Rick Abramson’s New York, New Haven & Hartford in HO scale

In this exclusive Trains.com video tour of an HO scale (1:87.1) model railroad based on New Haven operations in the 1950s and ‘60s, you’ll get to see close-up views of a masterfully detailed display! First showcased in the August 2004 issue of Model Railroader and Great Model Railroads 2020, Rick’s layout features exquisite catenary installations, […]

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Midday Modeler for March 8, 2023

On today’s Midday Modeler, David and Cody discuss painting track on the project railroad. Eric shows off the work he’s doing on a switch tower kit. Steve gives an update on the structures he’s building for the project layout. Mitch talks about working on the next layout structure, the water street freight terminal. David and […]

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Crude Oil Trains

Railroads move a significant volume of crude oil, so it’s no surprise that Tom Danneman frequently frames these extensive unit trains traversing the expansive American West. These big trains and even bigger skies are all part of what makes Tom’s brand of contemporary railfanning so compelling to view – but only as part of the […]

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Crude Oil Trains

Railroads move a significant volume of crude oil, so it’s no surprise that Tom Danneman frequently frames these extensive unit trains traversing the expansive American West. These big trains and even bigger skies are all part of what makes Tom’s brand of contemporary railfanning so compelling to view – but only as part of the […]

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Crude Oil Trains

Railroads move a significant volume of crude oil, so it’s no surprise that Tom Danneman frequently frames these extensive unit trains traversing the expansive American West. These big trains and even bigger skies are all part of what makes Tom’s brand of contemporary railfanning so compelling to view – but only as part of the […]

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Spaces to Places IV | Town development, part 1

There’s a new place in the making on Gerry Leone’s Bona Vista HO scale layout! Watch as he plans and plots out the details of a small community he calls “Westcott”. Take a tour down our host’s imagined Main Street, as he evaluates which structures and subtle details are best suited for the space. Plus, […]

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Conrail Retrospective

Big Blue diesel locomotives were ubiquitous for those living in the Northeast and upper Midwest for many years of the last century. Although Consolidated Railroad Corporation has been gone for over 20 years now, let’s take a look back at 1990s Conrail freights in the state of Pennsylvania! […]

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Hauling Freight

With our intrepid railfan Tom Danneman behind the camera, even a seemingly mundane manifest or general merchandise freight train stands out amidst the beautiful backdrop of the American West. Enjoy the striking natural views, complemented by the various sizes, shapes, and colors of modern freight trains traversing Big Skies & Iron Rails! Be sure to […]

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Midday Modeler for March 2, 2023

Midday Modeler for March 2, 2023: An image of two men standing in front of the underside of a model railroad layout

Progress on the new project layout continues as some new electronic components are installed. Eric shows off his assembled car for Ultimate Guide 2023. Steve begins working on structures for the project layout. Cody reveals some new MR&T cars and unboxes a new kit. David announces an exiting new video series, coming soon to Trains.com […]

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Midday Modeler for March 2, 2023

Midday Modeler for March 2, 2023: An image of two men standing in front of the underside of a model railroad layout

Progress on the new project layout continues as some new electronic components are installed. Eric shows off his assembled car for Ultimate Guide 2023. Steve begins working on structures for the project layout. Cody reveals some new MR&T cars and unboxes a new kit. David announces an exiting new video series, coming soon to Trains.com […]

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