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Waukesha train-watching in the rain

A red-painted Canadian National locomotive hauling a train in the rain.

Join us trackside in Waukesha on Sept. 5, 2018, for three northbound Canadian National moves: a rail train, a unit potash train, and an intermodal train. The rain in still falling and many railroads throughout the state are experiencing high-water conditions and washouts. […]

City Terminal & Transfer Series: Episode 13 Fun with Paint

In this installment of the O gauge CT&T Railway Series, David plays with paints to apply appropriate colors to The Big City sidewalks and a rock formation found along the tracks. […]

Serendipity on a mail car

Join Trains for a ride on a former Northern Pacific triple-combine express car as a retired mail car clerk, a historical interpreter, and a reporter meet to catch a mail bag full of history on a moving train on the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway in October 2017. Only from Trains! […]

Trains Presents: A ride on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

Some days you just want a relaxing ride on an open-air car. Join Trains for this trip on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad from Garibaldi to Rockaway Beach, Ore., in June 2018. Only from Trains! […]

Trains Presents: Soo Line 1003 ‘Coal Run’

Join Trains on a ride behind Soo Line 2-8-2 No. 1003 as it runs between Hartford and Horicon, Wis., in November 2017 for to pick-up coal before bedding down for winter. Only from Trains! […]

City Terminal & Transfer Series: Episode 12 Urban Landscape

Kent Johnson and David Popp working on a CTT project layout

David and Kent keep progress on the O gauge CT&T Railway moving forward! This time, the two work to apply additional texture around the industrial structures, before demonstrating how to install paved roads and sidewalks along on The Big City streets. […]

Cody’s Workshop: Episode 30 – DCC and Painted Details

Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Cody Grivno shows how to install a DCC drop-in decoder into an N scale diesel locomotive. After finalizing the installation and programming, Cody reassembles the unit and then turns his attention to adding subtle weathering effects using paint and washes. […]

Off The Rails: Episode 29

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 29

Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of OTR, host Gerry Leone wades into the heritage of model railroading. By examining Model Railroader magazine’s age-old “Construction Kinks” column, Gerry reveals several tips and tricks that are still very useful today! […]

Video: National Train Show 2018 special report

Close view of a black, streamlined, model train steam locomotive.

Members of the Model Railroader staff attended the National Train Show held on August 10-12, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. Follow associate editor Cody Grivno as he travels the show floor and brings you new product highlights from Atlas, Bachmann, Kato USA, Wm. K. Walthers, and Woodland Scenics. […]

MR Insider: 2018 National Train Show, Milwaukee to Kansas City by Train

Ride along with Hal Miller and Cody Grivno of Model Railroader magazine, as they travel aboard Amtrak’s Southwest Chief to and from the 2018 National Train Show in Kansas City, Missouri. […]

Taking Care of Business: Caledonian Sleeper, Part 1

A UK locomotive with a wide windshield and yellow paint face the camera head on at a station platform.

Charlie Conway finds his way back to the UK. This time The Caledonian Sleeper granted unprecedented access to this legendary overnight rail service connecting London with cities in the Scottish Highlands. Follow Chas as he goes behind the scenes to see what transpires to keep passengers safe and comfortable throughout the journey. […]