The HO scale Virginian Ry. uses open-grid benchwork construction. Managing editor David Popp shows how to build open-grid benchwork for this 4 x 8 model railroad. […]
Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry. part 3
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Building Model Railroader’s HO scale Virginian Ry part 4: Benchwork top
Watch as Model Railroader managing editor David Popp transfers the track plan to the benchwork tabletop. You’ll also see how David uses a saber saw to cut the cookie-cutter style benchwork for this model train layout. […]
Video: Bachmann HO scale steam passenger train set
Learn how to set up and operate the Bachmann HO scale Durango & Silverton passenger train set. The ready-to-run train set includes a steam locomotive, passenger cars, track, and a power pack. […]
Video: LGB large scale Santa Fe steam freight set
This large scale train set features a steam locomotive with an operating smoke unit. Learn how to set up this ready-to-run model train set that includes track and a power pack. […]
Video: PIKO HO scale ICE passenger train set
This HO scale passenger train set from PIKO includes a power pack an a lot of track, including two curved turnouts. Learn how to set up and operate this ready-to-run model train set with Model Railroader senior editor Dana Kawala. […]
Video: Athearn Trains HO scale Warbonnet Express train set
Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to set up and operate the Athearn Trains HO scale Warbonnet Express freight train set. The set includes a loop of track, diesel-electric locomotive, freight cars, and a power pack. […]
Video: PIKO large scale Santa Fe freight train set
Learn how to set up and operate this large scale model train set with Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno. He’ll show you how to put together the track and attached the power pack that controls the trains. […]
Focus On Classics with Roger Carp
Our “Collecting” section of ClassicToyTrains.com is hosted by Senior Editor Roger Carp who is excited to share his knowledge and love of the classics, pre-and postwar trains, accessories, and the companies that produced them. Watch the video below for the latest Focus On Classics overview. […]
Video: Athearn Genesis HO scale EMD GP9
This HO scale Electro-Motive GP9 diesel-electric locomotive features a SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC) sound decoder. The HO locomotive model is part of Athearn Trains’ Genesis series. See and hear the Athearn Genesis HO scale GP9 as we run the locomotive model on the Model Railroader club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
VIDEO: Accucraft ETB Mikado
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How to decal number boards
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to decal number boards on a locomotive. […]
Polar Express Magic Mountain disappearing Train Layout
This 4 x 13-foot layout is built in three sections. Trailer wiring harnesses connect the sections and 2-inch thick styrofoam was used as the structural surface material. […]
