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Video: LGB large scale Santa Fe steam freight set

By | November 11, 2011

This large scale train set features a steam locomotive with an operating smoke unit. Learn how to set up this ready-to-run model train set that includes track and a power pack. […]

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Posted in Product ReviewsTagged Freight, Large Scale, LGB, News & Reviews, Reviews, Steam Locomotive, Videos, Videos & Photos5 Comments

Video: PIKO HO scale ICE passenger train set

By | November 11, 2011

This HO scale passenger train set from PIKO includes a power pack an a lot of track, including two curved turnouts. Learn how to set up and operate this ready-to-run model train set with Model Railroader senior editor Dana Kawala. […]

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Posted in Product ReviewsTagged HO Scale, News & Reviews, Passenger/Transit, Piko America, Reviews, Videos, Videos & Photos1 Comment

Video: PIKO HO scale ICE passenger train set

By | November 11, 2011

This HO scale passenger train set from PIKO includes a power pack an a lot of track, including two curved turnouts. Learn how to set up and operate this ready-to-run model train set with Model Railroader senior editor Dana Kawala. […]

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Posted in ReviewsTagged HO Scale, Modeling, Passenger/Transit, Piko America, Reviews, Trains VideoLeave a comment

Video: Bachmann HO scale steam passenger train set

By | November 11, 2011
Cody Grivno holding a box of model trains

Learn how to set up and operate the Bachmann HO scale Durango & Silverton passenger train set. The ready-to-run train set includes a steam locomotive, passenger cars, track, and a power pack. […]

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Posted in ReviewsTagged Bachmann, HO Scale, Modeling, Passenger/Transit, Reviews, Trains VideoLeave a comment

Video: LGB large scale Santa Fe steam freight set

By | November 11, 2011

This large scale train set features a steam locomotive with an operating smoke unit. Learn how to set up this ready-to-run model train set that includes track and a power pack. […]

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Posted in ReviewsTagged Freight, Large Scale, LGB, Modeling, Reviews, Steam Locomotive, Trains VideoLeave a comment

A train in TRAINS’ driveway

By | November 11, 2011

Flagg Coal Co. No. 75 pays a visit to the offices of Kalmbach Publishing on August 16, 2011. The 0-4-0 tank engine was built by the Vulcan Iron Works in 1930. Now privately owned, it travels around the country to tourist railroads, and made a flag stop (ha ha) at Kalmbach, courtesy of owner John […]

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Posted in Photo Of The DayTagged Midwest, Photo of the Day, Photos, Preservation, Railroads, Steam Locomotive, Videos & Photos

Build a table for a small model railroad

By | November 10, 2011
benchwork lead

Good plywood benchwork provides a solid foundation for a model railroad. There are many different ways to support your railroad, and they all fall under the general heading of “benchwork.” Benchwork can be just about anything. We’ve heard of one modeler who uses the top of his piano for his railroad so he can enjoy […]

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Posted in BeginnersTagged Beginners, Benchwork, How To, Modeling, Videos3 Comments

Video: Athearn Trains HO scale Warbonnet Express train set

By | November 10, 2011
Cody Grivno with model trains on a table

Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to set up and operate the Athearn Trains HO scale Warbonnet Express freight train set. The set includes a loop of track, diesel-electric locomotive, freight cars, and a power pack. […]

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Posted in Product ReviewsTagged Freight, HO Scale, News & Reviews, Product Reviews, Reviews, Videos, Videos & Photos, Walthers19 Comments

Video: PIKO large scale Santa Fe freight train set

By | November 10, 2011

Learn how to set up and operate this large scale model train set with Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno. He’ll show you how to put together the track and attached the power pack that controls the trains. […]

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Posted in Product ReviewsTagged Freight, Large Scale, News & Reviews, Piko America, Reviews, Videos, Videos & Photos1 Comment

Video: PIKO large scale Santa Fe freight train set

By | November 10, 2011

Learn how to set up and operate this large scale model train set with Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno. He’ll show you how to put together the track and attached the power pack that controls the trains. […]

Read More…

Posted in ReviewsTagged Freight, Large Scale, Modeling, Piko America, Reviews, Trains VideoLeave a comment

Video: Athearn Trains HO scale Warbonnet Express train set

By | November 10, 2011
Cody Grivno with model trains on a table

Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you how to set up and operate the Athearn Trains HO scale Warbonnet Express freight train set. The set includes a loop of track, diesel-electric locomotive, freight cars, and a power pack. […]

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Posted in ReviewsTagged Freight, HO Scale, Modeling, Reviews, Trains Video, WalthersLeave a comment

CP coming round the bend

By | November 7, 2011

Two high-horsepower GE locomotives approach Elm Grove, Wis., with eastbound Canadian Pacific coke train 852. The train is descending the subcontinental divide. (Water west of the divide flows into the Mississippi River, while water east of the divide flows into Lake Michigan.) Photo by Matt Van Hattem […]

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Posted in Photo Of The DayTagged Canadian Pacific, Freight, Midwest, Photo of the Day, Photos, Railroads, Videos & Photos
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