Midday Modeler — 10-26-2022 — live from the Workshop

In this episode of Midday Modeler — 10-26-22 David Popp and co-host Hal Miller, invite a few folks from the Editorial staff to show off their best railroading/model railroading finds. Plus, a special announcement about the upcoming new Trains.com Video platform. Midday Modeler is a new, regular video segment, recorded on-site and unscripted from Kalmbach […]

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Midday Modeler — 10-12-2022 — Illinois Railway Museum

In this episode of Midday Modeler — 10-12-22 The Crew is reporting from the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, Ill. A tour of the museum and some interviews with staff ensue. Midday Modeler is a new, regular video segment, recorded on-site and unscripted from Kalmbach Media beginning in February 2022. The segment features Kalmbach Media […]

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Midday Modeler — 10-05-2022 — recorded in Rochelle, Ill

In this episode of Midday Modeler — 10-05-22 Bryson Sleppy and Brian Schmidt are reporting from the Rail Park in Rochelle, Illinois. A tour of the park and layout discussions ensue. Plus, a special “drop-in” from another Trains.com staff member! Midday Modeler is a new, regular video segment, recorded on-site and unscripted from Kalmbach Media […]

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Midday Modeler — 09-28-2022 — recorded in the Workshop

In this episode of Midday Modeler — 09-28-2022 Bryson Sleppy shows off the new Blunami Bluetooth Decoder. Cody Grivno demonstrates how to jazz up your layout with a variety of signage. Midday Modeler is a new, regular video segment, recorded on-site and unscripted from Kalmbach Media beginning in February 2022. The segment features Kalmbach Media […]

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Meet Carl Swanson, Trains Magazine Editor

Two men seated in a video studio with dramatic lighting.

Meet Carl Swanson in this first-ever installment of Q&A with the Editors. Yes, Trains Magazine Editor Carl Swanson speaks with Digital Editor Steve Sweeney about his time at Kalmbach, interests in railroading, and – of course – his leadership role at Trains Magazine. This video series is exclusively for Trains.com Unlimited Members to get to […]

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Midday Modeler — 09-21-2022 — recorded from David Popp’s house

In this episode of Midday Modeler — 09-21-2022 we are at David Popp’s house where David and co-host, Eric White, provide a tour of the latest layout projects (including an Olympia update). A few viewer questions from last week’s episode are answered. David also shows off his slot car tracks and game room! Midday Modeler […]

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