Model Railroad Operations: Caboose Operations

model trains on a layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The extensive legacy of Contributing Editor Andy Sperandeo continues in his final episode of this series. In this MRVP exclusive video, he imparts information about the prototype, before demonstrating how to perform specific caboose movements on a model railroad of any size or […]

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Model Railroad Operations: Caboose Operations

model trains on a layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The extensive legacy of Contributing Editor Andy Sperandeo continues in his final episode of this series. In this MRVP exclusive video, he imparts information about the prototype, before demonstrating how to perform specific caboose movements on a model railroad of any size or […]

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Layout Visit: Paul Dolkos’ Baltimore Harbor District in HO scale

Paul Dolkos' Baltimore Harbor District in HO scale

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page You’ve seen Paul Dolkos’ meticulous work featured in the December 2015 and January 2016 issues of Model Railroader magazine. In this MR Video Plus exclusive layout visit, you’ll now have the chance to tour his entire 17 x 29-foot Baltimore Harbor District HO […]

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Layout Visit: Paul Dolkos’ Baltimore Harbor District in HO scale

Paul Dolkos' Baltimore Harbor District in HO scale

You’ve seen Paul Dolkos’ meticulous work featured in the December 2015 and January 2016 issues of Model Railroader magazine. In this MR Video Plus exclusive layout visit, you’ll now have the chance to tour his entire 17 x 29-foot Baltimore Harbor District HO scale layout! Join Paul as he guides you around the operating model […]

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Ask MR bonus: Waybills and operating forms

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Download waybills and engine and caboose assignment cards for your model railroad operating sessions. Learn about routing non-revenue equipment in the new Ask MR column in the December 2015 Model Railroader. You can also download these waybills and operating forms, including contributing editor Tony Koester’s caboose assignment card and engine assignment card as well as […]

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DCC Programming: episode 16 – Building a locomotive roster

Dana Kawala and Ben Lake continue demonstrating JMRI (Java Model Railroad Interface).

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Hosts Dana Kawala and Ben Lake continue demonstrating how JMRI (Java Model Railroad Interface) can be used to put a home computer to good use on your model railroad. In this episode, the specific conversation focuses on DecoderPro, a tool that makes DCC […]

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Model Railroad Operations: Using bell and whistle sounds

locomotive on a model railroad layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The command control sound effects offered on many new locomotive models are far more than just “cool” features. As Model Railroader magazine’s contributing editor Andy Sperandeo demonstrates in this video, the bell and whistle sounds can be used in a prototypical manner to […]

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