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Section: Videos & Photos
Reading & Northern Railroad steam excursions
Join Trains and videographer Kevin Gilliam for steam locomotive excursions on the Reading & Northern Railroad in northeastern Pennsylvania. Only from Trains.com! […]
State Line Route in N scale: Building L-girder benchwork, Episode 2
To get the series underway, host David Popp enlists the help of Trains.com editor Jenny Freeland. The two discuss the versatility of this wood framework, before teaming up to build a segment for the N scale layout. […]
An Alco locomotive, controlled entry kiosks, viewer mail, and more!
Group technical editor Cody Grivno is back for episode 272 of Cody’s Office, and this time he’s taking a look at an Alco locomotive, controlled entry kiosks, and the limited edition Milwaukee, Racine & Troy two-bay Center Flow covered hopper kit. Plus, viewer mail and modeling tips! […]
Motive power preparations on Dave Abeles’ Conrail Onondaga Cutoff
On Dave Abeles’ HO scale Conrail-inspired layout, locomotive fleet operations warrant the same careful attention as it does in 1:1 scale. Follow along to see how he and his crew ready the motive power for smooth and reliable performance at the head-end of his trains! […]
Steam restoration continues on Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis 4-8-4 No. 576
Join Trains for a look at the restoration work being done on former Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis 4-8-4 steam locomotive N0. 576. Only from Trains! […]
Bob’s Train Box Episode 72
On this episode of Bob’s Train Box, Bob and CTT editor Hal Miller have a look at Menards’ new O gauge Santa Fe F3 locomotive and find a lot to like about it when they run it on a layout! Bob also examines the visual advantage of controlling trains using apps on tablets and smartphones […]
Union Pacific Challengers as they appeared in service
Union Pacific Challengers in service were one of the great sights of American railroading in the 1940s and 1950s, when they were near the pinnacle of super-powered steam. Please enjoy this digitized 8mm video originally take by Dick Wallin in 1959 east of Cheyenne, Wyo. Only from Classic Trains! […]
Rapid Review: Jacksonville Terminal Co. N scale well car
Follow along as Cody Grivno, Model Railroader group technical editor, takes a closer look at a Jacksonville Terminal Co. National Steel Car 53-foot 17 post-well car! […]
Constructing a wood grade crossing, Episode 6
Where the roads intersect with the tracks on Steve Brown’s N scale layout, our humble host has decided to add timber-tie grade crossings. This time around on Scale it Down, he shares his process for working with strips of basswood to complete the task. […]
Make paved lots using drywall mud, Episode 5
Host Steve Brown continues to pave the way in and around the tracks of his N scale layout. See how he pairs regular old drywall mud with some simple techniques to install smooth, paved surfaces, including parking lots, roads, loading pads, and more! […]
Walthers Cornerstone Modern Suburban Station kit
Looking for a station to accompany your passenger line? Join David Popp and assistant digital editor Sammi DiVito as they review the Walthers Cornerstone Modern Suburban Station kit, reviewing all the interesting details and additions that make up the structure. […]
