Off The Rails: Episode 8

One hand holding a straight edge on a piece of hobby wood, another hand holding a special hobby tool.

Host Gerry Leone introduces one handy dandy tool with a couple clever model railroad applications. In this episode, he’ll show and share how an inexpensive pounce wheel can make your modeling efforts more efficient and more accurate too! […]

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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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Chicago: the video!

Several trains and a truck in a complicated visual display.

Chicago is still the North American railroad capital, and Trains Magazine takes you there with this all-new DVD production. You’ll see heavy freights, fast passenger runs, and the transit system that takes a major city to work. Be sure to check out the companion issue: Chicago, America’s Railroad Capital. Both are available in January! […]

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Trains Presents: North Shore Scenic Railroad

Trains Magazine Assistant Editor Brian Schmidt takes you along for a look at the North Shore Scenic Railroad‘s operations in September 2016. The railroad, part of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, operates excursion trains on its line between Duluth and Two Harbors, Minn., with historic equipment from the Upper Midwest’s fallen flags. You’ll see Duluth, […]

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Bob’s Train Box: Episode 64

Bob Keller

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Bob Keller is back, and he’s making his list (checking it twice, of course) of new O and S scale offerings in the MR Workshop! In this episode, the products range from structures and freight cars to two new O gauge locomotives […]

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Trains Presents: Nashville Union Station

Nashville Union Station

Come along with Trains Magazine Editor Jim Wrinn as we look at this gem of the Music City. Nashville Union Station is a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of the city’s historic downtown. It’s also a magnificent railroad preservation project, and an excellent place to watch action on the adjacent CSX Transportation main line! […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 7

Man standing behind small table surrounded by model train layout holding small plastic box.

In this episode of Off The Rails, show host Gerry Leone gives you the hole truth, and nothing but the hole truth! Follow along as he shares his handy tips, tricks, tools, and techniques for making, enlarging, and finishing holes. And don’t miss a special appearance by another one of Gerry’s feline assistants! […]

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The Roundhouse: Episode 27

Hal Miller and Jerry Dziedcik

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Hal Miller brings you this single-stall edition featuring Model Railroader magazine contributor Jerry Dziedzic. Hal talks realistic model railroad operation with Jerry, who is veteran dispatcher for numerous layout operating sessions throughout the U.S. In the course of conversation, you’ll even hear […]

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