Just For Fun

These videos are ones we enjoyed making - just for fun. We hope you enjoy watching them!
Renfe Alvia high-speed train ride in Spain

Renfe Alvia high-speed train ride in Spain

Join Trains.com staff member Sean Kirby as he rides onboard a Renfe Alvia high-speed train...

Spaces to Places VI | Fixing a wayward waterway, part 4

Spaces to Places VI | Fixing a wayward waterway, part 4

Watch as the river space quickly becomes a place, as Host Gerry Leone turns his...

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 20 | Painting the backdrop – Part 3

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 20 | Painting the backdrop – Part 3

As Jay Smith, former illustrator (ret.) for Kalmbach Media, continues is his backdrop painting efforts...

Ask Trains.com October 2024 compilation

Ask Trains.com October 2024 compilation

Ask Trains.com October 2024 compilation | In this episode, Host Cody Grivno talks about model...

InterMountain HO scale GP16 diesel locomotive

InterMountain HO scale GP16 diesel locomotive

The much-anticipated InterMountain HO scale GP16 diesel locomotive recently arrived at our new Brookfield headquarters....

Rapido Trains HO Alco FA1 and FB1 diesels

Rapido Trains HO Alco FA1 and FB1 diesels

The Rapido Trains HO Alco FA1 and FB1 diesels are the subject of our latest...

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 19 | Painting the backdrop – Part 2

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 19 | Painting the backdrop – Part 2

Jay Smith, former illustrator (ret.) for Kalmbach Media, is back for more work on David's...

How-to Library | Detailing and weathering a diesel locomotive, part 2

How-to Library | Detailing and weathering a diesel locomotive, part 2

Efforts to make a new, HO scale (1:87.1) Alco RS1 diesel locomotives appear more worn...

Spaces to Places VI | Fixing a wayward waterway, part 3

Spaces to Places VI | Fixing a wayward waterway, part 3

Gerry is back to reworking the river scene on his HO scale Bona Vista HO...

Broadway Limited HO scale EMD GP35

Broadway Limited HO scale EMD GP35

A sample from the latest run of Broadway Limited HO scale EMD GP35 diesel locomotives...

Rebuilding the S-Line | Amtrak in North Carolina and Virginia

Rebuilding the S-Line | Amtrak in North Carolina and Virginia

Rebuilding the S-Line | As detailed in the November 2024 issue of Trains magazine, the...

How-to Library | Detailing and weathering a diesel locomotive, Part 1

How-to Library | Detailing and weathering a diesel locomotive, Part 1

David recently installed new DCC decoders into his HO scale (1:87.1) Alco RS1 diesel locomotives....

Atlas HO Alco RS1 diesel locomotive

Atlas HO Alco RS1 diesel locomotive

Welcome to our latest product review video, the first in the brand new Model Railroader...

How-to Library | Airbrushing – Shading and Highlighting

How-to Library | Airbrushing – Shading and Highlighting

Acquire helpful tips for using an airbrush to apply shading and highlighting effects that mimic...

Operating Behind the Scenes | La Mesa Model Railroad Club’s Tehachapi Subdivision

Operating Behind the Scenes | La Mesa Model Railroad Club’s Tehachapi Subdivision

Operating Behind the Scenes | La Mesa Model Railroad Club's Tehachapi Subdivision | Join Model...

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 18 | Painting the backdrop – Part 1

Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 18 | Painting the backdrop – Part 1

In this episode, professional help is on the way! Jay Smith, former illustrator (ret.) for...

Ask Trains.com August 2024 compilation

Ask Trains.com August 2024 compilation

Ask Trains.com August 2024 compilation | From our new Firecrown Media office space in Wisconsin,...

Telvue Test

Telvue Test

Milwaukee County Zoo Safari Train | Milwaukee, Wisc.

Milwaukee County Zoo Safari Train | Milwaukee, Wisc.

Ride with Trains.com, as staff members Lucas Iverson and Ben Lake, as they enjoy grand...

How-to Library | Installing a TCS WowKits DCC Decoder

How-to Library | Installing a TCS WowKits DCC Decoder

Learn techniques for installing a TCS WowKits DCC Decoder into an HO scale (1:87.1) diesel...