Climb aboard for an exclusive look at Bachmann Industries‘ exciting new arrivals and future plans with Trains.com staff writer Lucas Iverson and Model Railroader Editor Eric White, featuring special guests Matt Stern and Tyler Haney from Bachmann Trains. Hear the full story behind the development of the Amtrak Acela II set, delivered shortly after the […]
Join Classic Toy Trains Editor Rene Schweitzer as she visits Lionel Trains, LLC headquarters and speaks with Audio Engineer Tracey Schroeder about the often-overlooked world of model train sound. Tracey reveals the meticulous process of capturing and creating the authentic sounds you hear in Lionel Trains, from steam whistles and bells to diesel prime movers […]
Trains.com sits down with Third & Townsend Models President Jay Escamilla on October 15, 2025, to discuss the recent amalgamation of Sunset Models, 3rd Rail, and Golden Gate Depot brands, and what it means for modelers. Jay details the companies’ commitment to producing the most prototypically accurate O (1:48) and HO (1:87.1) scale models in […]
Hear about the future of MTH Electric Trains directly from company principals Rich Foster and Bradley DeLeon. Even as MTH founder Mike Wolf annouced his retirement, Rich had a plan to keep the company going. Today, custom/specialty products now account for about 30% of the business. MTH has also made commitments to its RailKing One Gauge […]
Join Classic Toy Trains Editor Rene Schweitzer and Service Repair Manager Savathdy My as they discuss the Lionel Trains LLC warranty program. Savathdy relays how contacting Lionel via talktous@lionel.com is the best path for the fastest service, which sets up an RA (Return Authorization) and prepaid label. When shipping, he encourages customers to use bubble […]
Come along with CTT and Trains.com staff members, as they visit the Milwaukee Lionel Railroad Club in New Berlin, Wisconsin! In this video, you’ll see views of the enormous 30 x 54-foot O gauge (3-rail) train display in operation – along with equally impressive scenery and structures! Read more about this layout in the December […]
Follow Rene Schweitzer, Editor of Classic Toy Trains magazine, as she visits the Lionel Trains LLC headquarters to chat with Parts Manager/Customer Service Manager Aaron Fraser. In this exclusive video, get an inside look at how Lionel catalogs and manages its extensive inventory of over 35,000 unique parts, plus more than 2 million on-hand items! […]
In this exclusive interview with Meghan Fraser, Product Manager of Lionel TrainsLLC, learn how Lionel develops new accessories. Read the article in the Fall 2025 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Read an interview with CEO Howard Hitchcock. […]
Donald Haney shares video of the overhead layout he built for his infant son. Get instructions and a diagram in the Fall 2025 issue of Classic Toy Trains! […]
Donald Haney shares video of the overhead layout he built for his infant son. Get instructions and a diagram in the Fall 2025 issue of Classic Toy Trains! […]
In the May 2013 issue of Classic Toy Trains, we share the portions of Neal Schorr’s O gauge tribute to the Middle Division of the Pennsylvania RR that are set in pre-World War II decades. Learn more about Neal Schorr. Read the newest article from Neal in the Summer 2025 issue! […]
Brian and Riley Inch built a 10 x 16 layout using GarGraves track with Ross Custom Switches with Tortoise machines. This small layout features a marina, a small town, and a farm scene. Does the name Brian Inch sound familiar? He owns Model Rail Scenes custom layout services. Read more about this layout in […]
