Author Archives: Dan Morgan

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

The “Bognor Regis Observer” reported that the Playstation generation is given new meaning. The kids of today have been labelled the “Playstation” generation (correctly or incorrectly) because they tend to spend most of their time on the Playstation. But in … Continue reading →

This is a video review of the O scale Lionel 6-28371 Union Pacific DD35A Diesel Locomotive with Legacy. This is an awesome diesel locomotive in O scale with outstanding features and great sound. The DD35 was basically 2 GP35 diesel … Continue reading →

Model Trains For Beginners has been on a mission since 2008 to reverse the decline in model Railroading. Dan Morgan of ModelTrainsForBeginners.com says that the kids of today are missing out because a video game will never give you as … Continue reading →

Here’s how to make a row of LED lighting for your model train coaches. This is a great addition to any model train coaches you have and will certainly add to the realism and bring them to life… The coach … Continue reading →

Boxcars on your model railroad may serve many different purposes. They could be used for hauling almost any type of cargo. But, what about using a static boxcar as an advertising billboard? This would make for an interesting addition to … Continue reading →

You can never get enough tips to create great model train scenery can you? Check out this great video… Model Railroader basic training video: Quick *model railroad* scenery *…* via Google Alerts – "model railroad" by on 1/8/12 Model Railroader … Continue reading →

There is a huge amount of variety out there today but which is the best model train set for adults? To the person that is not familiar with model trains or model railroading they can all look the same… But, … Continue reading →

This has been an ongoing discussion for many, many years and one that annoys the experienced model railroaders. Thanks to the generosity of a friend and colleague, my son Nick and I recently came into a rather nice train set. … Continue reading →

Sometimes you need general lighting at a lower level for your model train layout, rather than the detailed lighting inside buildings, on the streets and in your train. The perfect solution is the new type of LED lighting usually used … Continue reading →

This is a video review of the Bachmann 32-979 Class 66 412 (Low Emission) Malcolm Rail locomotive. It retails for around $135.00 and is a great running and sounding locomotive. Note that it is DCC ready with a 21 pin … Continue reading →

This is a quick video of the new Bachmann model train models about to be released, or they may have been already released by the time you watch this… Take special note of the new limited edition NRM (National Railway … Continue reading →

Dave has kindly done this video model train review… It is the Hornby Black 5 DCC Locomotive With Sound. It is equiped with a Locksound V3.5 decoder which is fitted by Hornby. This is a great looking locomotive and runs … Continue reading →

Dave’s been at it again creating a “Model Railway at Christmas”… Worksafe in Australia would have a field day with the dangerous antics of Mr and Mrs Claus Look out for that part… From Dave and all of us here … Continue reading →

Who would have thought that a model railroad could attract over 1 million people a year. The Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg is one of the most successful tourist attractions in Germany. It has taken over 5,000 working hours in the last … Continue reading →

Are you looking for a model train set for the Christmas tree or a gift for someone? Then I recommend you have a look at the Chicago Metra by Kato USA. It comes complete with Bi-Level cars in a four-piece train … Continue reading →

“Videogames have taken over kids’ lives,” Bochicchio said. “Kids don’t build anything anymore. I want them to be able to use their hands, to be able to make models. Basically I want them to have a finished product when they’re … Continue reading →