Model Railroader Expert tips video series

ROBERT BISS from CANADA said:

After over forty years in the hobby you can still learn better ways and tips to make a project easier. Thank you all for the great work.

GARY F BLADES from MARYLAND said:

As always, interesting how-to's, and a good variety of informative articles for all. I have been in HO railroading for 35 years and always find something new, or a different approach to something. Keep this Expert Series avail on the site for all to use repeatedly. This is another winner. Thanks.

ROBERT SKELLY from CANADA said:

4out 5 For Expert Tips video series, 4 out 5 for Cody's Office series. Keep up new approaches to presenting the Hobby and it's details. This keeps the interest for new and experienced Model Railroaders. Different presentations inspire to keep the Hobby in the fore front and on the cutting edge. Without this the Hobby would not be as progressive as it is. One person's idea inspires another person's idea. Hopefully the Expert Tips video series will always be available in its entirety, for reference and disclosure to backup articles in Model Railroader.

JOHN W NICKUM JR from MARYLAND said:

Excellent how to's. I hope you keep these videos on the website for future reference.

WALTER GAHM from NEW HAMPSHIRE said:

i like the videos they are very helpful i would to see more on scenery as i am new to ho model railroading

DENNIS CARUSO from NEW YORK said:

great tips, sharpens your skills when you take a refresher course like this and is an eye opener if your learning for the first time.

CHARLES SEMENUK from OHIO said:

Great stuff! I learned some new things and re-discovered things I had forgotten.

FRANK E MILLER from MASSACHUSETTS said:

I AM NEW AT HO GAUGE AND THESE VIDIOS HAVE BEEN A GREAT HELP TO ME IN PUTTING TOGETHER MY LAY OUT==I HOPE YOU CONTINUE WITH THEM==THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE HELP

TOM HALEK from TEXAS said:

Excellent tips and info. A big help!!!!

Thanks,

ROBERT R RAINEY from NEW YORK said:

I'm a long time subscriber and after modeling for so long I felt that not to much about modeling I had not seen or heard of, I was wrong.
The information here was really helpful. Perhaps some information on transition of grade would be helpful tow myself and someothers

GARY SCHREIBER from IOWA said:

Add some more of these great tips.

MICHAEL AMOROSO from NEW JERSEY said:

These are very helpful video's. I hope that you continue to add to them monthly.

DONALD WOHLGEMUTH from NEW YORK said:

After viewing all of the MR tips , I committed the typical novice mistake in not having table top high enough to allow for a working height under table while sitting on a low stool. Big Big mistake!!!

JOSH GALLIC from NEW JERSEY said:

2 things 1i noticed that most of these are from modeling tips from codys office 2 i would appreciate if you put new videos on every week or add all the codys office modeling tips that would be much appreciated thanks

MARK NOBLE from OHIO said:

It'd be great to see some tips on working with paint. What's the best way to ensure it's well mixed? How about tips on mixing it to various proportions? And should I mix only as much as I need - or do a big batch and try to save it in jars? MR videos do a great job of showing painting - but I'd like to see a video on set-up, storing, and cleanup (I saw the video on cleaning an airbrush) like paint storage and disposal.

JAMES BENSON from MAINE said:

Your tip on paintng clouds gave me the me the courage to paint them myself instead of hireing them painted, thanks.

JEFF DEMAAGD from MICHIGAN said:

I am thankful that it's all on one convenient page, the front page of MRR promotes this as a new series, but these are all videos that have been on the site for months and years.

ANTONIO LOPES from PORTUGAL said:

I've been reading several books from "K" in which some of these techniques are described, but definetely, one thing is to read about techniques, another is to see someone (experts) doing them. Very good, please keep on showing this stuff it helps a lot and completes the book articles.

WARREN SMITH from CALIFORNIA said:

This video series is very helpful and well done. I've been modeling for 50 years and your never to old to learn new methods and helpful hints

JONATHAN MARK HARRIS SR from ILLINOIS said:

Model Railroader Team,
Great clips. very helpful to have them organized and readily available!
Thanks, Mark

P. S. Sorry, but an old management ploy. Nobody ever gets a 5 or else they have no goals to strive for. You would get a 4.99 if I could.

BARRIE GRIFFITHS from AUSTRALIA (NSW) said:

As a newcomer to model railroading I think it an axcellent series. The Musical director however should be reprimanded???

JAMES ROBERTS III from VIRGINIA said:

Keep 'em coming and make them a little longer....MR hobbyists have a longer attention span!!....Thanks!

GARY SCHREIBER from IOWA said:

Keep the ideas coming I am ready for the next showing

KURT THOMAS from CALIFORNIA said:

What's the best method for making brick motor lines?

RICHARD CHILTON from IDAHO said:

I like this video list so I can see all your videos and choose a video without hunting through multiple sources to find it or happen upon a video by accident that I may not be able to find later. The only other suggestion I can think or is to fit the choices in a smaller space so a person dosn't need to scroll so much to find a topic but it isn't a big deal the way it is. Thank you for the effort to consolidate this list for us.

ERIC MANNING from CANADA said:

very usefull information!
keep them coming

PAUL R NEWHOUSE from ARKANSAS said:

This is a great tool for beginers. You shoud put on one DVD video and put it in hobby shops. I know that after some 50 years when I started back in the hobby I had forgotton a lot of the things you show. This would have been a great reminder. Today I would add it to my vedio library for quick referance. great show i give it a 5 star.

THOMAS H CHILDERS from WEST VIRGINIA said:

After over 50 years of Model Railroading this a GREAT article!!
This type info can draw new MODEL RAILROAD Intrest.
CODY does a great job at this. This makes me want to go to the train room

JOHN GERARDI from CONNECTICUT said:

Always great to pick up new tips. Keep up the good work.

LARRY L MILES from PENNSYLVANIA said:

while the magazine is very informative, it is much nicer hearing the guys talk about what they are doing. sometimes reading about something is not as clear as hearing about it . thanks.

BARRY WIDDOWSON from PENNSYLVANIA said:

Fantastic ideas for all, from novice to pro. Keep the tips coming as there are so many different ways to create small details.
This is what modeling is about, sharing ideas.

ALAN GORALSKI from ILLINOIS said:

I really like all of the scenery tips thus far, though more should be added, such as electrical accessories wiring et.al. streetlights,
signals, etc. Thanks for all the awesome tips and keep up the great work at MR.

BRIAN J BURNETT from KENTUCKY said:

Excelent job very informative Thanks.

WILLIAM INTELISANO from FLORIDA said:

Great section of tips,why not activate your old session of "symposiom on electronics" that was a very good topic,their is alot of electronics to enhance our layouts.

THOMAS LANDSMANN from MICHIGAN said:

Though I'm sure I've seen all these videos it's great to see them all in one simple to use list, it makes for easy reference that I'm sure I'll make good use of.
Thanks

RAD MCGUIRE from ALABAMA said:

Hi
Can you do a information video about MofW Vehicals

ERIC HALL from ARIZONA said:

It's nice to see all the videos like this.

E.G.Hall
www.GSMrr.net

CARL WILLI from said:

Truly enjoy watching the video clips and gleening the information contained within.

RUSS HAUGH from CANADA said:

When all else fails read the instructions, that really hit home when I reviewed 'basic airbrushing techniques.' A great help
my paint work is improving rapidly. Thanks.

NIKOLAOS KARYTIANOS from GREECE said:

Pity people that buy the magazine and are not subscribers cannot view them. You should do the same as the 'Astronomy' magazine does, offering an one month code to the buyers for accessing such content.

NICHOLAS MARCHESE from VIRGINIA said:

These tips are great. This morning it was extremely helpful, especially being stuck in the house with 20" of snow outside.

ROBERT FARRI from CONNECTICUT said:

Great series, keep them coming

JONATHAN MARK HARRIS SR from ILLINOIS said:

Jim, David, Cody and everyone else:

THANKS for the video's. I had forgotten several of the tips from the series.
Will they remain available on the web site?

Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

THOMAS EROH from PENNSYLVANIA said:

These are great helpful tips

BRUNO F GRAF from GERMANY said:

These tips: What a great idea. Very useful. Keep adding to the series please. At long last I see live how the experts use the NMRA gauge.

JAMES N SHOTZBERGER from PENNSYLVANIA said:

Excellent - very helpful to actually see the "how to" than to read about it (no matter how well it is written).

PABLO ROMERO from CHILE said:

Amazing!!, very useful information.

JAMES DONAHUE from MICHIGAN said:

A great, quick source of information on important topics. Great Job! A video on how to correct our own bloopers would be nice! This site, and the one on down-loadable track plans, has been enormously helpful. Any help with efficiently cutting plywood sub-roadbed?

JOHN M MEYER from INDIANA said:

I thougt the vidroes are very well done. Keep up the good work.

STEVE CIASTKO from said:

It is great to see all the Videos in one location. Now I can delete all of the e-mailed newsletter that feature Cody's Office. I held ont to them in case I needed to refer to them donw the road. Thanks for "Centralizing" the vids.

BURTON CROFUT from OREGON said:

Thank you.

JAMES POYNTER from CANADA said:

Very good information THANKS

DANIEL R SEPULVEDA from PUERTO RICO said:

Excellent format keep it coming.

LARRY HOAG from KANSAS said:

Great Idea Keep up the good work, Downloaded to file on my computer, now have at my fingertips.

TOM COMBS from CANADA said:

fantastic tips. when i tried to bend the brass parts i had to straighten them 2 or 3 times with pliers. this in N guage. not easy. other tips will be handy to. all tips are useful, so keep up the good work.

MARK NIETING from VIRGINIA said:

GREAT TIPS....thanks for doing this. It's another reason why MR is the leader in the hobby. (But I agree with others, the music isn't necessary.)

ROY BALMER from UNITED KINGDOM said:

Very helpfull keep up the good work.

CARLOS COSTA from PORTUGAL said:

All that tips are a Christmas gift? Excellent, excellent tips. I hope you keep this very good idea. Thankyou very much.

STEWART HUNTER from CALIFORNIA said:

Excellent tips! Ditch the music!

JERRY DUBAKA from ILLINOIS said:

Quick and easy and well presented is hard to beat.

ROBERT CALLAN from CANADA said:

This is an excellent series, I am very appreciative.
One that I would like to see is on couplers and their boxes.
When changing out couplers and their boxes and attempting to get them set to the proper height, what is the best way to hold the car and draft gear and calculate whether you will have to shim the box or trim the frame. My hands and fingers have lost some of their dextarity being an old guy and I find this quite difficult to figure out before committing to glue or screws. You sharpshooters must have a good tip on this. Thanks in advance.

RAY O'DONNELL from ALABAMA said:

Wow! I watched 3 or 4 of these clips and am amazed at the techniques I have learned. Should I need another viewing of the material; they are available on the website. Thank you MR and well done!

KARL LORENZ from CHILE said:

Great tips summary! Will be appreciated by all MR fans. As always you are setting the standards. Keep up with the great work.

JAMES BRUBAKER from ILLINOIS said:

I would like to see more scenery help videos. Great job on the others.

MICHAEL CHECOVICH from MASSACHUSETTS said:

Excellent tips and videos !

ROBERT LINEHAN from NEW YORK said:

Thanks for all your excellent series. It's always nice to learn something new from your expert staff. Keep on doing what you do the way you do it! Again, thanks.

THOMAS STURGEON from MICHIGAN said:

Excellent!!! Keep these coming. I agree with the comment on more scenery building tips.

ROBERT SNAJDER from NEW YORK said:

I thought the references to the original magazine articles,along with the video,was a good feature.

THOMAS REES from COLORADO said:

This series is a really great idea. I would like to see tips on adjusting coupler height and replacing old style couplers with modern knuckle types.

KEVIN ARBUCKLE from CANADA said:

Love it !!!!!! Keep it coming!!!

DANIEL J RAWERS from ILLINOIS said:

Well done. It looks like some of the material was gleaned from Cody's Office videos but it's good to have everything together in one comprehensive area to research.

No we just need a Cody's office "blooper highlight" video!

RONALD BARR from FLORIDA said:

Koodos to the staff of Model Railroading. Is David Popp responsible for this ? Regardless very good ideal.

BART OVERTON from ILLINOIS said:

Great information. Keep them coming.

RAMON DELGADO from said:

Great tips boys.

RAMON DELGADO from DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

KIM DUKE-YERMAN from FLORIDA said:

Great Series of Videos. Could you do one on how to use a multi-meter in relationship to layout track & wiring?

Thanks

DAVE GANZ from PENNSYLVANIA said:

Nice video. I would like to see some videos on installing DCC in different locos. Keep up the good work.

ED BOLAND from VIRGINIA said:

ALL VIDEOS ARE VERY HELPFUL.

ROY BECKER from NORTH CAROLINA said:

This is good stuff, better that "Snapple." I am looking forward to additional items.

TREVOR PALCZYNSKI from ILLINOIS said:

Could you guys do a video on how to install DCC decoders in steam engines? I have an IHC 2-6-0 Mother Hubbard, but I'm having a hard time installing a DCC decoder.

MARCELO BARBOSA from BRAZIL said:

Thanks God! These videos are simply fantastic!

PAT MOORE from MINNESOTA said:

Fantastic Series of information on all aspects of the model series.
It was very informative and helpful.

DAVID SMITH from NEW YORK said:

Excellent addition to your website. I would also like to see more scenery and scene detailing tips in the future.

RICH WOODRUFF from WASHINGTON said:

Thank you for putting all these modeling tips into one place where we can access them as needed as we progress in building our railroads. I've watched most off these in Cody's office and in your workshop but now they will be available anytime. What a great resource! Thank you MR staff.

GARY WISE from SOUTH CAROLINA said:

these are great little videos i now now how to add momteum

JOHN ZELINSKY from NEW JERSEY said:

Interesting tips are always worthwhile. Have you published Model Railroad Tips broken down into Track Tips, Scenery Tips, Weathering Tips, etc. and indexed for quick reference in one book or on-line??

STEVEN HOSHEL from CANADA said:

Great series guys. Lots of good information.

STEVE MOORE from said:

Cody and David
Thanks for resurrecting our memory of these great modeling tips.

GARY SCHREIBER from IOWA said:

I also think more scenery tips would be great.

CHARLES MUNAO from said:

These tips are very helpful. Great Job!
I would like to see some tips regarding the prevention of N scale steam locomotives derailing on turnouts.

RANDY VEST from UTAH said:

Great tips gentlemen!

MICHAEL PICCO from CALIFORNIA said:

I would like to see a video series that takes us from initial layout design, benchwork design and considerations, laying track/roadbed, scenery design and considerations, scenery installation and wiring for DCC. Granted that some of this might be a duplicate of previous work, however, it would be most helpful for the beginner/novice to see how a single multi-level layout comes together!

KENT DAVIS from FLORIDA said:

Fantistic. Good information.

JOHN GARDINER IV from UTAH said:

I think more Scenery tips could be useful to balance everything out.