David installs a Digitrax Evolution Express command system on our State Line Route layout. Follow along as David guides you from installing the universal panels to modifying a throttle pocket to watching trains run on the N scale layout! […]
Section: Trains Video
Colorado & Southern steam locomotives in the late 1950s
In this video from contributor Dick Wallin, we can see 2-8-0s, 2-8-2s, and 2-10-2s of Burlington Route subsidiary Colorado & Southern in action during the late 1950s — in COLOR! Please enjoy this digitized video compilation from Wallin’s 8mm video archive. Only from Trains.com! […]
WalthersProto HO scale EMD FP7/F7B set
Wm. K. Walthers’ new FP7 is loaded with road name-specific details. Check them out in this video, shot on Model Railroader’s HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy staff layout. […]
Lionel Area 51 set a spooky and fun train
Get a look at the Lionel Area 51 set (no. 2123160)! Chris Raines of RBP Trains on YouTube reviews this spooky and fun O gauge train outfit. First is a close look at the GE “ET44” Tier 4 Bluetooth-controlled locomotive and the array of cars. Then Chris takes it for a spin on his great […]
How to cut track
Join David Popp in the studio as he shows you how to tackle the tricky subject of cutting track, demonstrating proper technique and explaining the best tools to use! […]
How to cut track
Join David Popp in the studio as he shows you how to tackle the tricky subject of cutting track, demonstrating proper technique and explaining the best tools to use! […]
Fixing free floating wheelsets
Ted Zieger says that he has two steam engines, a 4-6-0 and a 4-4-0, that the front wheelsets like to derail very easily in switches. The front wheelsets are free floating, and he needs ideas to fix them. Cody Grivno offers a solution. […]
Added benefits of modifications
David Short from Minneapolis wants to know about the added benefits of modifications on UP980350MW. Cody Grivno and Steve Sweeney are ready to offer their two cents. […]
Do passengers trains or freight trains have priority?
Larry Johnson asked if in the US, do passenger trains or freight trains have priority? Cody Grivno and Steve Sweeney have an answer. […]
ScaleTrains.com N scale General Electric Dash 9-40C diesel locomotive
ScaleTrains is back with its N scale GE Norfolk Southern Dash 9-40C. Take a look and listen to the feature-packed Rivet Counter line locomotive! […]
Rapido N scale GMD FP9
Join Eric White and Cody Grivno in the studio as they review Rapido’s new General Motors Diesel Division FP9 locomotive in N scale. […]
Rapido HO scale B36-7 returns
Rapido has a second run of its popular GE B36-7 with new paint schemes and an update on some detail parts. Check out the video of our ESU LokSound 5-equipped model. […]