We put the Atlas N scale Alco S-2 and its ESU Loksound decoder to work switching some cars on Model Railroader’s new N scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy project layout. […]
Check out Atlas’ N scale Alco S-2 diesel switcher
Section: Videos
MR Midday Modeler 02.04.2022
In this very first Midday Modeler live stream, editors take you around the video workshop and show you interesting HO and N scale projects. […]
Broadway Limited Imports HO scale Union Pacific 4-12-2 steam locomotive
Big steam pays a visit to our HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. Broadway Limited’s feature-rich HO scale Union Pacific 4-12-2 steam locomotive includes a synchronized smoke unit, brass and die-cast metal construction, and two factory-installed and painted crew figures. […]
Athearn Trains HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD60 diesel locomotive
An Athearn Ready-to-Roll Chicago & North Western SD60 is in charge of a grain train on our HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. Before the six-axle diesel departs Williams Bay, Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno explains the features on this SoundTraxx Econami-equipped model. […]
Bachmann Trains HO scale Siemens ALC-42 diesel locomotive
Bachmann’s latest locomotive visits our HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno demonstrates some of the light and sound effects on this modern-era passenger unit. […]
Back on Track: Fascia and upper deck design, Episode 13
It’s a new year with new progress on Gerry Leone’s all-new HO scale layout. Of course, that means a new season of construction videos gets Back on Track right now! In this episode, you’ll see how our host made quick work of his hardboard fascia installation. While work on his upper deck isn’t quite as […]
Can you identify the functions of the equipment in this photo?
Cody Grivno explains the functions of the equipment in the photo. He identifies the equipment as a gauge face lubrication system produced by Lincoln. Do you want to know more about the details on tracks? Or would you like more information about model railroading? Send us an email: AskTrains@trains.com […]
ScaleTrains.com N scale Gunderson Multi-Max Autorack
Cody gives an overview of the N scale Gunderson Multi-Max Autorack from ScaleTrains.com. In addition to Union Pacific, the car is decorated for BNSF Railway, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Kansas City Southern in multiple paint schemes and road numbers. […]
Rapido Trains HO scale PCF 5195 boxcar
Cody Grivno looks at the details and paint schemes on the Rapido Trains HO scale Pacific Car & Foundry 5195 boxcar. […]
Rapido Trains HO scale MBTA Comet car set
Join Cody as he reviews the features on the HO scale Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Comet coach and cab coach from Rapido Trains. […]
Bob’s Train Box Episode 77: 2021 in review
It’s 2021 in review as Bob and Hal look back at the big toy train news and products from The past 12 months, including the breakup (mostly) and sale of pieces of MTH Trains and how it has been a net gain for the company and the hobby. They also discuss structure and rolling stock […]
Double headed live steam snow plowing
Long-time Garden Railways contributor Eric Schade shows off running and plowing scenes on his Winneance & Quebec Railway. The scenes have it all: double-headed steam locomotives, craftsman-level coaches, snowy scenes and more! Schade creates his garden railroad empire in Maine. […]
