Union Pacific No. 7875 heads east through Rochelle, Ill., bathed in bright morning light. Photo by Sean Valk […]
Morning bath
Section: Videos & Photos
Going In Reverse
Long hood first, Wisconsin Central SD45 No. 7514 leads the rock train southbound through Vernon, Wis., on Jan. 2, 2007. Photo by Karl Riek […]
Video: Bowser Trains HO scale Alco C-630M diesel locomotive
This HO scale Alco C-630M diesel locomotive model from Bowser Trains features a SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. See and hear this locomotive as it hauls a freight train through Bay Junction on the Model Railroader club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
Hear that lion roar
A westbound Z-train roars through West Chana, Ill., on the BNSF Aurora Sub. Photo by Nathan Beecher […]
S gauge 4-6-6-4 by American Flyer by Lionel
This Union Pacific Challenger from Lionel offers S gaugers a highly detailed, articulated loco that possesses the most advanced electronics in the S gauge world. […]
Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 15
Scenery work continues to progress rapidly on the HO scale Virginian Ry. model train layout. Model Railroader managing editor David Popp works on dirt roads and a river, while editor Neil Besougloff describes his strategy for planting trees on this model railroad. Senior editor Jim Hediger gives you a tour of his kitbashed coal mine […]
Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 13
Sculptamold and rubber rocks have been installed on the model railroad’s scenery base. Model Railroader‘s editor Neil Besougloff will show you how to make puffball trees to model a forest canopy on a model railroad. Senior editor Jim Hediger describes his kitbashing strategy for the large coal mine planned for the model train layout. Other […]
Build the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 16
Learn more about the scenery and structures on the HO scale Virginian Ry. built by the staff of Model Railroader magazine. Associate editor Cody Grivno shows you the Virginian freight house and some of the signs he made for the model railroad. Managing editor David Popp also shares his final mix for modeling the muddy […]
Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 14
There’s been a lot of progress on the scenery of this model railroad. Managing editor David Popp will give you an update, and show you how to drybrush rock castings for more realistic model railroad scenery. Associate editors Cody Grivno and Steve Otte will also show you the structures that they’re working on for this […]
Flying through the countryside
An Alta Velocidad Espanola train soars through Cordoba, Spain, on March 21, 2010. AVE, as it’s known, is also the Spanish word for “bird.” Photo by Brian Solomon […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for March 15, 2012
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page A portable air compressor is a useful tool for airbrushing projects, especially those on a model train layout. Watch as Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to connect your airbrush to an air compressor and describes the fittings needed. Cody […]
Rusting tracks at LaSalle
Today, it’s a busy Metra station, but on Sept. 27, 1979, LaSalle Street Station in downtown Chicago was a place for rust and weeds. An extended strike crippled the Rock Island Railroad, leading to the desolate scene. Photo by Ralcon Wagner […]
