Midday Modeler — 06.08.2022 recorded LIVE

Orange, black, and white painted passenger train on a curve.

Midday Modeler — 06.08.2022. This week Cody Grivno and Eric White host our weekly Midday Modeler video from the MR&T model train layout in the heart of Kalmbach Media in Waukesha, Wis. This week, Eric takes you behind the scenes for what happens in a during a product review video. Cody shows us around the Milwaukee, […]

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Which manufacturer currently makes an N scale Shay steam locomotive?

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Cody explains where to find an N scale Shay steam locomotive in this video of Ask Trains. Do you need help finding locomotive models, or would you like to learn more about full-size trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com for magazine subscribers and Trains.com members, where […]

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Midday Modeler — 06.01.2022

Two men talking in a workshop.

Midday Modeler — 06.01.2022: On this episode of Midday Modeler, David Popp hosts a cavalcade of guests with interests ranging from adhesives to N scale, and beginners tips. Special guests this week include Hal Miller, Rene Schweitzer, Brian Schmidt, Jenny Freeland, and more! Midday Modeler is a new, regular video segment, recorded live and unscripted […]

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Visiting Rapido – Bus and Train Tour

Visiting Rapido – Bus and Train Tour | When David Popp and Ben Lake recently traveled north of the Canadian Border to explore all that’s new with Jason Shron, President of Rapido Trains Inc., they were treated to a special sidetrack trip. On their way to see what new N and HO scale models Rapido […]

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Where can you purchase PIKO America track and turnouts?

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Cody explains where to order from in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions about sourcing products for your model railroad, or would you like to learn more about full-size trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com for magazine subscribers and Trains.com members, where […]

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Midday Modeler — 05.25.2022

Two men facing a camera next to a model train layout.

Midday Modeler — 05.25.2022 — This week is Model Railroader’s first live streamed “fun run” around the MR&T model train layout. MR&T officially stands for Milwaukee, Racine & Troy — a fictitious railroad based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Unofficially, the letters represent Model Railroader and Trains — for the two original magazines that formed the core of Kalmbach Media’s early […]

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Midday Modeler — 05.18.2022 — hosted by Hal Miller

Red, yellow, and silver locomotive model close-up.

Midday Modeler — 05.18.2022 — This week hosted by Hal Miller. This week Hal and company offer up modeling tips, tricks, and updates. Hal and Cody Grivno start off with a review of new shiny red and chrome Santa Fe locomotives in large scale. Hal offers up smoke fluid demonstrations. David Popp and Brian Schmidt […]

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Midday Modeler — 05.11.2022

Two men speaking at a counter.

Midday Modeler — 05.11.2022 — in this episode, Hal Miller, Cody Grivno, and Eric White talk about the modeling, toy trains, and Model Railroader! Midday Modeler is a new, regular video segment, recorded live and unscripted at Kalmbach Media beginning in February 2022. The segment features Kalmbach Media staff modeling and talking about model railroads in a […]

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What is the dome for on the Walthers Plymouth diesel switcher?

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Cody Grivno explains what the part is for on this model in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions on parts of model railroad equipment, or would you like to learn more about prototype trains? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular video feature of Trains.com for magazine subscribers and […]

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How do you match factory lettering?

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Cody Grivno answers “Where can I find information on the correct style and size of lettering for specific railroads?” in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions about re-lettering your model trains, or would you like to know more about prototype railroading? Send us an email at: AskTrains@trains.com ………………………………… Ask Trains is a regular […]

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