Video Step by Step: Build a low-relief structure part 1

Cody Grivno building a low-relief structure kit.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this installment of Video Step by Step, Cody Grivno shows you how to build a low-relief structure kit that fits between the tracks and the backdrop. In part 1 he covers assembling plastic kits and basic painting. […]

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Thin Branch Series: Introduction and operation of our HO scale branch line

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The Thin Branch is an HO scale addition to Model Railroader‘s Virginian project railroad. This video introduces the project and also explains how a typical operating session on the Thin Branch works. […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 1 – February 2013

Cody Grivno sitting at his workbench

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Periodically we’ll visit the workshop and let you hang out with Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno to see his latest modeling projects. In episode 1, Cody shows you his technique for airbrushing wheelsets, and he has a cool new way to cut […]

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DCC Programming: episode 5 – Working with speed tables

Dana Kawala working with speed tables.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Host Dana Kawala continues the discussion on using speed tables to match the operating speeds of two or more DCC-equipped locomotives as closely as possible. Dana also shares a quicker alternate approach that uses forward and reverse trim functions. […]

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The Roundhouse, Episode 3

Hal Miller

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this installment of The Roundhouse, our video talk show, host Hal Miller engages Neil Besougloff and Dana Kawala on topics including realistic or minimalistic scenery, need–to–have accessories, picks for “best ever” freight locomotives, and more. […]

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The Roundhouse, Episode 4

Hal Miller, Drew Halverson, and Cody Grivno

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this video edition of The Roundhouse, host Hal Miller is joined by Cody Grivno and Drew Halverson to debate which is better, film or digital photography, who the best railfan photographer was, the best modern locomotive paint scheme, and more. […]

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The Roundhouse, Episode 2

Neil Besougloff

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this video episode of The Roundhouse, host Hal Miller chats with guests Neil Besougloff and Dana Kawala about radio control operation, Digital Command Control, bomb-proof benchwork, and a lot more. Join in the fun by posting your thoughts on these questions in […]

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The Roundhouse: Episode 6 featuring Tony Koester and Neil Besougloff

Tony Koester and Neil Besgouloff

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Roundhouse host Hal Miller chats with guests Tony Koester and Neil Besougloff. Topics for debate in this episode include often overlooked things on a layout, operating practices, as well as the question, “what would you model if you could do anything?” Also, watch […]

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