Trains LIVE – Ridin’ the Rail Gliders

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Trains LIVE: Ridin’ the Rail Gliders — 2-15-2023 — On tourist railroads, railcycles are gaining in popularity. These human-powered, peddle-driven cruisers offer a relaxed way to travel the rails while exercising as if on a recumbent bike. As the Colebrookdale Railroad of Boyertown, Pa., found out, all railcycles are not created equal. Then again, the […]

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Trains LIVE – Ridin’ the Rail Gliders

railcycle vehicle on train track

Trains LIVE: Ridin’ the Rail Gliders — 2-15-2023 — On tourist railroads, railcycles are gaining in popularity. These human-powered, peddle-driven cruisers offer a relaxed way to travel the rails while exercising as if on a recumbent bike. As the Colebrookdale Railroad of Boyertown, Pa., found out, all railcycles are not created equal. Then again, the […]

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Spaces to Places III | Making a highway, part 4

Work on the highway underpass settings concludes. Watch as host Gerry Leone shares techniques for blending his realistic photo backdrop into the scenery. Starting from the back and working to the front, Gerry builds out the countryside setting with a variety of ground cover, strategically placed trees, and signature roadside details that turn this model […]

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Trains LIVE — Articulated locomotives

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Trains LIVE — Articulated locomotives Trains LIVE — 2-1-2023 — Flexible is good, especially when it comes to large steam locomotives negotiating a curve. Today, we are talking about articulated steam locomotives with Trains video producer Kevin Gilliam today. Kevin is currently working on the next DVD in the Great American Steam Locomotive series. This […]

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Trains LIVE — Articulated locomotives

man crossing arms

Trains LIVE — Articulated locomotives Trains LIVE — 2-1-2023 — Flexible is good, especially when it comes to large steam locomotives negotiating a curve. Today, we are talking about articulated steam locomotives with Trains video producer Kevin Gilliam today. Kevin is currently working on the next DVD in the Great American Steam Locomotive series. This […]

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Garden Variety Railroad Show | Snow Week Special

One of the most appealing aspects of garden railroading is the fact it can be enjoyed year-round in the great outdoors! And with the proper equipment at hand, large scale trains can even run in a moderate accumulation of fresh, crystalize precipitation. In this video, you’ll see the efforts a few resilient railway owners made […]

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Resin kit construction basics

In this video, Eric White continues sharing his insights on the most useful tools and materials. Even better, he demonstrates techniques you can use to make your resin modeling more precise! Be sure to follow the exclusive In The Workshop series for tips, tricks, and clever insights, as demonstrated by various members of Trains.com staff […]

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 6 | Mechanical turnout control

With underside wiring in place, David returns front and center at the side of his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout. That’s where he temporarily placed the fascia, and prepared to into install hand-operated, mechanical Blue Point turnout controls. Follow along to learn the process and techniques pros like David use! And be sure to explore […]

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Trains LIVE — AIRS and No. 4

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Trains LIVE: AIRS and No.4 — 1-18-2023 — Is bigger better? Can a small steam locomotive generate excitement like Union Pacific No. 4014 — Big Boy? Some would say not, but the members of the American Industrial Railroad Society are excited about the small — 0-4-0 — steam locomotive they are restoring to operation. This […]

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Let it Snow

Go ahead. Let it snow. That certainly won’t stop hard-charging, modern freight trains from rolling throughout the majestic backdrop of the Mountain West region. Nor will a few flakes or even a few feet of snow keep railfan Tom Danneman and his cohorts from making their way trackside to capture dramatic, wintertime action. And for […]

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