Codys Office 200th episode special video

Cody Grivno’s Office Episode 200

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page For more than 8 years, associate editor Cody Grivno has presented modeling railroading tips and more than 1,200 new model railroad products. Model Railroader Video Plus favorites Drew Halverson and Hal Miller add play-by-play commentary and Jenny Maaske practices her referee skills in […]

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New model trains for the week of January 19, 2017

Atlas Model Railroad HO scale 1932 American Railway Association boxcar

Atlas Model Railroad HO scale 1932 American Railway Association boxcar HO scale freight cars 1932 American Railway Association boxcar. New paint schemes: Soo Line (modern), Erie (1945 repaint), Pennsylvania RR (fictional paint scheme on two road numbers), Missouri Pacific (“Route of the Eagles” slogan), Roberval Saguenay, Seaboard Air Line (1934-37 scheme), and Western Maryland. Three […]

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Quick Look: Micro-Trains N scale Airslide hopper

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Micro-Trains N scale Airslide hopper Price: $27.95 to $29.75 Manufacturer Micro-Trains Line Co. 351 Rogue River Pkwy. Talent, OR 97540-1200 www.micro-trains.com Era: 1970 to present Road names: Norfolk Southern (post-1982 company), BNSF Ry. (buffer service), CSX, and General American. Two road numbers per scheme. Comments: A General American Transportation Corp. 4,180-cubic-foot- capacity Airslide covered hopper […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 21

David Popp wearing a Hawaiian shirt and standing in the MR&T layout room at Kalmbach Media.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Mele Kalikimaka? David Popp and his wild Hawaiian shirts are back for this mid-winter episode of your favorite Q&A show! This month on Ask MRVP, several special subscribers will receive direct answers to inquiries regarding benchwork, trackwork, wiring, scenery, and even layout operation! […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 21

David Popp wearing a Hawaiian shirt and standing in the MR&T layout room at Kalmbach Media.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Mele Kalikimaka? David Popp and his wild Hawaiian shirts are back for this mid-winter episode of your favorite Q&A show! This month on Ask MRVP, several special subscribers will receive direct answers to inquiries regarding benchwork, trackwork, wiring, scenery, and even layout operation! […]

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Rapido N scale EMD FL9

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Rapido’s N scale EMD FL9 A split die-cast metal frame surrounds the motor and flywheels. Driveshafts transfer power to the trucks, driving four of the five axles, just like the prototype. N scale modelers who want to model commuter operations on the New York, New Haven & Hartford don’t have to pine for the HO […]

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Quick Look: Atlas N scale FMC boxcar

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Atlas N scale FMC boxcar Price: $23.95 (undecorated, $18.95) Manufacturer Atlas Model Railroad Co. 378 Florence Ave. Hillside, NJ 07205 www.atlasrr.com Era: late 1980s to present (as painted) Road names: Burlington Northern; Atlanta & St. Andrews Bay; Atlantic & Western; Cadiz RR; Escanaba & Lake Superior; Lake Erie, Franklin & Clarion; Port Huron & Detroit; […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 20

David Popp standing in front of Model Railroader's HO scale Virginian Ry. layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host David Popp gets to enjoy his early Xmas gift – Go Cubs! But he also makes sure YOU receive a few stocking stuffers too! This month on Ask MRVP you’ll get to enjoy thorough responses to hobby-related questions regarding wiring a turnout […]

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