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Atlas N scale EMD GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive

Model Railroader magazine Senior Editor Cody Grivno reviews the Atlas N scale (1:160) Electro-Motive Division...

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Our host continues working on the upper deck of the Bona Vista V HO scale...

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Atlas N scale EMD GP38-2 Diesel Locomotive

Model Railroader magazine Senior Editor Cody Grivno reviews the Atlas N scale (1:160) Electro-Motive Division...

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Menards Fury Motors, new O gauge test track on Bob’s Train Box 87

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Sunset Models | 3rd Rail Siemens SC-44 Charger locomotive

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Sunset Models | 3rd Rail GE P42 & Siemens Charger O scale locomotives unboxed

Trains.com Staff Writer Lucas Iverson and Classic Toy Trains' Editor Rene Schweitzer unbox an all-new,...

Lionel Legacy 2-8-2 USRA Heavy Mikado steam locomotive

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MTH Premier N&W 4-8-4 J class Northern steam locomotive

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MTH DCS Wi-Fi Interface Unit (WTIU)

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Project Roar Book: Lights, Camera, Lionel Trains!

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Lionel has released their Base3 control system, and CTT unboxes and tests the product. Editor...

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Professor Carp: Lionel 6464-series boxcars

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Professor Carp: Kusan produces boxcars in Mexico

Classic Toy Trains' Professor Carp looks at the history of Kusan boxcars. He shows some...

Truck’s Toy Trains: Episode 11 – Postwar Lionel blister packs and barrel cars

Host John Truckenbrod and Classic Toy Trains’ Roger Carp share collector insights regarding the various...

Professor Carp says moving wood is good!

Professor Carp brings you the history and details of one of Lionel’s most entertaining accessories,...

Professor Carp, Episode 11: Lionel Operating Cattle Car and Corral

Class is now in session! This period, Professor Roger Carp leads the lecture regarding the...

Professor Carp: Episode 10, Lionel Automatic Refrigerated Milk Car and Platform

Join CTT Senior Editor Roger Carp, a.k.a. Professor Carp, as he shares insights on a post-war...

Truck’s Toy Trains: Episode 10 – P&H Construction Cars

Host John Truckenbrod and Classic Toy Trains' Roger Carp share collector insights regarding P&H construction...

Truck’s Toy Trains: Episode 9 Lionel Flatcar Loads

Classic Toy Trains Senior Editor Roger Carp rejoins show host John Truckenbrod to inspect Lionel...

Professor Carp speaks about fun, favorite Lionel freight cars

Classic Toy Trains Senior Editor Roger Carp and Editor Hal Miller talk about Lionel's fun...

Truck’s Toy Trains: Episode 8 Station Platforms and Boxcars

Host John Truckenbrod pairs with Classic Toy Trains Senior Editor Roger Carp to take a close...

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On the final day of 2025 and the Trains.com seasonal mini-series, David Popp transforms the...

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The Five Days Around Christmas | Day 2 – Decal Basics

On Day Two of the Trains.com seasonal mini-series, this episode features a long-awaited workbench rescue...

The Five Days Around Christmas | Day 1 – Cleaning your trains

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Midday Modeler – December 4th, 2025 |The Midday Modeler livestream event returned for one last...

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The Five Days Around Christmas | Day 1 – Cleaning your trains

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Midday Modeler – December 4th, 2025 |The Midday Modeler livestream event returned for one last...

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Ride the waves with railfan/videographer Tom Danneman, as he makes another epic summertime trek into...

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Grain Trains

When the bounty of Heartland crops are harvested, much of the grain goes west. Destined...

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Tons of Black Gold rides the rails under Big Skies. Tom Danneman is frequently there...

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