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Logging on the Saguaro & Southwestern RR

Name: Bob Mayer Railroad Name: Saguaro & Southwestern Location: Arizona Scale: O Theme: 1950’s logging railroad Description: Logging operations in northern Arizona. […]

Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for February 2021, part 1

Cody Grivno with Rapido's new HO scale Amtrak Horizon passenger cars, Atlas's N scale ACF 5,800 cubic-foot covered hoppers in new paint schemes, and the new 45 Years on the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy DVD.

This time Cody shares Rapido’s new HO scale Amtrak Horizon passenger cars, Atlas’s N scale ACF 5,800 cubic-foot covered hoppers in new paint schemes, and the new 45 Years on the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy DVD, plus a modeling tip and viewer mail! […]

Nice and easy does it in O gauge

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Video: Athearn Genesis 2.0 EMD SD90MAC-H diesel locomotive

See and hear the SoundTraxx Tsunami2-equipped Electro-Motive Division SD90MAC-H in action as it hauls a freight up the 3 percent grade at Skyridge on the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. This Genesis 2.0 series locomotive model from Athearn Trains marks the first time an SD90MAC-H phase II has been offered as […]

Modeling layout scenery at the workbench

Narrow gauge modeler Gregg Condon standing at workbench with a structure in his hands.

Narrow gauge modeler Gregg Condon presents a simple way to make model railroad scenery right at your workbench. In this quick-tip video, you’ll see how realistic model railroad scenes can be crafted from a comfortable, seated position, with all of your supplies right at hand! […]

Running a childhood American Flyer set

Name: Michael Marmer Railroad Name: D&K RR Location: Germantown, Maryland Scale: S Theme: Small town America Description: This is my childhood American Flyer Set that was for the family when it came out in 1958. I was 3 years old and I still remember it being set up and running in the house. I will […]

Modeler’s Spotlight Video – Inside Cody’s Office for January Part 2

Cody Grivno with ScaleTrains.com HO scale Pullman-Standard/Trinity Backpacker 5-unit well car, RailSmith N scale lightweight coach in Northern Pacific green, and Athearn HO scale GP38-2 in BN green and black

Cody’s Office is back with ScaleTrains.com’s HO scale Pullman-Standard/Trinity Backpacker 5-unit well car, RailSmith’s N scale lightweight coach, and Athearn Genesis’s EMD GP38-2, plus a modeling tip and viewer mail! […]

Rehab My Railroad: Adding more details at Mukwonago, Episode 10

David Popp standing next to a section of the MR&T

More work along the Mukwonago layout location. The session starts with David installing trackwork for the industrial spur at this site, while Cody continues prepping the structure itself. Adding realistic details to the track, pavement, structure, and surrounding area is also part of the process in this episode of the Jones Island rehab effort. […]

Professor Carp, Episode 11: Lionel Operating Cattle Car and Corral

Roger Carp with Lionel Trains' post-war era Operating Cattle Car and Corral

Class is now in session! This period, Professor Roger Carp leads the lecture regarding the Lionel Trains post-war era Operating Cattle Car and Corral. CTT Editor Hal Miller also offers up insights on the operation of the beloved accessory. For even more info on the Cattle Car, read the March 2021 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine. […]

Preview the March 2021 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine

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MRVP Layout Visit: Rolf & Richard Plachter’s Midwest Lines in HO scale

Enjoy this exclusive video tour of Rolf & Richard Plachter’s Midwest Lines HO scale (1:87) layout inspired by CB&Q, Rock Island, and UP railroad operations. Follow the action along the line, and then look for additional coverage of the layout in the December 2020 issue of Model Railroader magazine. […]