Just For Fun

These videos are ones we enjoyed making - just for fun. We hope you enjoy watching them!
How railroads transport different types of steel

How railroads transport different types of steel

Cody discusses the rules and regulations around the transport of steel products by rail. Are...

What’s in a locomotive number?

What’s in a locomotive number?

Cody discusses locomotive numbering in this installment of Ask Trains. Are you looking to learn...

What is the difference between a coach and a chair car?

What is the difference between a coach and a chair car?

Cody addresses the differences between a coach and a chair car in this installment of...

Has the railroad industry considered adding solar panels to diesel locomotives?

Has the railroad industry considered adding solar panels to diesel locomotives?

Cody discusses the application of solar power in the rail industry. Are you looking to...

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 2 | Starting the new section

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 2 | Starting the new section

With a basic frame in place, host David Popp shares plans to build up the...

Gerry Leone launches all-new Spaces to Places III

Gerry Leone launches all-new Spaces to Places III

Gerry Leone launches all-new Spaces to Places III: If you've been watching my Back On...

Climax Class A logging locomotive in action

Climax Class A logging locomotive in action

As most fans of steam locomotives will tell you, logging locomotives are….well, strange. Built to...

Big Boy switch engine in Cheyenne

Big Boy switch engine in Cheyenne

Big Boy switch engine: In 2022, the Union Pacific decided to slim down its heritage...

Aberdeen Carolina and Western ACW F units on parade in North Carolina

Aberdeen Carolina and Western ACW F units on parade in North Carolina

ACW F units on parade: The Aberdeen, Carolina & Western is a shortline in North...

Steam locomotive anniversary excursions in Ohio and Michigan

Steam locomotive anniversary excursions in Ohio and Michigan

Steam locomotive anniversary excursions: To celebrate joint anniversaries, the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society and...

Reading and Northern double header steam excursion

Reading and Northern double header steam excursion

Reading and Northern double header steam excursion: Reading & Northern 4-8-4 No. 2102 returned to...

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 1 | Benchwork

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 1 | Benchwork

David is back to building out his O scale (1:48) Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout....

Trains Trackside Trailer

Trains Trackside Trailer

Follow Trains.com videographer Kevin Gilliam as he explores U.S. railroading action from a trackside perspective. And...

Olympia & Sand Creek Trailer!

Olympia & Sand Creek Trailer!

Watch the latest in narrow gauge, On30 with David Popp's Olympia & Sand Creek Railroad....

End of the Line | Back on Track, Episode 25

End of the Line | Back on Track, Episode 25

In this episode, Gerry wraps up work on his model train layout and encourages everyone...

Finishing Scenery | Back on Track, Episode 24

Finishing Scenery | Back on Track, Episode 24

In this episode, Gerry finishes up scenery work and gives a tour of final touches...

Spaces to Places Trailer!

Spaces to Places Trailer!

Gerry Leone is back in Spaces to Places! THE video series helping model railroaders create...

Ask Trains.com Trailer!

Ask Trains.com Trailer!

Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com for magazine subscribers and Trains.com members, where...

All-new Trains.com Video is here!

All-new Trains.com Video is here!

You asked, we listed. The all-new Trains.com Video is here! We're announcing the release of...