Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for March. part 1

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page A Multi-Max auto rack from Atlas Model Railroad Co. in HO and a SoundTraxx Econami-equipped N scale diesel from Bachmann Trains highlight this episode of Cody’s Office. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will also show you an Accurail gondola kit that’s custom-decorated for […]

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Atlas Trainkids Amtrak Acela passenger train set

Atlas Trainkids Amtrak Acela passenger train set

Atlas Model Railroad Co. hopes to recruit a new generation of hobbyists into model railroading with its new Trainkids line. The first offering under this new brand is a passenger train set inspired by Amtrak’s high-speed Northeast Corridor train, the Acela Express. The set comes with a battery-powered locomotive/first-class car set, two more passenger cars, […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video – Inside Cody’s Office for February 2020, part 2

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page See and hear a new ESU LokSound-equipped N scale GE Dash 9-44CW from ScaleTrains.com in Cody’s Office, part 2 for February 2020. You’ll also learn about a new HO caboose from Atlas and a new rail-served industry title from Kalmbach Books. At the […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for February 2020

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Starting with this episode in February 2020, Cody’s Office will be brought to you twice a month. In this episode, Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will show you a selection of new model railroading products, including a quick demo of a sound-equipped Atlas […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for January 2020

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno demonstrates a Model Rectifier Corp. Prodigy Advanced Squared DCC system, a new narrow gauge steam locomotive from Bachmann Trains, and other new products to arrive at the Model Railroader offices this month. He even takes the new AtlasTrainKids […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for January 2020

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno demonstrates a Model Rectifier Corp. Prodigy Advanced Squared DCC system, a new narrow gauge steam locomotive from Bachmann Trains, and other new products to arrive at the Model Railroader offices this month. He even takes the new AtlasTrainKids […]

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Atlas N scale NJ Transit commuter train

Atlas HO scale NJ Transit ALP-45DP and Bombardier cars

Atlas N scale ALP-45DP locomotive performance charts Atlas N scale NJ Transit commuter train The trailer cars feature full interiors, with toilet and cab details where appropriate. Couplers are truck-mounted except at the cab end of the cab car. The cab car has operating headlight, ditch lights, and marker lights. N Scale fans of modern […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video–Inside Cody’s Office for December 2019

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The Model Rectifier Corp. Throttlepack 9950 works with N, HO, O, and large scales, and is also designed to smoothly operate Digital Command Control and sound equipped locomotives. Check out this powerful new throttle, a DCC sound equipped Athearn HO scale EMD SD45T-2 […]

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