Just For Fun

These videos are ones we enjoyed making - just for fun. We hope you enjoy watching them!
How do I scratchbuild right-of-way details?

How do I scratchbuild right-of-way details?

Cody answers how to scratchbuild right-of-way details for model railroading. Are you looking to learn...

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 4 | Cutting curves and building backdrops

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 4 | Cutting curves and building backdrops

David has cleared the deck and marked his track configuration on the plywood, so he’s...

Amtrak-inspired flourless chocolate torte

Amtrak-inspired flourless chocolate torte

Trains LIVE — Amtrak-inspired flourless chocolate torte Trains LIVE — 12-21-2022 — While railroad dining...

Favorite Trains.com videos of 2022, see the list!

Favorite Trains.com videos of 2022, see the list!

Favorite Trains.com videos of 2022: For just about a month now, Trains.com Video has been...

Budd Rail Diesel Car DVD Trailer

Budd Rail Diesel Car DVD Trailer

Budd Rail Diesel Car DVD | 16124 From the publishers of Classic Trains magazine, this...

Introducing Trains.com Video!

Introducing Trains.com Video!

Introducing Trains.com Video! This is the new home for all your favorite railroading and modeling...

AirPlay and Chromecast, a Trains.com Video feature

AirPlay and Chromecast, a Trains.com Video feature

AirPlay/Chromecast AirPlay/Chromecast lets you stream your favorite Trains.com videos from your phone, tablet, or laptop...

Comments, A Trains.com Video feature

Comments, A Trains.com Video feature

Comments The comments feature on Trains.com gives you the opportunity to ask questions during livestreams...

Big Skies & Iron Rails, Timelapse Trek to the Tracks

Big Skies & Iron Rails, Timelapse Trek to the Tracks

In this extra-long, extended-length, timelapse video (1 hour 20 minutes!), our intrepid railfan/professional photographer Tom...

Colorado Model Railroad Museum Display in HO scale

Colorado Model Railroad Museum Display in HO scale

In this visit to the Colorado Model Railroad Museum’s 10,000 square-foot building, you’ll get to...

Meet Brian Schmidt, Classic Trains Editor

Meet Brian Schmidt, Classic Trains Editor

In this installment of Q&A with the Editors, you’ll meet Classic Trains magazine Editor Brian...

Easy Christmas toy train layout — Midday Modeler 12-14-2022

Easy Christmas toy train layout — Midday Modeler 12-14-2022

This easy Christmas toy train layout could not be more simple. With buildings and toy...

Lionel ES44AC locomotive personifies modern power

Lionel ES44AC locomotive personifies modern power

The O gauge Lionel ES44AC locomotive is a release that really captures the essence of...

In The Workshop

In The Workshop

Tortoise Switch Machine topside installation

Tortoise Switch Machine topside installation

In the all-new series playing exclusively on Trains.com Video, you’ll discover scores of expert techniques...

In The Workshop Trailer

In The Workshop Trailer

In the all-new series playing exclusively on Trains.com Video, you’ll discover scores of expert techniques...

How do I repaint a Lionel 6462 Gondola?

How do I repaint a Lionel 6462 Gondola?

Cody is joined by Hal Miller, editor of Classic Toy Trains, to discuss techniques to...

What is the optimal configuration for power and controls?

What is the optimal configuration for power and controls?

Cody is joined by Hal Miller, editor of Classic Toy Trains, to discuss the optimal...

Athearn HO scale General Electric Dash 9-44CW

Athearn HO scale General Electric Dash 9-44CW

Arriving in hobby shops now is the Athearn HO scale General Electric Dash 9-44CW diesel...

CSX Santa Train returns to the rails

CSX Santa Train returns to the rails

It began as a simple act of generosity to the folks of the Appalachian coalmining...