Building Bay Junction 17

Cody Grivno next to layout

Lots of work is taking place on the Model Railroader staff’s Bay Junction model train layout. Associate editor Cody Grivno has installed his United Cooperative grain elevator, while senior editor Dana Kawala describes building the fertilizer plant that will be located in front of the scene. Managing editor David Popp will also show how the […]

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Terry Johnson’s O gauge layout action

After watching this video, be sure to check out his other clips, especially the one titled “Special Effects” that highlights the computerized special effects on his layout which include sunset, stars, cricket sounds, a storm with wind, rain, lightening and thunder, fog, sunrise, and chirping birds […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Interview with Pelle Søeborg

Interview with Pelle Søeborg

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Pelle Søeborg is a frequent contributor to Model Railroader magazine. Pelle talked with Model Railroader Editor Neil Besougloff about his Daneville & Donner River layout and his new modern-era Union Pacific HO model railroad in this interview from August 26, 2010. You’ll also […]

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Pennsy and Santa Fe 2-10-4’s in Ohio

Two steam locomotives on freight train

Watch video clips of Pennsy and Santa Fe 2-10-4’s from the Herron Rail Video program “Pennsylvania Glory, Part 2.” The PRR leased 12 5011-class engines from Santa Fe in summer 1956 for use on the Columbus-Sandusky line, where they worked beside PRR’s own J1’s. The Fall 2010 issue of Classic Trains features a study of […]

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Atlas O bulkhead flatcar

Screen shot of O scale freight car on wood workshop bench

The Atlas O 68-foot bulkhead flatcar is back in new paint schemes and road numbers. Model Railroader magazine Senior Editor Cody Grivno hosts our latest product review video, taking an in-depth look at the Trainman series model. Features on the bulkhead flatcar include side stake pockets, simulated tie loops, a fish-belly center sill, pull plates, […]

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