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Basic Training: How to install rail joiners

Basic Training: How to install rail joiners

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Video: A visit to Trainfest 2011

Video: A visit to Trainfest 2011

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Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry. part 3

Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry. part 3

The HO scale Virginian Ry. uses open-grid benchwork construction. Managing editor David Popp shows how...

Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry part 4: Benchwork top

Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry part 4: Benchwork top

Watch as Model Railroader managing editor David Popp transfers the track plan to the benchwork...

Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry. part 1

Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry. part 1

Managing editor David Popp takes you on a tour of the HO scale Virginian Ry....

Video: PIKO HO scale ICE passenger train set

Video: PIKO HO scale ICE passenger train set

This HO scale passenger train set from PIKO includes a power pack an a lot...

Video: Bachmann HO scale steam passenger train set

Video: Bachmann HO scale steam passenger train set

Learn how to set up and operate the Bachmann HO scale Durango & Silverton passenger...

Video: LGB large scale Santa Fe steam freight set

Video: LGB large scale Santa Fe steam freight set

This large scale train set features a steam locomotive with an operating smoke unit. Learn...

Video: PIKO large scale Santa Fe freight train set

Video: PIKO large scale Santa Fe freight train set

Learn how to set up and operate this large scale model train set with Model...

Video: Athearn Trains HO scale Warbonnet Express train set

Video: Athearn Trains HO scale Warbonnet Express train set

Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to set up and operate the...

Focus On Classics with Roger Carp

Focus On Classics with Roger Carp

Our "Collecting" section of ClassicToyTrains.com is hosted by Senior Editor Roger Carp who is excited...

Video: Athearn Genesis HO scale EMD GP9

Video: Athearn Genesis HO scale EMD GP9

This HO scale Electro-Motive GP9 diesel-electric locomotive features a SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) sound...

VIDEO: Accucraft ETB Mikado

VIDEO: Accucraft ETB Mikado

How to decal number boards

How to decal number boards

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Polar Express Magic Mountain disappearing Train Layout

Polar Express Magic Mountain disappearing Train Layout

This 4 x 13-foot layout is built in three sections. Trailer wiring harnesses connect the...

Modeler’s Spotlight Video– Inside Cody’s Office for October 13, 2011

Modeler’s Spotlight Video– Inside Cody’s Office for October 13, 2011

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Video: Bowser HO scale Alco C-630 diesel

Video: Bowser HO scale Alco C-630 diesel

The Bowser HO scale Alco C-630 diesel is equipped with a SoundTraxx Digital Command Control...

Video: Digitrax DCC sound equipped Kato N scale E8

Video: Digitrax DCC sound equipped Kato N scale E8

Model Railroader managing editor David Popp used an Aztec Manufacturing Co. milled frame and a...

Rich Battista’s Black Diamond Railway

Rich Battista’s Black Diamond Railway

Rich's layout, sprawling over four levels of rugged mountain scenery, revitalized his family's love affair...

Mark Kunde’s O gauge layout video

Mark Kunde’s O gauge layout video