RAILROAD How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these railroad tutorials to learn all about railroad with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Ballast your model railroad track, Wire your model railroad track, and Model railroad scenery using extruded foam.

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How to ballast your model railroad track

Ballast your model railroad track

Okay, you've got all of your feed wires set up on your model railway track, now what? Ballasting. Check out this video tutorial to see how ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 9,962

How to wire your model railroad track

Wire your model railroad track

If you're at the point where you need to start ballasting your model railroad track, then you might want to check out this video tutorial on ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 7,650

How to model railroad scenery using extruded foam

Model railroad scenery using extruded foam

Are your hobbies building model trains? Well, I hope you are building your own model sets the way you want to, but if you're stumped in the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 4
Views 8,603

How to install and weather flex track for model railroads

Install and weather flex track for model railroads

Need to secure your track to the road bed for your model railroad ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 6,928

How to hand lay scaled model railroad turnouts

Hand lay scaled model railroad turnouts

Need a new hobby? How about railroad modeling? You can turn a full sized train and rail transport into a scaled model for you to enjoy ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 4
Views 4,891

How to model a railroad track in Softimage

Model a railroad track in Softimage

This tutorial shows you how to model a railroad track (or rollercoaster track) using Softimage(XSI) 3D software. We're not sure what you'll ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 593

How to paint model railroad tracks

Paint model railroad tracks

Joe's Model Trains Co. has developed a mini paint roller specifically designed to paint model railroad track. It comes in two sizes; one for ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,146

How to sew a railroad zipper onto a garment with OTIS College

Sew a railroad zipper onto a garment with OTIS College

This video sewing tutorial shows a clear and complete demonstration of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,827

How to use "Railroad & Co" model train software

Use "Railroad & Co" model train software

This video tutorial shows the basics of how to use Railroad & Co train control software. This show will document the learning of RR&Co and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,135

How to make thermite

Make thermite

Watch to learn how to make thermite, a compound used to weld railroad tracks together, out of magnesium, iron oxide, and aluminum powder,

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 5,118

How to build the 4th trestle on a model train set

Build the 4th trestle on a model train set

Check out this instructional train model video that demonstrates how to build the fourth trestle on a model railroad set. Learn how to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,214

How to build trestle bents of a model train set

Build trestle bents of a model train set

Check out this model train tutorial video that demonstrates how to build the trestle bents of an HO model railroad. This is just an ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,584

How to build backyard planters

Build backyard planters

Planters or organized beds with planter borders can not only provide mowing definition, but contain the flowers and hopefully keep out weeds ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,705

How to make thermite with aluminum and ferric oxide

Make thermite with aluminum and ferric oxide

The term "Thermite" refers to the mixture of aluminum and ferric oxide used in this experiment. It is sold commercially and is used for ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 1,762

How to play Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues" on electric guitar

Play Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues" on electric guitar

Grab your electric guitar, strap, amp, and your pick and check out ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,165

How to do the "Bar Room Romeo" country western line dance

Do the "Bar Room Romeo" country western line dance

Learn how to do the "Bar Room Romeo" line dance with this tutorial ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 868

How to make a trestle for a model train set

Make a trestle for a model train set

Check out this instructional train model video that demonstrates how to make a trestle for a model railroad. Start with a little wood ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,467

How to get around Alaska

Get around Alaska

Check out this how-to video on wonderhowto.com to learn one of the best ways to get around the enormous state of Alaska. The largest ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 235

How to tone the lower body with lunges and squats

Tone the lower body with lunges and squats

This video is a look at thigh strengthening and toning and the 2 best ways to do that are lunges and squats. Let's start first with lunges ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
Views 175

How To Enjoy a Trip to Disneyland

Enjoy a Trip to Disneyland

Imagine getting Mickey Mouse's actual autograph; eating loads of ice-cream cones and sundaes; watching spectacular fireworks and having a ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 0
Views 115

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I'm not sure about the who, what, where, when or how...but man, this mountain climbing car is cool. More car customizations/mods: (HowTo).

Stunningly Slooooowwww Card Flourishes

Dimitri Arleri delivers a set of jaw-dropping card flourishes, performed at a slow pace to "an unidentified piece of ambient opera." Magicians, get ready to be inspired. Hint- the best ...

Go Go Sailor Moon! (and Beauty Guru Michelle Phan)

OK, so Halloween is over. However, I couldn't resist posting Michelle Phan's Sailor Moon/Manga makeup tutorial. Michelle makes amazing beauty tutorials (don't miss her Lady Gaga look!). Also... the ...

Knit the Periodic Table

Science geeks everywhere: the ultimate knitting pattern. Creator apinnick made this amazing sweater displaying the Periodic Table of Elements for her husband, a microbiologist working in the ...

Ignite Prey and Light Cigarettes With a Laser Burner

Looking for an (explosively) fun Thanksgiving project this week? Something that involves fire and lasers? Check it out. YouTube creator StyroPyro lights ten matches in 9 seconds with a modded laser ...

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