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Olympia & Sand Creek, Ep. 20 | Painting the backdrop, Part 3
David and former Kalmbach Media illustrator Jay Smith continue efforts to paint mountains and detailed scenes on the Olympia & Sand Creek On30 display backdrop.
How-to Library | Detailing and weathering a diesel locomotive, part 2
David Popp demonstrates easy and effective airbrush weathering techniques for adding dirt, rust, grime, and faded-paint effects to a diesel locomotive.
Trains Trackside | Amtrak trains in North Carolina and Virginia
View existing Amtrak passenger trains at the core of efforts to rebuild the S Line, and then be sure read the related article in the November 2024 issue of Trains Magazine.
Join Model Railroader Editor Eric White for an insider look at a world-class operating session over the La Mesa Model Railroad Club's gigantic HO (1:87) scale public display.
Classic Trains Film Archive | J. David Ingles Reel 4005
Through the lens of J. David Ingles, you’ll see trains of Southern Pacific Railroad and Santa Fe Railway climb, conquer, and descend south-central California’s venerable Tehachapi Loop.
Layout EXTRA | Final ride along the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy
In this salute to Model Railroader magazine’s renowned MR&T (a.k.a “Myrt”) model railroad, Trains.com cameras capture the final run over the entire 200-ft mainline route.
Trains LIVE hosts Bob Lettenberger is joined by rail photographers, Classic Trains Editor Brian Schmidt and Trains contributor Steve Smedley, who reveal what gear they take out to capture railroads in action.