Midday Modeler – May 24th, 2023

Midday Modeler – May 24th. 2023. It’s an action packed episode of Midday Modeler this week! David invites Bryson to answer a viewer submitted question about switch layouts. Steve and Eric show off more progress to structures they’ve been working on.  Mitch gives an update on the “Built by Others” series. Cody and Steve takes […]

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Ask Trains.com compilation May 2023 part two

Ask Trains.com May compilation two: An image of a man standing next to a model train layout

Ask Trains.com compilation May 2023 part two: Cody Grivno answers viewer questions, including the optimal operating radii for HO scale freight cars, adapting cars to accomodate screw-mounted trucks, and more! Cody is also Joined by Brian Schmidt of Classic Trains and Roger Carp of Classic Toy Trains to help answer questions on Milwaukee Road Little […]

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Cass Scenic Railroad | Return to Durbin, W.Va.

Steam trains have been running at Durbin, W.Va., for the past 20 years. But if you look closely, this video captures double-headed Shay steam locomotives working up from Cass, W.Va., for the first time since 1985! Hop aboard for the sights and sounds on this special, restored route along the Greenbrier River. Want to see […]

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Working with NCE Switch-8 devices

In this episode, Ben shows how he used NCE Switch-8 devices to control turnouts on the upper staging yard of Model Railroader’s MR&T HO scale layout, with the goal of preparing the railroad for operating sessions. Be sure to follow the exclusive In The Workshop series for tips, tricks, tools, and clever insights, as demonstrated by various members of […]

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Working with NCE Switch-8 devices

In this episode, Ben shows how he used NCE Switch-8 devices to control turnouts on the upper staging yard of Model Railroader’s MR&T HO scale layout, with the goal of preparing the railroad for operating sessions. Be sure to follow the exclusive In The Workshop series for tips, tricks, tools, and clever insights, as demonstrated by various members of […]

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Midday Modeler – May 17th, 2023

Midday Modeler – May 17th. 2023. On this week’s episode of Midday Modeler, Cody and Eric explore a wide variety of modeling topics. Cody demonstrates how to use some household polishing agents to help apply decals to your models. Steve, Bryson, and Mitch give updates on various items they are working on for the project […]

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Olympia & Sand Creek, Episode 12 | Paint stripper. Retaining wall. Tunnel centered.

Our host proves that you don’t have to focus on just one thing for great lengths to find the fun in this hobby! This time out, he’s got a paint stripping project to tackle, retaining walls to install, and a tunnel to daylight a tad more. And if that’s not enough, David even discovers a […]

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Rocky Mountaineer in the Rockies

The Rocky Mountaineer began as a VIA Rail service in Canada in the late 1980s. Operating over Canadian National tracks from Vancouver, British Columbia to Jasper, Alberta, the service was privatized in 1990 and the Rocky Mountaineer now operates three routes in Canada and a new route in the United States. We caught up with […]

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