Just For Fun

These videos are ones we enjoyed making - just for fun. We hope you enjoy watching them!
Drew Madere’s Louisiana layout in O gauge

Drew Madere’s Louisiana layout in O gauge

Drew Madere built his 11 x 20-foot layout in his garage and created an O...

Video: Kato N scale Silver Streak Zephyr

Video: Kato N scale Silver Streak Zephyr

This new Kato USA passenger model train marks the first time that the Chicago, Burlington...

Dave Tori’s S gauge layout

Dave Tori’s S gauge layout

Dave Tori's American Flyer layout features three distinct sections as well as stunning backdrops that...

Chuck Willey’s temporary O scale layout

Chuck Willey’s temporary O scale layout

America’s newest roundhouse

America’s newest roundhouse

Former regional railroad owner Jerry Joe Jacobson built a private, 18-stall roundhouse he calls the...

How to use cardboard strips for model railroad scenery

How to use cardboard strips for model railroad scenery

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate...

Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for December 20, 2012

Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for December 20, 2012

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody...

Building Model Railroader’s Winter Hill quarry branch, part 4

Building Model Railroader’s Winter Hill quarry branch, part 4

The Model Railroader staff has used latex caulk to install cork roadbed and lay flextrack...

Building Model Railroader’s Winter Hill Quarry Branch, part 2

Building Model Railroader’s Winter Hill Quarry Branch, part 2

Before any track can be laid or structures installed on the Model Railroader staff's Winter...

Building Model Railroader’s Winter Hill quarry branch, part 3

Building Model Railroader’s Winter Hill quarry branch, part 3

The old track and roadbed has been removed from Winter Hill, and it's now time...

Dave Goddard’s O gauge layout

Dave Goddard’s O gauge layout

Project railroad: Create insulated track segments

Project railroad: Create insulated track segments

Project railroad: Cut track with a power tool

Project railroad: Cut track with a power tool

Video: O gauge Menards steam freight set by Lionel

Video: O gauge Menards steam freight set by Lionel

  This may be the first chain store exclusive set CTT has ever reviewed! The...

Video: O gauge Menards steam freight set by Lionel

Video: O gauge Menards steam freight set by Lionel

  This may be the first chain store exclusive set CTT has ever reviewed! The...

Video: O gauge brass New Haven I-4 4-6-2 by Weaver Models

Video: O gauge brass New Haven I-4 4-6-2 by Weaver Models

One of the best New Haven designs was the I-4 class of 4-6-2 Pacifics. The...

Video: Bachmann Trains HO Sound Value Alco S-2

Video: Bachmann Trains HO Sound Value Alco S-2

See and hear the Bachmann Trains Sound Value Alco S-2 as it switches cars on...

Video: Cody’s Office Trainfest 2012 special report part 1

Video: Cody’s Office Trainfest 2012 special report part 1

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page On November 10-11,...

Building Model Railroader’s Winter Hill Quarry Branch, part 1

Building Model Railroader’s Winter Hill Quarry Branch, part 1

Beginning in the January 2013 issue of Model Railroader you'll learn about the Winter Hill...

Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry. part 2

Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry. part 2

Work begins on the HO scale Virginian Ry., the latest Model Railroader project layout. Managing...