Trains Photo Contest 2021: Gray Area

Sigma 100-400mm lens

With much appreciation to our sponsor, Sigma, we are excited to announce the 2021 contest. The challenges of this past year have taught us new things about ourselves and the world. But they’ve also raised questions, including about the future of railroading and how passenger and freight railroads, large and small, respond to difficult times, […]

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Big Skies & Iron Rails Series Trailer

Train moving though a forested mountain area.

Railfans and model railroaders alike will enjoy a glimpse of the forthcoming series, Big Skies & Iron Rails, hosted by designer, photographer, and now videographer Tom Danneman. Watch for full-length episodes highlighting stunning natural vistas and railroads of the American West to arrive in early 2021…exclusively on Trains.com! Trains.com Members have exclusive access to this […]

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Series Trailer

Train moving though a forested mountain area.

Railfans and model railroaders alike will enjoy a glimpse of the forthcoming series, Big Skies & Iron Rails, hosted by designer, photographer, and now videographer Tom Danneman. Watch for full-length episodes highlighting stunning natural vistas and railroads of the American West to arrive in early 2021…exclusively on Trains.com! Trains.com Members have exclusive access to the […]

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Country Christmas Display in Large Scale

A large scale (1:24) holiday layout that’s part of The Ingleside Hotel’s Country Christmas festive exhibits

Enjoy an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the large scale (1:24) holiday layout that’s part of The Ingleside Hotel’s Country Christmas festive exhibits (lighted outdoor trail and indoor village). Located in Southeastern Wisconsin, this 12 x 30-foot indoor display features no less than 12 trains routing through winter scenes. Marvel at the action and […]

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Country Christmas Display in Large Scale

A large scale (1:24) holiday layout that’s part of The Ingleside Hotel’s Country Christmas festive exhibits

Enjoy an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the large scale (1:24) holiday layout that’s part of The Ingleside Hotel’s Country Christmas festive exhibits (lighted outdoor trail and indoor village). Located in Southeastern Wisconsin, this 12 x 30-foot indoor display features no less than 12 trains routing through winter scenes. Marvel at the action and […]

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January 2021

Classic Toy Trains January 2021 issue cover

FEATURES Christmas memories By Gordon I. Peterson O gauge diorama re-creates a winter scene of long ago Introducing a postwar Lionel pioneer By Joe Algozzini , Roger Carp Sid Brown led the way for a generation of collectors. Royal Blues in the night By C. Thomas Somma Landmark American Flyer trains led by bullet-nosed beauties. […]

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Video Member

Model Railroader Video Plus

MEMBER HOME Click the links below to access your member-exclusive content, including the most popular video categories and series now on the new Trains.com Video Workshops See all videos Series Programming See all videos Layout Visits See all videos We are excited to announce Model Railroader Video Plus is now Trains.com Video! As an MRVP […]

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