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Model train set video demonstrations

Members of the Model Railroader staff show you how to set up and operate ready-to-run model train sets.
Published: November 11, 2011
Most model railroaders get started in the hobby with a ready-to-run train set. These sets include a locomotive, cars, track, and a power pack. In these videos you'll see members of the Model Railroader magazine staff showing you how to set up and run some recently released model train sets.

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MRR 021412 Walthers Trainline HO train set
Watch the Walthers HO scale Trainline model train set in action.
Walthers HO scale Trainline Canadian Pacific model train set
Kato metra
We ran the Kato USA N scale Chicago Metra with the Kato M1 Unitrack set (sold separately).
Video: Kato USA N scale Chicago Metra model train set
Athearn warbonnet express video
Learn how to set up and operate the Athearn Trains HO scale Santa Fe Warbonnet Express model train set
Video: Athearn Trains HO scale Warbonnet Express model train set
Bachamnn Durango and Silverton
Learn how to set up and run the HO scale Bachmann Durango & Silverton passenger train set
Video: Bachmann Trains HO scale Durango & Silverton model train set
LGB large scale train set
Learn how to set up and operate this LGB large scale model train set.
Video: LGB large scale steam freight model train set
MTH HO scale train set
Learn how to set up and run this HO freight train set from MTH Electric Trains
Video: MTH Electric Trains HO scale F3 freight model train set
PIKO HO ICE train
Learn how to set up and run the HO scale ICE (intercity express) passenger train from PIKO
Video: PIKO HO scale ICE (intercity express) model train set
PIKO train set video Large scale
Learn how to set up and operate this large scale model train set from PIKO
Video: PIKO large scale Santa Fe steam freight model train set
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JERRY HUGHSON from NEW JERSEY said:
Where is the tip on making straight cuts?
DANIEL ZIDEK from PENNSYLVANIA said:
You show a video for making straight cuts, you click on it and it takes you everywhere else, whats up with that?
CARL SIBIGA from NEW JERSEY said:
Sam, I seen the Ice Trains at train shows,like Greenberg's check the MR Mag. for shows in your area.
4 stars
SAMUEL SLUSARSKI from RHODE ISLAND said:
Where can you get the ICE train set? I've seen it only onece in a hobby store and once online. So please tell me...WHERE??
4 stars
LUIS VELILLA said:
Great videos , full of info, but where is the "N" stuff?
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