Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader Senior Editor Jim Hediger has had a long and impressive career at the magazine. In this video interview Jim shares his experiences about first coming to work for Model Railroader, including meeting the magazine’s then-Editor Linn Westcott. Subscribe today and watch […]
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Snow cascading on scarlet and gray

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Flyer magic extends over two continents

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Preview the December 2020 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine

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MTH RailKing Alco RS-3 diesel locomotive

Watch MTH’s RailKing O gauge Rock Island Alco RS-3 diesel locomotive in action, and then read a complete review of the model in the December 2020 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine! […]
Four generations of train lovers

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How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 5 – Wheels and track installation

The bridge assembly is well underway, so David can now focus on building and installing the wheels that put his O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit into motion. If that’s not enough, he even gets the rails placed on bridge deck and takes a locomotive for a spin! […]
How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 4 – Bridge parts assembly

After installing the motor mechanism, David adds an automated polarity control to his O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit. And then, it’s on to separating, sorting, and building the bridge assembly. […]
How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 3 – Installing the motor mechanism

David has now arrived at the stage where it’s time to install the drive mechanism into his assembled O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit. Follow along as he shares his process for fitting the 3-volt can motor and reduction gear used to put the structure into motion. […]
Finest layout of yesteryear

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The Hills Line with James McNab: Harnessing electrons and wiring electronic devices, Episode 6

In this episode of The Hills Line, host James McNab crawls under his emerging HO scale layout to walk and talk you through wiring techniques. His focus on harnessing electrons and connecting electronic devices promises to make the model railroad action especially interesting atop the benchwork! […]
It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Completing the cement loading terminal, Ep. 19

Host Steve “Regular Guy” Brown shares views of his completed scratchbuilt cement loading terminal. Plus, you’ll also get to see an assortment of details he’s added to his Port Smith North setting on his N scale layout. All of that, and even more! […]