Just For Fun

These videos are ones we enjoyed making - just for fun. We hope you enjoy watching them!
Union Pacific Silvis Donation Special

Union Pacific Silvis Donation Special

In November 2022, a special train left Cheyenne, Wyo., bound for the Railroading Heritage of...

Trains LIVE — Articulated locomotives

Trains LIVE — Articulated locomotives

Trains LIVE — Articulated locomotives Trains LIVE — 2-1-2023 — Flexible is good, especially when...

Midday Modeler for February 1, 2023

Midday Modeler for February 1, 2023

David Popp hosts this week's Midday Modeler, as Eric and Steve continue benchwork on the...

What coal hoppers are appropriate for 1968?

What coal hoppers are appropriate for 1968?

What coal hoppers are appropriate for 1968? Cody discusses coal hoppers prototypical for a readers...

Woodland Scenics O scale traffic lights hit the streets

Woodland Scenics O scale traffic lights hit the streets

Chris from Chris's Trains and Things on YouTube is back and checking out some new...

Have railroads considered side-view or backup cameras on locomotives?

Have railroads considered side-view or backup cameras on locomotives?

Have railroads considered side-view or backup cameras on locomotives? Cody discusses locomotive-mounted cameras, their purpose,...

How are repairs performed in remote areas?

How are repairs performed in remote areas?

How are repairs performed in remote areas? Cody discusses how railroad repairs are performed in...

Midday Modeler for January 25, 2023

Midday Modeler for January 25, 2023

The Model Railroader staff starts a new HO scale Free-Mo project railroad. Eric and Steve...

How is plywood shipped by rail?

How is plywood shipped by rail?

How is plywood shipped by rail? Cody discusses how plywood is shipped by rail. Looking...

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 6 | Mechanical turnout control

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 6 | Mechanical turnout control

With underside wiring in place, David returns front and center at the side of his...

Resin kit construction basics

Resin kit construction basics

In this video, Eric White continues sharing his insights on the most useful tools and...

Accessing Trains.com Livestreams and Webcams

Accessing Trains.com Livestreams and Webcams

Access Trains.com webcams and livestream events, an exclusive benefit of your Trains.com Unlimited membership. Join...

What instrument would have been used as a railroad dinner chime?

What instrument would have been used as a railroad dinner chime?

What instrument would have been used as a railroad dinner chime? Cody answers a reader's...

Revisit Dave Tori’s fantastic S gauge layout

Revisit Dave Tori’s fantastic S gauge layout

In this video, we revisit Dave Tori's fantastic S gauge layout. It's entertaining and calls...

The Trippy and Polar Express trolleys from Lionel

The Trippy and Polar Express trolleys from Lionel

The Trippy and Polar Express trolleys from Lionel get put through their paces by Chris...

Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?

Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?

Can you help find a specific X-Acto cutting mat?: Cody helps a viewer find a...

Trains LIVE — AIRS and No. 4

Trains LIVE — AIRS and No. 4

Trains LIVE: AIRS and No.4 — 1-18-2023 — Is bigger better? Can a small steam...

How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets?

How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets?

How do I find out of production locomotive wheelsets? Cody provides tips for finding out...

Big Skies & Iron Rails, Let it Snow

Big Skies & Iron Rails, Let it Snow

Go ahead. Let it snow. That certainly won’t stop hard-charging, modern freight trains from rolling...

Steam in the snow

Steam in the snow

There's just something special about witnessing steam trains working through winter weather. Watching as huge...