The Roundhouse host Hal Miller brings Model Railroader magazine notables Neil Besougloff and Tony Koester to the table. The topic of discussion relates to rising talents who are working to bring The World’s Greatest Hobby to the next level! […]
If you enjoyed the first episode of Taking Care of Business featuring Morristown & Erie Railway crews, just wait ’til you see the second! In this exclusive, contributing editor Charlie Conway continues capturing real railroad operation, and its challenges, as work proceeds throughout a day on the rails! […]
Take a look at the final month of Norfolk Southern subsidiary Triple Crown Services, before its 2015 retrenchment. You’ll see a variety of motive power with this unique RoadRailer freight equipment that is now largely retired. Only from Trains Magazine! For another look at the Triple Crown RoadRailer trains, check out our Triple Crown’s Fort […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Thanks to an abundance of inquiries last month, host David Popp had plenty to address in this extended-length June 2017 episode of Ask MRVP! David, along with help from Cody Grivno, Kent Johnson, and Ben Lake, tackles hobby questions regarding layout operation, turnouts, […]
Take a look at the railroad with the magenta stripes: the Aberdeen Carolina & Western. You’ll see both freight and excursion trains on this North Carolina treasure. Be sure to check out our feature story in the June 2017 issue of Trains, too! […]
Join Trains Magazine Editor Jim Wrinn at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer for the May 2017 unveiling of the restored Texas! The famous 4-4-0, which pursued the General in the Great Locomotive Chase, will be on display at the Atlanta History Center in late 2017. You’ll see the locomotive following its cosmetic restoration, […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Hear the rumble of a new HO scale GP10 diesel and learn how to spruce up your model railroad scenery with Woodland Scenics Dust Dabber in this episode of Cody’s Office. In addition, Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno shows you a selection […]
In this final installment, Model Railroader magazine’s Eric White addresses how to prepare parts for painting, apply paint using an airbrush, reassemble the truck, and add decals, all before putting the 1940s era cement truck into service on MR’s HO scale Beer Line layout. After watching Eric’s two videos, check out the related story in […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page From manual ground throws to DCC decoders, there are countless options for controlling how turnouts are thrown on your layout. In this video, Gerry Leone shares how to assemble and install a simple touch-sensitive button to swing those switch points! For additional information, […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Warmer temps, Hawaiian shirts, and… (wait for it) turnout questions are back! In this May 2017 episode of Ask MRVP, host David Popp addresses a question regarding Pelle Søeborg’s scenery, installing backdrops, battery-powered trains, and much more! If you’re curious about these topics, […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Can you believe Gerry Leone made it through an entire year of hosting Off The Rails?! In this episode, host Gerry Leone and his furry friends take time to thank the loyal followers of the show, award a special OTR gift to one […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Minute structure details in one minute (or so)! That’s exactly what host Gerry Leone covers in this episode of Off The Rails. This month Gerry starts from the bottom of a structure, and shares a quick way to add doorknobs. He then turns […]
