Beginners

These videos on model railroading basics help those just starting out in the hobby.
How to host an open house of your garden railroad

How to host an open house of your garden railroad

Sharing our railroads with others is perhaps one of the most rewarding aspects of garden...

Golden Spike Day on the Westie Line

Golden Spike Day on the Westie Line

The Westie Line today Ken Brody Ken Brody The Summer 2019 issue of Garden Railways...

Questions and answers about large-scale locomotives and rolling stock

Questions and answers about large-scale locomotives and rolling stock

What grade can an engine climb? Different engines will climb different grades. If you are...

Toy Train Basics: Cleaning track and wheels

Toy Train Basics: Cleaning track and wheels

MRVP's Jenny Freeland shares insights on how to properly clean O gauge track in this...

Making movies without a video camera

Making movies without a video camera

GoPro cameras, cell-phone cameras, and video-capable DSLR cameras are everywhere. This column will review a...

Early catalogues from the Baldwin Locomotive Works

Early catalogues from the Baldwin Locomotive Works

Here are some additional interesting details from three early Baldwin catalogues in my collection, plus...

Toy Train Basics: Changing traction tires

Toy Train Basics: Changing traction tires

Classic Toy Trains magazine Editor Hal Miller demonstrates his quick and easy techniques for replacing...

How to adjust wheelsets on model trains

How to adjust wheelsets on model trains

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Most Common Adhesives and Glues for Model Railroading

Most Common Adhesives and Glues for Model Railroading

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Build a covered loading platform in 1:29 scale

Build a covered loading platform in 1:29 scale

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Modeling damaged trees on your train layout

Modeling damaged trees on your train layout

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How to use ground foam in your model train layout

How to use ground foam in your model train layout

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How to apply static grass to your model train layout

How to apply static grass to your model train layout

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How to clean model train track

How to clean model train track

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Download our scale and gauge chart

Download our scale and gauge chart

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Spray painting tips for model trains

Spray painting tips for model trains

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How to check and adjust coupler height on model train layouts

How to check and adjust coupler height on model train layouts

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Using super glue to assemble model train parts

Using super glue to assemble model train parts

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How to use rail joiners on a model railroad

How to use rail joiners on a model railroad

Basic Training is a series of videos for modelers just starting out in the hobbby....

Paints for model railroads

Paints for model railroads

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