Classic Toy Trains magazine Editor Hal Miller demonstrates his quick and easy techniques for replacing those worn out rubber traction tires found on many O gauge steam and diesel locomotives. […]
Toy Train Basics: Changing traction tires
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Tracks Ahead: Season 9 – The DB Railroad of Germany
This PBS Tracks Ahead segment covers Gordon Calahan’s large scale rendition of a German railroad operating during WWII. […]
Amtrak Amfleet set from MTH
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Building a portable Marx toy train layout
Name: David Smith Forum User Name: David Smith Description: Here is my Marx portable electric toy train layout. It features Marx 6″ tin lithographed cars and metal engines. There are lots of Marx operating accessories that can be easily attached and removed from the layout. The Marx overhead crane has been customized to include an […]
Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Kitbashing industrial structures – Part 3
In this episode, David begins painting the small industrial structure for MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout. He provides tips and techniques for using an airbrush to paint the base color, before masking off the walls to paint the windows, doors, and roof. Follow along to see how he ends up with a neat and […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 6
We turned the place upside down looking for answers to subscriber’s inquiries in this episode of Ask MRVP! This round, host David Popp answers questions about hopper cars, layout wiring, additional turnout troubles, and much more. There’s even an inquiry about his fabulous wardrobe! Tune in and check it out! […]
Trains Presents: BNSF Railway’s ‘Southern Transcon’
Learn about BNSF Railway’s famed “Southern Transcon,” the former Santa Fe main line between Los Angeles and Chicago! See priority intermodal and automotive trains and Amtrak’s Southwest Chief in spectacular desert scenery, and experience the Transcon right on your computer, only from www.TrainsMag.com! […]
Trains Presents: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic
Colorado’s storied narrow gauge railroads still live with the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, operating between Chama, N.M., and Antonito, Colo. See narrow gauge steam battle the grades in spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery with www.Trains.com. […]
Trains Presents: Electro-Motive SD70ACe demonstrators
Watch Electro-Motive Diesel’s SD70ACe demonstrator units roll tonnage on the mountain grades of CSX Transportation’s former Clinchfield Railroad main line. The railroad between St. Paul, Va., and Irwin, Tenn., features spectacular scenery, high bridges, and heavy trains, brought to you by www.Trains.com. […]
Trains Presents: Maine Eastern passenger service
See classic EMD F units on Maine Eastern’s coastal passenger trains out of Brunswick, Maine. Amtrak’s Downeastern also makes an appearance. Come along, with Trains. […]
Trains Presents: Norfolk Southern F units and office car train
Norfolk Southern’s office car train, complete with classic EMD F units for power, is a perennial railfan favorite. See the train and its historic locomotives operate through great southeastern scenery, from www.Trains.com. […]
Trains Presents: Steam photo freight charters
The age of steam has passed from revenue railroading in the U.S., but a dedicated group of photographers and railroaders keep its memory alive through special photo charters across the country. Ride along at the Sumpter Valley, Virginia & Truckee, Strasburg Rail Road, Steam Into History, and other operations with www.Trains.com. […]
