Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for September 2016

Cody sitting at his desk, that has trains on it, pointing his finger at the camera

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out the latest HO and N scale model railroading products to arrive at the Model Railroader offices in this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. You’ll see a quick demo of Kato’s new SD40-2, using the firm’s Sound Box controller. Associate editor Cody […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for July 2016

Cody sitting at his desk with a train, a structure, and a light accessory

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody Grivno answers your viewer questions, including one about the 2017 Model Railroader staff project layout, in this month’s Cody’s Office. You’ll get a sneak peek of the Model Railroader staff’s Milwaukee Road Beer Line extension. In his modeling tip, Cody […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for June 2016

Inside Cody's Office for June 2016

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page New locomotives, model railroading books, and more highlight this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will also show his method for painting model railroad turnouts on the staff’s new Beer Line extension. Viewer mail this month deals with […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for May 2016

Inside Cody's Office for May 2016

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody Grivno gives you a sneak peek of the Digital Command Control (DCC) and sound equipped Atlas HO scale General Electric Dash 8-40B/BW locomotives and highlights other new model railroading products to arrive at the Model Railroader offices. In his modeling […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for February 2016

Inside Cody's Office for February 2016

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Several new locomotives and freight cars arrived at the Model Railroader offices this month, including new modern-era diesels from Wm. K. Walthers and Kato USA. You’ll even get a quick demo of the SoundTraxx Digital Command Control (DCC)-equipped Walthers locomotive. Associate editor Cody […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for January 2016

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out new HO and N scale freight cars and locomotives with Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno. Cody will also give you tips for weathering roadways with paint and an airbrush as he puts the finishing touches on his N scale T-Trak […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for December 2015

Cody holding a book and singing

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out a new Digital Command Control (DCC) sound equipped HO scale locomotive and more new model train products with associate editor Cody Grivno. Right on time for the holiday season, Cody will also give you some tips for cleaning model train set […]

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Cody’s Office Special: Interview with Shane Wilson of ScaleTrains.com

Interview with Shane Wilson of ScaleTrains.com

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page At a special event prior to Trainfest 2015, new model railroad manufacturer ScaleTrains.com debuted several all-new products, including an HO scale Union Pacific 8,500 hp “Big Blow” gas-turbine locomotive. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno had a chance to talk with ScaleTrains.com president, […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for November 2015

Inside Cody's Office for November 2015

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno is back in the workshop where he will show you the difference between Dullcote and fixative when weathering a model with pastel powders. He’ll also show you a selection of new model railroad products, including a quick […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for October 2015

Inside Cody's Office for October 2015

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page A sound-equipped U-boat and new DVDs are among the new model railroading products featured in this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will also show you tips for effectively modeling mortar lines on structure models by using a […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for August 2015

Inside Cody's Office for August 2015

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode associate editor Cody Grivno will show you the RIP track on the Model Railroader staff’s club layout, the HO scale Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. He’ll also give you some tips for fixing up your freight car models, including adding coupler […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for July 2015

Cody at his desk holding a wiring your model railroad book.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Get a first look at the new ESU LokSound Digital Command Control (DCC) equipped GP60 from Fox Valley Models and other new HO and N scale model railroading products in this month’s Cody’s Office. Associate editor Cody Grivno will also show you a […]

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