Just For Fun

These videos are ones we enjoyed making - just for fun. We hope you enjoy watching them!
Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 10

Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. part 10

In this video journal Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno describes how he painted the...

Model train set video: Walthers HO scale Trainline Canadian Pacific train set

Model train set video: Walthers HO scale Trainline Canadian Pacific train set

The Walthers HO scale Trainline Canadian Pacific model train set includes a loop of Bachmann...

A steam up in Nebraska

A steam up in Nebraska

1. Scratchbuilt, battery-powered brass steam locomotive. The author could not bring his live steam engine...

Video: Kato N scale Chicago Metra model train set

Video: Kato N scale Chicago Metra model train set

We ran the Kato USA N scale Chicago Metra passenger set with the firm's M1...

Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for February 2, 2012

Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for February 2, 2012

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Get a look...

Video: Don Miller’s O gauge layout

Video: Don Miller’s O gauge layout

Model railroad video: HO scale New York Central Hudson Division

Model railroad video: HO scale New York Central Hudson Division

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Vic Roman's HO...

Model railroad video: HO scale New York Central Hudson Division

Model railroad video: HO scale New York Central Hudson Division

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Vic Roman's HO...

Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry. part 5

Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry. part 5

Model Railroader managing editor David Popp has installed the risers and benchwork top. As winter...

Building the Virginian Ry. part 7

Building the Virginian Ry. part 7

Check out the progress that's been made on the Model Railroader project model train layout,...

Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. model railroad part 8

Building the HO scale Virginian Ry. model railroad part 8

Most of the track has been laid on the HO scale Virginian Ry. model railroad,...

Video: Harley Layow’s O gauge layout

Video: Harley Layow’s O gauge layout

Video: Woodland Scenics O Scale Built-&-Ready Structure Line

Video: Woodland Scenics O Scale Built-&-Ready Structure Line

These ready-to-install structures by Woodland Scenics is a smart new product for the O scale...

Video: Lionel O gauge Canadian Pacific freight set

Video: Lionel O gauge Canadian Pacific freight set

The Canadian Maple Leaf freight set combines an uncommon road name (for a complete set,...

Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for January 12, 2012

Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for January 12, 2012

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model railroad structures...

Video: Bachmann On2 1/2 Porter 0-4-0T

Video: Bachmann On2 1/2 Porter 0-4-0T

The Bachmann Spectrum series 0-4-0T includes a SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. See...

How to model discarded ties

How to model discarded ties

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

Vintage video footage of a Lionel showroom layout

Vintage video footage of a Lionel showroom layout

Lucky youngsters from the 1920s to the 1960s were privileged to visit Lionel's showroom  in...

Video: Mainline “mile” in O gauge

Video: Mainline “mile” in O gauge

Video: Lionel’s O gauge Wabash passenger set

Video: Lionel’s O gauge Wabash passenger set

This Lionel O gauge Wabash Blue Bird passenger set honors one of the premier trains...