Off the Rails host Gerry Leone has re-railed and is gaining traction in this Trains.com exclusive series, Back on Track. From his new home in the Upper Midwest, members can follow Gerry as he walks, talks, and works his way through planning and building an all-new, double-deck model railroad in HO scale. First order of business? […]
Section: Videos & Photos
Lionel’s LionChief Plus 2.0 GG1
The LionChief 2.0 GG1 gives kids of all ages a distinctive icon of American railroading for their layout, be it a 4 x 8 or something filling a basement or attic. With modern electronics, this classic is ready to please a new generation! Watch the video to see more. […]
Welcome to the new home of Model Railroader!
Welcome to Trains.com, the new home for Model Railroader online and for all the content we publish on model trains. In this video, Trains.com Executive Producer David Popp talks about how to log-in to the new Trains.com website so you can get the most out of a Model Railroader subscription AND what more MR […]
The Hills Line with James McNab: The complete scene, Episode 11
In this season finale, Host James McNab highlights scenery and detailing concepts he introduced in the previous episodes – all in effort to finalize one last scene on his Hills Line HO scale layout. […]
Welcome to the new home of Classic Toy Trains!
Welcome to Trains.com, the new home for Classic Toy Trains Magazine online and for all the content we publish on toy trains. In this video, Trains.com Executive Producer David Popp talks about how to log-in to the new Trains.com website so you can get the most out of a Classic Toy Trains subscription AND what […]
Welcome to the new home of Classic Trains!
Welcome to Trains.com, the new home for Classic Trains Magazine online and for all the content we publish on BIG trains from the 1920s through the 1970s. In this video, Trains.com Executive Producer David Popp talks about how to log-in to the new Trains.com website so you can get the most out of a Classic […]
Welcome to the new home of Trains Magazine!
Welcome to Trains.com, the new home for Trains Magazine online and for all the content we publish on BIG trains. In this video, Trains.com Executive Producer David Popp talks about how to log-in to the new Trains.com website so you can get the most out of a Trains subscription AND what more Trains readers will […]
Rapido Trains MLW M420 diesel locomotive
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! […]
MR Product Review Video Piko G scale 0-6-0
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Piko’s G scale 0-6-0 now comes with sound. In this video, MR’s Dana Kawala test-runs the model in the workshop so you can see it and hear it in action. […]
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 […]
Preview the May 2021 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine
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