For the single rail-served factory on Model Railroader magazine’s 2024 project layout, the HO scale Free-Mo module Freemont Mills, Steve selected American Model Builders’ A.C. Brown Mfg. Co., a laser-cut wood kit. Follow along as he continues to work through this multi-part build…and see if you pick up any tips to help you on your […]
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Classic Trains Film Archive | Pacific Northwest and California, J. David Ingles Reel 103 – Through the lens of J. David Ingles, you’ll see the Canadian Pacific, Great Northern, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific; and other roads as he ventured into the Pacific Northwest and California too. Dave rides along Puget Sound with his sights set […]
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From Ottawa, Ontario (OTTW), to Montréal, Québec (MTRL), join Trains.com staffer/frequent rail voyager Kent Johnson for a quick overview of VIA Rail Canada’s all-new Siemens Venture trainset (5-car)! Amidst Business Class amenities from station to station, you’ll get to see the perks of being aboard the quickest and cushiest train on VIA Rail Canada’s Corridor […]
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Host David Popp is all set to add the final scenery details on his N scale (1:160) T-Trak module. Part of his effort includes the installation of chain-link and barbed wire fence options. After adding the last few details, there’s just one thing left to do…assemble and wire an assortment of modules and get a […]
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David Popp’s scenery work is whittling down to assembling and placing various road signs and line poles on the N scale (1:160) T-Trak module. Progress is moving closer to completion, so be sure to catch up with all of David’s efforts and helpful insights throughout the entire T-Trak series…exclusively on Trains.com Video! […]
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Drew James’ CS&P HO scale model railroad portrays a bridge line operation connecting Burlington Northern and Canadian Pacific railroads in the 1980s. You can read more about the layout in the June 2024 issue of Model Railroader magazine. But first, you’ll want to see the action on this distinctive Pacific Northwest setting — where you’ll […]
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Join Trains.com staffers Kent Johnson and Ben Lake, for a narrated ride aboard Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner! From Downtown San Diego (SAN) to Burbank-Downtown Station (BBK), you’ll follow Ben on his early morning roll-out in Unreserved Coach Class. And then, tag along with Kent as he continues from the L.A. metro area, amidst […]
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Enjoy an insider’s look at an informal operating session hosted on Steve Miazga’s N scale (1:160) model railroad, set in northern Wisconsin. While you can read about the construction of this 14 x16-foot basement layout in Trains.com bonus articles and Model Railroader magazine’s September 2018 issue, the real thrill comes from seeing Steve and his […]
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Classic Trains Film Archive | Illinois Terminal Railroad, J. David Ingles Reel 464 – Explore the Illinois Terminal system with this cab ride video! Ride a Peoria-bound freight with three new 2300-series SD39 diesel locomotives and see the IT from the railroaders’ view. The Illinois Terminal begun in 1895 as a steam-powered switching road at […]
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For the single rail-served factory on Model Railroader magazine’s 2024 project layout, the HO scale Free-Mo module Freemont Mills, Steve selected American Model Builders’ A.C. Brown Mfg. Co., a laser-cut wood kit. Follow along as he works through this build and see if you pick up any tips to help you on your next laser-cut […]
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Scenery continues on the N scale (1:160) T-Trak module, with host David Popp applying gravel drives, grass and coarse ground coverings, before finishing up with the addition of a few trees. Keep up with the entire T-Trak series…exclusively on Trains.com Video! […]
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In order to start the scenery stage for his N scale (1:160) T-Trak module, host David Popp first looks to finish up a few trackwork and roadway details. And then it’s all about establishing a unifying base layer for the finished scenery. Keep up with the entire T-Trak series…exclusively on Trains.com Video! […]
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