Boston & Maine Alco 1187 switches out the Mill Spur while crossing the Pawtucket Canal bridges in Lowell, Mass., on Steve Tello’s HO-scale layout. […]
Boston & Maine Railroad Switching on the Lowell, Mass., Mill Spur
Magazine: Model-Railroader
Operating the Santa Cruz Northern, Part 2
In this installment, we’ll take a look at SCN Train 202, the Eastbound Perishable. […]
New model trains for the week of April 16, 2020
HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division FP7 and F3B diesel locomotives. Western Pacific (orange, silver, and black paint scheme). FP7 (California Zephyr service with no wings on nose and freight service renumbers [white or black number boards], one road number each). F3B (California Zephyr service with square herald, one number). FP7 and F3B set (California Zephyr […]
NMRA national convention and National Train Show cancelled
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) has canceled the 2020 National Convention and National Train Show, which had been scheduled for July in St. Louis, Mo. As of yet there are no plans to reschedule. For more information, please see this announcement at the NMRA web site. […]
International Toy Train Expo canceled
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, event organizer Menard’s has made the decision to cancel the International Toy Train Expo, which was to be held in July in Eau Claire, Wis. For more information see the official announcement on the Menards website. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for May 2020, part 1
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Get tips for building a wood craftsman kit and learn about new locomotives and rolling stock in HO and N scales in this episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also answer your viewer mail on topics that include: replacing […]
Remembering Pere Marquette passenger trains
In April 2020, Classic Trains is celebrating the history, heritage, and splendor of the Pere Marquette Railway. Enjoy this photo gallery, originally published online in October 2017, as the perfect salute to the PM. Return each week for another salute to the railroad of the month! See what we did last week for the Pere […]
New model trains for the week of April 9, 2020
HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division GP18 diesel locomotive. Baltimore & Ohio (blue and yellow, one road number), Illinois Central (black and white), Norfolk & Western (black and white), Burlington Northern (Cascade Green and black in three numbers, Northern Pacific patchout in one number), Nickel Plate Road (black and yellow), and Northern Pacific (black and yellow). […]
Rehab My Railroad: Benchwork deconstruct/reconstruct, Episode 3
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page David and Cody discover that layout deconstruction is never quite as quick as anticipated! Follow along as the two continue to tear away at the original trackwork, benchwork, wiring, and waterfront scenery on the Jones Island section of the infamous MR&T HO scale […]
How-to Library: DCC Operation – JMRI with Pi
MRVP’s Ben Lake explains the essential components and process for establishing a digital means to control trains, turnouts, blocks, and even signals. His solution? JMRI interfaced with a Raspberry Pi computer. Follow along, and get up to speed on this cutting-edge DCC option for operating your model railroad! […]
New model trains for the week of April 2, 2020
Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Electro-Motive Division SD24 diesel locomotive HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD24 and SD26 diesel locomotives. New paint schemes. SD24 (low short hood unless otherwise noted): Burlington Northern (Chicago, Burlington & Quincy patchout with high short hood), Southern Pacific (scarlet and gray, three road numbers), and Union Pacific (Armour Yellow […]
Video: Atlas HO Trainkids Acela Train Set
The Atlas Trainkids Acela Train Set has everything needed to get a youngster started in model railroading. Senior editor Dana Kawala shows you have to set up the track and get trains rolling. You can get the Atlas Trainkids Train Set and additional cars and track at KalmbachHobbyStore.com […]