Model Railroader After Hours | November 30th, 2023. After Hours is an informal livestream hosted by Trains.com staff members… after the “work” of the day is done, there’s aways something else fun! In this episode, Bryson Sleppy and Rene Schweitzer look at the progress on the N scale T-Trak module construction (arriving on Trains.com Video […]
Explore Ely, Nevada, and experience the rich history of the Nevada Northern Railway, one of the best-preserved tourist railroads in the United States. Originally built for copper ore transport, this 140-mile railway, now operating under the White Pine Historical Railroad Foundation, showcases various steam locomotives. With ongoing restoration projects and a recent $10 million grant, […]
Trains LIVE — Museum of the American Railroad expands — 11-29-2023 — In 2013 the Museum of the American Railroad moved the last of its 65-piece rolling stock collection from Dallas to its new home in Frisco, Texas. Before the museum began its move, there was a plan. Not just a plan to get the […]
Trains LIVE — Museum of the American Railroad expands — 11-29-2023 — In 2013 the Museum of the American Railroad moved the last of its 65-piece rolling stock collection from Dallas to its new home in Frisco, Texas. Before the museum began its move, there was a plan. Not just a plan to get the […]
Trains LIVE — Museum of the American Railroad expands — 11-29-2023 — In 2013 the Museum of the American Railroad moved the last of its 65-piece rolling stock collection from Dallas to its new home in Frisco, Texas. Before the museum began its move, there was a plan. Not just a plan to get the […]
Embark on a captivating journey through the picturesque landscapes of Big Sky country during Summer 2023. Join railfan/videographer Tom Danneman on a railfanning adventure along Montana Rail Link (MRL), capturing the essence of the railroad “Blues” before its imminent takeover by BNSF. Witness unexpected turns, like a bridge collapse in Reed Point and rare train […]
Embark on a captivating journey through the picturesque landscapes of Big Sky country during Summer 2023. Join railfan/videographer Tom Danneman on a railfanning adventure along Montana Rail Link (MRL), capturing the essence of the railroad “Blues” before its imminent takeover by BNSF. Witness unexpected turns, like a bridge collapse in Reed Point and rare train […]
Come along with Trains.com host Gerry Leone, as he explores the production facilities of Sievers Benchwork, located on Washington Island, Wisconsin. With master carpenters Barb Cornell and Butch Young guiding us through the manufacturing process, learn how model railroad framework fabricated with pre-drilled holes and modular designs, revolutionized benchwork construction! Discover additional insights about its history, […]
In this episode, Host James McNab details the process of scenery reconstruction for the Hills Line HO scale module. Beginning with the application of a base layer using static grass and ground foam, James shares techniques for adding rock, gravel, and dirt textures, along with planting grass scenery products, including trees and shrubs. Finally, he […]
Ride with Trains.com staffer Ben Lake as he enjoys the charm of regional passenger rail services through a scenic journey aboard an Amtrak Empire Service train. Departing from Penn Station in New York City, the train meanders along the Hudson River to Albany, N.Y., offering glimpses of iconic landmarks like the George Washington Bridge. Explore […]
Trains LIVE — Rail safety week 2023 — 11-15-2023 — Every 3 hours someone is involved in a collision with or is killed by a train. During the annual Rail Safety Week, Operation Lifesaver, working with the railroads and law enforcement, focuses our attention on train safety. See Tracks. Think Train. It is a mantra […]
Trains LIVE — Rail safety week 2023 — 11-15-2023 — Every 3 hours someone is involved in a collision with or is killed by a train. During the annual Rail Safety Week, Operation Lifesaver, working with the railroads and law enforcement, focuses our attention on train safety. See Tracks. Think Train. It is a mantra […]
