Just For Fun

These videos are ones we enjoyed making - just for fun. We hope you enjoy watching them!
ScaleTrains.com N scale Gunderson Multi-Max Autorack

ScaleTrains.com N scale Gunderson Multi-Max Autorack

Cody gives an overview of the N scale Gunderson Multi-Max Autorack from ScaleTrains.com. In addition...

Rapido Trains HO scale PCF 5195 boxcar

Rapido Trains HO scale PCF 5195 boxcar

Cody Grivno looks at the details and paint schemes on the Rapido Trains HO scale...

Rapido Trains HO scale MBTA Comet car set

Rapido Trains HO scale MBTA Comet car set

Join Cody as he reviews the features on the HO scale Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority...

Bob’s Train Box Episode 77: 2021 in review

Bob’s Train Box Episode 77: 2021 in review

It's 2021 in review as Bob and Hal look back at the big toy train...

Dissolving superglue for model railroaders

Dissolving superglue for model railroaders

Cody Grivno answers this question: Is there anything that can dissolve superglue? Got a modeling...

State Line Route in N scale: Modeling clear and muddy rivers, Episode 17

State Line Route in N scale: Modeling clear and muddy rivers, Episode 17

David shares two options for modeling rivers on the State Line Route. He demonstrates how...

Where can I find HO scale models of the modern Big Boy tenders?

Where can I find HO scale models of the modern Big Boy tenders?

Union Pacific's big boy steam locomotive is popular with rail fans and modelers alike. Hans...

Information on coupler conversion

Information on coupler conversion

Steve King wants to know where to find information about changing couplers or making compatible...

State Line Route in N scale: Modeling rock walls, Episode 16

State Line Route in N scale: Modeling rock walls, Episode 16

David is ready to work on the largest industry on our State Line Route project...

ScaleTrains.com HO scale Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Havelock Shops 2,566-cubic-foot capacity gondola

ScaleTrains.com HO scale Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Havelock Shops 2,566-cubic-foot capacity gondola

Looking for an excuse to sit down at the workbench? Try building this newly tooled...

Rapido Trains HO scale Pennsylvania RR X31 boxcar

Rapido Trains HO scale Pennsylvania RR X31 boxcar

The X31 boxcar was one of the signature cars of the Pennsylvania RR. Join Eric...

State Line Route in N scale: Modeling a farm field, Episode 15

State Line Route in N scale: Modeling a farm field, Episode 15

David and Rene prepare the State Line Route layout for scenery by smoothing out the...

Rapido Trains HO scale Pennsylvania RR F30 flatcars

Rapido Trains HO scale Pennsylvania RR F30 flatcars

Cody and Eric take a look at the general service and piggyback versions of this...

Budget Christmas train layout for about $60 in scenery

Budget Christmas train layout for about $60 in scenery

Looking for a budget Christmas train layout? Look no further. Classic Toy Trains Production Editor...

Bob’s Train Box Episode 76

Bob’s Train Box Episode 76

We're celebrating the happy holidays on Bob's Train Box 76! In this installment, Bob Keller...

How to troubleshoot and disassemble an HO scale brass steam locomotive

How to troubleshoot and disassemble an HO scale brass steam locomotive

Senior Editor Eric White evaulates and troubleshoots an HO scale brass steam locomotive from Sunset...

Visit an amazing 4′ x 8′ O gauge layout featuring Lionel, MTH, and K-Line trains

Visit an amazing 4′ x 8′ O gauge layout featuring Lionel, MTH, and K-Line trains

John Cunius is truly the "Chairman of the Board" when it comes to his O...

Securing crane hooks

Securing crane hooks

Steve Favale has a number of 25-ton cranes on his layout, and the hooks swing...

State Line Route in N scale: Shaping scenery terrain, Episode 14

State Line Route in N scale: Shaping scenery terrain, Episode 14

Learn how David and Rene use materials such as foam, paper, and plaster sheets to...

How many locomotives can an engineer run?

How many locomotives can an engineer run?

Lee Ramsburg wants to know what's the most number of engines an engineer can operate...