A westbound BNSF Z-train, hauling new J.B. Hunt Intermodal containers, pounds the diamonds at Rochelle, Illinois. Photo by Nathan Beecher […]
Pounding the diamonds
Section: Videos & Photos
Trains are Ready. Where are the Crews?
A pair of CSX trains, with Union Pacific; Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern; and Kansas City Southern locomotives; wait for new crews in Willard, Ohio’s train yard. Photo by Brandon Townley […]
Video: Walthers HO scale Pennsylvania RR Broadway Limited
The Walthers HO scale model of the Pennsylvania RR Broadway Limited passenger train is led by two WalthersProto General Motors Electro-Motive Division E8A diesel-electric locomotives. Each locomotive includes a SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. Watch the model train run on the Model Railroader club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
Snow fog
Intermodal trains pass at Winton, Wash., a short ride east of the Cascade Tunnel at Stevens Pass. ES44C4 No. 6896 is leading Seattle-Chicago train Z-SSECHC6-19A, while the distributed power unit of Tacoma, Wash.-bound train S-STPTAC3-16A disappears into a fog of snow. Photo by David Honan […]
I see you
A Chicago commuter train is stopped at a signal on Metra’s Union Pacific West Line (UP’s Geneva Subdivision), as headlights from an oncoming eastbound train begin to round the curve on Feb. 11, 2004. Photo by Howard Ande […]
Pennsylvania sewer?
Two eastbound movements on Norfolk Southern’s Pittsburgh Line: a stack train pushed by two SD40E helpers is overtaken by another SD40E helper set in Lilly, Pa., on Dec. 27, 2009. Barely three years earlier, Lilly and surrounding communities opened the Central Mainline Sewer Authority — named after the Pennsylvania Railroad, which preceded NS. Photo by […]
Model Railroader basic training video: Essential tools for model railroaders
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you some of the basic tools that should be in every model railroader’s toolbox. These essential tools will make working on your model railroad easier. […]
Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 19
The scenery, wiring, and structures are finally complete on this Model Railroader project model train layout. The HO scale Virginian Ry. also includes the 2 x 6-foot Turtle Creek extension and a 7 x 78 inch staging yard. Managing editor David Popp shows you how to connect the benchwork and wiring for the sections. He’ll […]
Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 9
In this video journal you’ll learn about the flexible rock castings that Model Railroader managing editor David Popp used on the HO scale Virginian Ry. These casings will add a lot to the scenery on the finished model train layout. David also takes you behind the scenes during a photo shoot on the model railroad. […]
Building the Virginian Ry., part 11
The track and roadbed are in place on the HO scale Virginian Ry. project model train layout. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to use an airbrush to paint model railroad track in this week’s video journal. […]
Building the Virginian Ry. part 12
Check out the progress of the Model Railroader Virginian Ry. project train layout in this video journal. Editor Neil Besougloff describes the scenery base, including how he made mountains using pink foam insulation board. He and managing editor David Popp also discuss the tunnel portals used on this HO scale model railroad. […]
Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 10
In this video journal Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno describes how he painted the track on the HO scale Virginian Ry. Managing editor David Popp also describes the wiring for the 4 x 8 foot model railroad. […]
