How to clean model train track

Hand cleaning model train track

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Dirty track can take all the fun out of model railroading. Kent Johnson shows you how easy it is to shine up the rails and keep your trains rolling smoothly in this video. […]

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Checking HO couplers

Hand checking gauge of HO coupler

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows how to check and fix HO scale couplers. […]

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Demonstration of Sergent HO scale operating couplers

Hand uncoupling two pieces of rolling stock with tool

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out this demo of Sergent HO scale operating couplers. Expert model railroader Pelle Søeborg uses operating couplers made by Sergent Engineering. To uncouple cars, an operator holds a magnetic wand over the coupler. Pelle demonstrates the Sergent couplers installed on a freight […]

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Basic Training: Working with spray paint

Cody Grivno holding can of spray paint

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page There’s quite an array of spray paints that can be used for model railroading applications. In this video, Cody Grivno of Model Railroader magazine demonstrates tips and techniques for working safely and reliably with good ol’ rattle cans to get the same pleasing […]

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Spray painting tips for model trains

Cody Grivno holding can of spray paint

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page There’s quite an array of spray paints that can be used for model railroading applications. In this video, Cody Grivno of Model Railroader magazine demonstrates tips and techniques for working safely and reliably with good ol’ rattle cans to get the same pleasing […]

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