trains. From the top of the West Hump tower, watch cars move toward the crest of the hump, […]
Jason Fontaine’s HO scale Southern New England Railroad

Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Jason Fontaine’s HO scale layout features autumn scenes with fall foliage and detailed structures. You can read more about this model train layout in the July 2010 Model Railroader. […]