We just got this new HO scale MLW M420 locomotive in the shop from Rapido Trains. Take a look at all of the detail packed into this new model, and find out what surprises it provided! […]
Rapido Trains MLW M420 diesel locomotive
Section: Trains Video
Operating the N scale Bachmann 4-6-4 Hudson with sound; SD80MAC; iron ore book review
In this installment, Cody test-runs Bachmann’s new sound-equipped N scale New York Central 4-6-4 Hudson, as well as Athearn’s Genesis 2.0 HO scale SD80MAC. He also looks at Jeff Wilson’s latest book, The Model Railroader’s Guide to Iron Ore Railroads. In addition, Cody shares tips about using Rails Unlimited reproduction railroad industry directories to improve […]
Taking it easy in O gauge
This 35 x 56-foot layout features postwar and modern Lionel power pulling impressive trains made up of Atlas O, Golden Gate Depot, Lionel, and MTH cars. It’s constructed with GarGraves track and Ross Custom Switches controlled by Circuitron and NJ International machines. Scenic highlights include a number of bridges and tunnels, a roundhouse, yard, coal […]
The Odyssey of UP 2488 on the Jericho & Mt. Zion Railway
Name: Ray Wheeler Railroad Name: Jericho & Mt Zion Railway Location: Lynnwood, WA Scale: G scale Theme: Tourist railroad with freight operations in the modern era. Description: The Odyssey of UP 2488 on the Jericho & Mt Zion Railway. AristoCraft 2-8-2 live-steam Mikado makes the run with a local freight. […]
Visit Ed Berg’s compact Marx layout
Realistic scenery, modified Plasticville structures, a Marx tunnel, and a loop of three-rail track with a single spur inject the Edge of Town Layout with visual appeal and operating activity. Ed Berg has been refining this Marx compact display for about 20 years. […]
Off The Rails: The Missing Kinks, Episode 53
Just when you thought there couldn’t be any more Model Railroader Construction Kinks left on the planet, host Gerry Leone just unearthed the final remnants — a.ka. The Missing Kinks! Learn from these timeless workbench and layout building insights, and enjoy Gerry’s helpful demonstration of their usefulness. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for February 2021, part 2
Cody shares ScaleTrains.com’s CSX Pride of Service General Electric ES44AH locomotives, WalthersMainline’s 53′ RailGon gondola, Flexifile’s precision trimmers, a modeling tip, and viewer mail. […]
The Jericho & Mt. Zion Railway after the storm
Name: Ray Wheeler Railroad Name: Jericho & Mt Zion Railway Location: Lynnwood WA Scale: G Theme: Tourist and freight operations in the modern era Description: A video slideshow taken after a snow storm and plowing operations. […]
Video: Bachmann HO scale Siemens SC-44 Charger
Check out Bachmann’s new HO scale Siemens SC-44 Charger on the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy! […]
The Hills Line with James McNab: Modeling prototype operating procedures, Episode 10
Shall we play a game? Host James McNab is up for a round of Operations on his HO scale Hills Line layout! In this episode, he works from a perspective inside the cab of a locomotive to explain some of the prototype procedures crews follow to make running his small model railroad so interesting. […]
Back On Track: Episode 1
From his Off The Rails series, we’ve discovered that Master Model Railroader Gerry Leone is quite prone to getting derailed. And ever since he’s torn down his model railroad, we’ve had even more reason to wonder about him. But no need to worry, he’s right Back On Track constructing a new home…and a new layout […]
Testing Rapido’s new Pullman Standard 8600-series coaches
In this video, Steve Tello tests Rapido’s new release of Pullman Standard 8600-series steel coaches on his HO scale Boston & Maine New Hampshire Mainline. […]
