Professor Roger Carp discusses the origin and evolution of the vintage Lionel Trains motor-driven coal conveyor accessory. CTT Editor Hal Miller also chimes in with operating insights and helpful tips. Learn even more about this unsung classic in the May 2021 issue of Classic Toy Trains magazine. […]
Cody shares the new RailSmith Models N scale Great Northern lightweight coach, ScaleTrains.com’s HO scale EMD SD45, Tony Koester’s new book from Kalmbach Media, Applying Lessons from the Prototype, a modeling tip and viewer mail. […]
In this episode, our host takes up the challenge of selecting the ideal design for his unique, custom-built layout space. Follow along, as Gerry walks and talks you through his process for auditing the wide assortment of plans he created using computer-aided design (CAD) software. […]
Off the Rails host Gerry Leone has re-railed and is gaining traction in this Trains.com exclusive series, Back on Track. From his new home in the Upper Midwest, members can follow Gerry as he walks, talks, and works his way through planning and building an all-new, double-deck model railroad in HO scale. First order of business? […]
The LionChief 2.0 GG1 gives kids of all ages a distinctive icon of American railroading for their layout, be it a 4 x 8 or something filling a basement or attic. With modern electronics, this classic is ready to please a new generation! Watch the video to see more. […]
Welcome to Trains.com, the new home for Model Railroader online and for all the content we publish on model trains. In this video, Trains.com Executive Producer David Popp talks about how to log-in to the new Trains.com website so you can get the most out of a Model Railroader subscription AND what more MR […]
In this season finale, Host James McNab highlights scenery and detailing concepts he introduced in the previous episodes – all in effort to finalize one last scene on his Hills Line HO scale layout. […]
Welcome to Trains.com, the new home for Classic Toy Trains Magazine online and for all the content we publish on toy trains. In this video, Trains.com Executive Producer David Popp talks about how to log-in to the new Trains.com website so you can get the most out of a Classic Toy Trains subscription AND what […]
Welcome to Trains.com, the new home for Classic Trains Magazine online and for all the content we publish on BIG trains from the 1920s through the 1970s. In this video, Trains.com Executive Producer David Popp talks about how to log-in to the new Trains.com website so you can get the most out of a Classic […]
Welcome to Trains.com, the new home for Trains Magazine online and for all the content we publish on BIG trains. In this video, Trains.com Executive Producer David Popp talks about how to log-in to the new Trains.com website so you can get the most out of a Trains subscription AND what more Trains readers will […]
We just got this new HO scale MLW M420 locomotive in the shop from Rapido Trains. Take a look at all of the detail packed into this new model, and find out what surprises it provided! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Piko’s G scale 0-6-0 now comes with sound. In this video, MR’s Dana Kawala test-runs the model in the workshop so you can see it and hear it in action. […]
