Just For Fun

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

Exclusive Layout Visits Trailer

You’ve seen amazing model railroads of all scales highlighted in the pages of Model Railroader...

Cool railroadiana, a dandy depot, and train repair parts on Bob’s Train Box 86

Cool railroadiana, a dandy depot, and train repair parts on Bob’s Train Box 86

This episode, host Bob Keller shows an old New York Central coal service directory. It...

Rehab My Railroad: Scenery projects, Episode 15

Rehab My Railroad: Scenery projects, Episode 15

This episode is all about scenery on the HO scale Jones Island layout section, but...

Rehab My Railroad: Printed backdrop installation, Episode 14

Rehab My Railroad: Printed backdrop installation, Episode 14

A printed backdrop installation might be the focus of this episode, but first, David Popp...

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 5 | Updates and wiring

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 5 | Updates and wiring

This time around, our intrepid host lets anxious viewers see all the progress he’s made...

Spaces to Places III | Making a highway, part 3

Spaces to Places III | Making a highway, part 3

After touching up the highway texture and color, Gerry Leone takes the construction off road!...

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad hosts massive steam locomotive

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad hosts massive steam locomotive

In November 2022, Trains Magazine hosted their second photo special of the year on the...

Rehab My Railroad: Structure construction update, Episode 13

Rehab My Railroad: Structure construction update, Episode 13

The new year brings a fresh look at the ongoing reconstruction of the Jones Island...

Why is the nail hole pattern on Atlas code 100 track assymetrical?

Why is the nail hole pattern on Atlas code 100 track assymetrical?

Cody discusses the nail hole pattern on Atlas code 100 track, and provides insights into...

Athearn HO scale EMD GP7

Athearn HO scale EMD GP7

A new run of the Athearn HO scale Electro-Motive Division (EMD) GP7 is arriving in...

Broadway Limited Imports HO 2-8-0

Broadway Limited Imports HO 2-8-0

A Broadway Limited Imports HO 2-8-0 steam locomotive decorated for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa...

Northern Pacific Slenderella Salad

Northern Pacific Slenderella Salad

Trains LIVE — Northern Pacific Slenderella Salad Trains LIVE — 1-4-2023 — Happy New Year...

What is a double barrel hopper train?

What is a double barrel hopper train?

Cody explains the double barrel hopper train with input from Trains Magazine columnist Bill Stephens. Are...

Are there many coal gondolas in the US left?

Are there many coal gondolas in the US left?

Cody discusses how many coal gondolas in the US remain, and the different ways railroads...

How do I model a woodchip gondola unloader?

How do I model a woodchip gondola unloader?

Cody explains how to properly model a woodchip gondola unloader, through kitbashing, custom building, and...

How to install feeder wires

How to install feeder wires

How to install feeder wires: Installing feeder wires is not a task many model railroaders...

Bob Cochran’s Vermont Rail System in HO scale

Bob Cochran’s Vermont Rail System in HO scale

Trains.com Video features layout owner Bob Cochran and his 22’-10” x 25’-7” HO scale (1:87)...

Rotary snowplow clears Cumbres Pass

Rotary snowplow clears Cumbres Pass

Of all the forces that can bring trains to a halt, snow has to be...

What causes the difference in price between manufacturers?

What causes the difference in price between manufacturers?

Cody addresses the difference in price between manufacturers in model railroading, and what the different...

Operation Sergeant Santa

Operation Sergeant Santa

The Military Railroad Society, a 501 C3 not for profit organization, returns to provide military families,...