Welcome to the Beginner On-Demand Education Room

The On-Demand Education Room provides video education on a wide variety of model railroad topics. This room features pre-recorded videos covering many model railroad topics. You can view them on your schedule and you can further your model railroad talents.

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Why Model Railroading is the World’s Greatest Hobby

In this video, hosted by television star Michael Gross, learn why many consider model railroading to be the World's Greatest Hobby.

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Building Your First Model Railroad

In this video, hosted by television star Michael Gross, the World's Greatest Hobby program teaches you how to build your first model railroad. From benchwork to laying track to scenery to building structures, you'll learn everything you need to get started building your first model railroad.

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Build a family model train layout part 1

Learn how to build basic frame benchwork for your model railroad

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Build a family model train layout part 2

How to build a foam scenery base for a model railroad

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Build a family model train layout part 3

How to lay and wire sectional model railroad track

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Build a family model train layout part 4

How to add buildings and roads to the model railroad

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Build a family model train layout part 5

Add hills and trees to the model railroad scenery

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Build a family model train layout bonus

How to build a plastic model railroad structure kit

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Michael Broggie presents the Walt Disney Railroad Story

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