Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of Off The Rails, host Gerry Leone offers tips and ideas for keeping things organized on your model railroad layout. […]
Off The Rails: Episode 40
Section: Videos & Photos
MRVP Insider: Chasing Union Pacific’s Big Boy
In May 2019, MRVP’s Ben Lake traveled with Trains magazine editors to capture the Union Pacific Big Boy’s historic first run after years of restoration. Tag along as Ben chases No. 4014 from the UP steam shops in Cheyenne, Wyo. to Carter, Wyo. in this MR Video Plus exclusive! […]
How-to Library: DCC decoder and capacitor install for a On30 Heisler
See how David Popp installed a Bachmann Trains DCC sound decoder and TCS capacitor into an O scale (1:48) 14-ton Heisler steam locomotive used on the Olympia Logging Co., a popular MRVP project railroad. […]
The Seligman and Paulden Lines
Name: Peter Atonna Railroad Name: Seligman and Paulden Lines Location: Paulden, Arizona Scale: O Highrail Description: This is a video featuring my recently completed “big city” scene and terminal. It shows trains coming and going as well as the yards and engine facilities supporting “downtown.” […]
Preview the September 2019 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine
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The Foley Railroad Museum’s O gauge layout
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Christmas in July Giveaway!
Enter the Christmas in July Prize Pack Giveaway, brought to you by USA Trains, Red Caboose Motel & Casey Jones’ Restaurant, Right On Track Models, Yankee Dabbler, and Blackstone Models. This special Sweepstakes ends on July 31, 2019. One lucky winner that will take home the complete prize package valued at over $1,500! Now let’s […]
Friends and fun at the LP&CL Railroad
Name: Chris Haon Railroad Name: L.P. & C.L. Railroad Location: Atlanta, Ga. Scale: 1:29 Theme: Anywhere, Southeast USA Description: A fun get together of friends and trains at/on one layout. […]
Big Boy’s Great Midwest Tour: Omaha
Follow along with Trains Editor Jim Wrinn in this first compilation video from Union Pacific Big Boy 4-8-8-4 No. 4014’s Great Midwest Tour. This video focuses on Big Boy’s trek through Nebraska with a stop in Omaha, Neb. […]
Olympia 2, The Log Blog: Part 27
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page David’s O scale (1:48) log loader construction effort picks up right where he left off in Part 26 of his Olympia Logging Co. On30 layout video blog. This time, you’ll get to see how he’s carefully integrated the structure into the layout. […]
New Menards products at the International Toy Train Expo
In early July, Classic Toy Trains traveled to the International Toy Train Expo in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The show is sponsored by Menards, Kalmbach Media, Model Train Classics LLC, and Operation Lifesaver. This video includes a sneak peek at upcoming Menards O gauge products — and much more! […]
Video: Model Rectifier Corp. Prodigy Express Squared DCC system
The Model Rectifier Corp. Prodigy Express Squared is an easy-to-use Digital Command Control (DCC) starter set. In this video, senior editor Dana Kawala shows you some of the basics of this MRC DCC system down in the Model Railroader workshop. […]
