Just For Fun

These videos are ones we enjoyed making - just for fun. We hope you enjoy watching them!
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...

Garden Variety Railroad Show | Snow Week Special

Garden Variety Railroad Show | Snow Week Special

One of the most appealing aspects of garden railroading is the fact it can be...

Learning resin kit basics

Learning resin kit basics

Resin kits are a practical solution when a particular car or structure isn’t available as...

Rehab My Railroad | Rehab Effort Recap, Episode 16

Rehab My Railroad | Rehab Effort Recap, Episode 16

Work on the HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy (MR&T) Jones Island project has come...

What are the purposes of locomotive lights?

What are the purposes of locomotive lights?

What are the purposes of locomotive lights?: Cody discusses the various lights present on diesel...

Snow Week | January 22-28, 2023

Snow Week | January 22-28, 2023

Trains.com Celebrates SNOW! All through Snow Week January 22 to 28, 2023. As part of...