In The Workshop

Follow along as editors and modelers show how to make the most of model railroading, while having fun!
Repairing water-damaged locomotives

Repairing water-damaged locomotives

Model trains are often kept in spaces below grade, which are subject to dampness or...

Planting structures

Planting structures

Learn how to seamlessly integrate model buildings into your train layout. Discover techniques for adding...

Building Trees

Building Trees

As work on the HO scale Freemont Mills model railroad continues, Eric White shares his...

Installing abandoned tracks

Installing abandoned tracks

In the course of building the HO scale Freemont Mills model railroad, Steve Otte shares...

Operating and programming an NCE Mini Panel

Operating and programming an NCE Mini Panel

Back on the MR&T HO scale model railroad, Ben demonstrates how to program the NCE...

Working with NCE Switch-8 devices

Working with NCE Switch-8 devices

In this episode, Ben shows how he used NCE Switch-8 devices to control turnouts on...

Wiring for Free-Mo

Wiring for Free-Mo

Ben, Eric, and David team up to work through the process for wiring trackwork on...

Build a crossover using two turnouts

Build a crossover using two turnouts

Model Railroader Editor Eric White and Senior Editor Cody Grivno walk through the process for...

Laying down cork roadbed

Laying down cork roadbed

MR senior associate editor Steve Otte demonstrates techniques for working with cork roadbed and installing...

Add interior lights to a passenger car

Add interior lights to a passenger car

Model Railroader magazine's associate editor Bryson Sleppy shares his technique for installing an LED kit...

Build a brake system for a resin car kit

Build a brake system for a resin car kit

Host Eric White demonstrates how to assemble an underbody brake system for a resin car...

Resin kit construction basics

Resin kit construction basics

In this video, Eric White continues sharing his insights on the most useful tools and...

Learning resin kit basics

Learning resin kit basics

Resin kits are a practical solution when a particular car or structure isn’t available as...

Tortoise Switch Machine topside installation

Tortoise Switch Machine topside installation

In the all-new series playing exclusively on Trains.com Video, you’ll discover scores of expert techniques...