Modeler’s Spotlight Video for January 27, 2011– Inside Cody’s Office

Inside Cody's Office January 27 2011

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page No matter what the scale, locomotives perform better with clean wheels. This week associate editor Cody Grivno shows you his favorite wheel cleaning technique. He’ll also show you new locomotives, rolling stock, and other model railroading products. Viewer mail topics include airbrushing, suitcase […]

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Video: History according to Hediger 11

Train models in display case

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Season 2 of History according to Hediger will feature various items from the historical display cases at the Model Railroader offices. Senior editor Jim Hediger will share the background of these items. In this first episode you’ll learn about the red switcher of […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video for December 16, 2010 — Inside Cody’s Office

Modeler's Spotlight Video for December 16, 2010 -- Inside Cody's Office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This week Cody’s Office come to you from the Model Railroader workshop, as associate editor Cody Grivno helps test our new webcam. Cody took a break from his projects to interview editorial associate Eric Stelpflug as well as Classic Toy Trains senior editor […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for September 16, 2010

Inside Cody's Office for September 16, 2010

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody Grivno shows you some of the latest new products to arrive in the Model Railroader offices, including the new Digital Command Control (DCC) sound equipped Paragon2 Baldwin Centipede in HO scale from Broadway Limited Imports. Cody will also demonstrate how […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Interview with Pelle Søeborg

Interview with Pelle Søeborg

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Pelle Søeborg is a frequent contributor to Model Railroader magazine. Pelle talked with Model Railroader Editor Neil Besougloff about his Daneville & Donner River layout and his new modern-era Union Pacific HO model railroad in this interview from August 26, 2010. You’ll also […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video for May 27, 2010 — Inside Cody’s Office

Modeler's Spotlight Video for May 27, 2010 -- Inside Cody's Office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Learn an easy technique for adding ripple and waves effects to the rivers and creeks on your layout. Managing Editor David Popp shows you a river scene that he’s been detailing on the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. Associate Editor Cody Grivno interviews Bob […]

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Humping cars in Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard

Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard in North Platte, Neb., was named world’s largest rail yard by Guinness. The yard’s 2,850 acres includes two separate hump yards (eastbound and westbound) where freight cars are sorted and combined into new trains. From the top of the West Hump tower, watch cars move toward the crest of the hump, […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video for May 13, 2010 — Inside Cody’s Office

Modeler's Spotlight Video for May 13, 2010 -- Inside Cody's Office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Watch the special 100th episode of Cody’s Office. You’ll see a selection of new model railroading products, including a demonstration of Broadway Limited Imports Paragon2 HO I1sa steam locomotive. This model features Digital Command Control (DCC) and sound. Cody will also show you […]

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MR Insider: A Memorable MR Moment with Gerry Leone

Gerry Leone

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In celebration of Model Railroader magazine’s upcoming 1000th issue, we’ve captured candid comments and memorable moments straight from the staff and employees who helped the leading hobby resource reach this publishing milestone. MRVP Contributing Editor Gerry Leone shares a story. […]

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Making realistic roads

It’s my Railroad with Steve Brown Part 11

  Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP’s Steve “Regular Guy” Brown first shows his process for trimming the dock piling level with the paved pad, before sharing how he added finishing touches to both components of Port Smith. Plus, you’ll also see a sneak peek at the making […]

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