Just For Fun

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Midday Modeler — 03.30.2022 with special guest star Kathy Millatt

Midday Modeler — 03.30.2022 with special guest star Kathy Millatt

Midday Modeler — 03.30.2022: This week, David Popp hosts from Kalmbach Media's Studio B with...

Layout Visit: Hans Schlegel’s Gogebic Iron Range in HO scale

Layout Visit: Hans Schlegel’s Gogebic Iron Range in HO scale

In this visit to the Gogebic Iron Range, layout builder Hans Schlegel hosts an exclusive...

Signature scenes of the Puffer Lines

Signature scenes of the Puffer Lines

Explore signature scenes of the Puffer Lines, as notable Model Railroader contributor Seth Puffer takes...

Installing lower-level layout lighting | Back on Track, Episode 17

Installing lower-level layout lighting | Back on Track, Episode 17

With the upper deck and backdrops now in place, Gerry noticed the lighting on the...

What were the cars in that photo in the March 2022 issue of Trains Magazine?

What were the cars in that photo in the March 2022 issue of Trains Magazine?

Cody Grivno answers the question about what the two cars behind the two locomotives are...

Midday Modeler 03.23.2022 — hosted by Cody Grivno!

Midday Modeler 03.23.2022 — hosted by Cody Grivno!

Midday Modeler 03.23.2022 — Welcome to another recorded LIVE Midday Modeler episode. This week, Cody...

Behind the scenes at Milwaukee museum HO train layout

Behind the scenes at Milwaukee museum HO train layout

Milwaukee museum HO train layout: From a "spaghetti mess" of wires to controlling the train...

ScaleTrains.com HO scale EMD SDL39 diesel locomotive

ScaleTrains.com HO scale EMD SDL39 diesel locomotive

Eric White and Cody Grivno review an EMD SDL39 diesel locomotive with a cab-mounted Prime...

Midday Modeler 03.16.2022, Kitbash challenge updates

Midday Modeler 03.16.2022, Kitbash challenge updates

Midday Modeler 03.16.2022 — In this week's Midday Modeler episode, David Popp hosts from Studio...

Venice Simplon Orient Express journey: two Australian’s adventure

Venice Simplon Orient Express journey: two Australian’s adventure

Join Jess and Stephen (or Stephen and Jess?!) for a full-review experience of the luxury...

What is the thickness of the tempered hardboard used on the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy N scale state line route layout?

What is the thickness of the tempered hardboard used on the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy N scale state line route layout?

Cody Grivno explains the thickness and intricacies of working with the tempered hardboard. Do you...

Gerry walks a fine line | Back on Track, Episode 15

Gerry walks a fine line | Back on Track, Episode 15

Gerry walks a fine line…the recently completed main line of his HO scale Bona Vista...

Repurposing a layout scene — State Line Route in N scale, Episode 20

Repurposing a layout scene — State Line Route in N scale, Episode 20

Repurposing a layout scene for the N scale State Line Route layout is the focus...

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Bob’s Train Box 79

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Bob’s Train Box 79

Bob's Train Box Episode 79 Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Bob's Train Box Episode 79!...

Midday Modeler 03.09.2022 hosted by Cody Grivno

Midday Modeler 03.09.2022 hosted by Cody Grivno

Midday Modeler 03.09.2022 — In this week's Midday Modeler episode, Cody Grivno hosts! Cody speaks with...

Where do you find specific prototype drawings again?

Where do you find specific prototype drawings again?

Cody Grivno answers another request regarding prototype drawings and how to locate them. There is...

Putting the layout to the test | Back on Track, Episode 16

Putting the layout to the test | Back on Track, Episode 16

Following his recent grand tour, Gerry puts his HO scale Bona Vista under greater scrutiny....

Lionel’s no. 397 coal loader

Lionel’s no. 397 coal loader

Lionel’s no. 397 coal loader In 1948, Lionel introduced a new coal loader that needed...

Where can you find auto production parts?

Where can you find auto production parts?

Cody Grivno answers the question about finding auto production parts for a Roundhouse Ready-to-Roll HOn3...

Lionel Legacy Boston & Maine No. 801 SW8 locomotive

Lionel Legacy Boston & Maine No. 801 SW8 locomotive

Lionel Legacy SW8 locomotive Lionel has released an SW8 switcher locomotive in its Legacy line....