Just For Fun

These videos are ones we enjoyed making - just for fun. We hope you enjoy watching them!
Thin Branch Series: How to soldering rail joints

Thin Branch Series: How to soldering rail joints

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Thin Branch Series: Switchmotor part 1 – installation

Thin Branch Series: Switchmotor part 1 – installation

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Thin Branch Series: Switchmotor part 2 – wiring

Thin Branch Series: Switchmotor part 2 – wiring

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Thin Branch Series: Wiring a model railroad for DCC

Thin Branch Series: Wiring a model railroad for DCC

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3D Track Plan: The HO scale Coloma Plan

3D Track Plan: The HO scale Coloma Plan

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3D Track Plan: The N scale Chicago Belt Lines

3D Track Plan: The N scale Chicago Belt Lines

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3D Track Plans: The HO scale Wadley Branch Lines

3D Track Plans: The HO scale Wadley Branch Lines

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Building the HO scale Winter Hill Quarry Branch part 11

Building the HO scale Winter Hill Quarry Branch part 11

Model Railroader senior editor Jim Hediger built the gravel loader for the HO scale Winter...

Drew’s Trackside Adventures, Episode 3

Drew’s Trackside Adventures, Episode 3

Drew Halverson and Ben Lake are back on the road again, this time to downtown...

Drew’s Trackside Adventures, Episode 2

Drew’s Trackside Adventures, Episode 2

Drew's back in his second installment. This time Drew chases some trains on the Canadian...

Drew’s Trackside Adventures, Episode 1 – Chasing the Canadian National in Waukesha

Drew’s Trackside Adventures, Episode 1 – Chasing the Canadian National in Waukesha

Drew Halverson is a graphic designer for Model Railroader and Trains magazines, and he is...

History According to Hediger: The DT&I Delta Turn

History According to Hediger: The DT&I Delta Turn

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History According to Hediger: The Hiawatha Tour

History According to Hediger: The Hiawatha Tour

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History According to Hediger: Editors’ Cars

History According to Hediger: Editors’ Cars

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An interview with Tony Koester

An interview with Tony Koester

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Contributing editor Tony...

Neal Schorr recreates the Middle Division of the Pennsylvania RR

Neal Schorr recreates the Middle Division of the Pennsylvania RR

    In the May 2013 issue of Classic Toy Trains, we share the portions...

Rod Price’s S gauge Chicago, Priceless & Denver RR

Rod Price’s S gauge Chicago, Priceless & Denver RR

Rod Price operates both vintage and contemporary S gauge models on the Chicago, Priceless &...

Video: ZW-L 620-watt transformer by Lionel

Video: ZW-L 620-watt transformer by Lionel

The ZW-L transformer combines an upgraded transformer package with the classic football-style case. Watch the...

Video: O gauge Swiss Crocodile by MTH Electric Trains

Video: O gauge Swiss Crocodile by MTH Electric Trains

The Swiss Crocodile once traveled through the 9-mile long Gotthard tunnel which provided rail service...

Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for March 7, 2013

Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for March 7, 2013

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