Laurie is a perfectionist and has made some fine adjustments to his Blackstone locomotive bells. The bell swing action now perfectly matches the Tsunami sound. A model railroad is never finished and it is a lot of fun… Look out for the Hollywood car in the background! Please leave your comments below.…
Many of you asked how Dave gets access to any trains that may derail in his long tunnel… Well the video below demonstrates how. So many beginners make the mistake of creating elaborate tunnels in mountains and completely forget about need to get access after a derailment. Hopefully this video has helped. Please comment below… ...…
Laurie has added a working bell and lights to this Hon3 Blackstone K-27 locomotive. Laurie achieved this by installing a tiny motor in the cabin which is connected to a 2nd decoder. The decoder is programmed to work the bell, the classification marker lamps and the firebox flicker under the locomotive. It looks sensational… Enjoy ...…
Watch this video as Dave demonstrates how he constructed his new tunnels for his model railroad. Take note of when Dave explains the removable section to correct any future derailments. Often beginners will create elaborate tunnels and forget about access when the train derails in the tunnel. Click play and turn up your speakers… Do ...…
This is a demonstration by Laurie of his 3 Blackstone HOn3 C-19 locomotives. Laurie is a brilliant model railroader and has modified these locomotives to include much more functionality and animations… Look out for these in the video, they are amazing. 2nd decoders, installation of SMD LED’s and perfectly synced working bells with the Tsunami ...…
Looking for information on how to set up a model train set for adults? Then check out this video which shows how to set up a Walthers HO scale trainline model train set. Model train sets are a great way to get started in the hobby. But model train sets for adults differ from the ...…
A model railroad is never finished and this is what makes model railroading so much fun. Things will always need changing and upgrading, so don’t think for a minute that you’ll build your model railroad and then have nothing to do. Model railroading is a lifetime hobby and that means a lifetime of fun and ...…
This is a video review of suggested model train sets for adults. Eric reviews the Lionel BNSF Ice Cold Express (O-Scale) which is a great model train set for adults. This is a highly detailed model train set and a solid performer. If you are looking for a fully functional train set then you should ...…
Model Railroader Magazine has been the go to model railroading magazine for many years. Watch the video below as Editor Neil Besougloff explains what’s new in next months issue. If you are a beginner, an experienced model railroader or just an armchair model railroader, then this is the best model railroading magazine on the market ...…
This is a video review of the Lionel Burlington Northern SD-60 Legacy diesel locomotive and the Burlington Northern Command Control Crane and Boom Cars. Click the video to play and turn up your speakers… Features of the Lionel Burlington Northern Leagacy SD60 Diesel Locomotive #8302: Legacy Control System equipped Odyssey II Speed Control Legacy RailSounds Directional ...…
The huge G-Scale model train display at The Living Desert is something worth seeing… The model trains became an addition to The Living Desert in 1998. It was supposed to be a display that would only run in the evenings as part of the WildLights, but due to the poularity of the layout it now ...…
In this video Eric Siegel from EricsTrains.com shows us the updates to his model railroad and what he got for Christmas… Trains and more trains! Look out for the Lionel Corporate Tinplate O Gauge Christmas set. This is an awesome model train set and typical of what a boy might have got in the 1910′s ...…
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