Trains Presents: North Carolina Transportation Museum tour

Join us for a brief look at some of the rolling stock at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, N.C. You’ll see part of the steam collection, restoration work underway, and a guest appearance by a mighty 4-8-4, Norfolk & Western No. 611. The museum is located at Southern Railway’s largest steam repair shop. […]

Read More…

City Terminal & Transfer Series: Episode 8 Filler

Kent laying down foam.

In this installment of our O gauge City Terminal & Transfer Railway series, Kent expands The Big City limits by extending the elevated sections over the tracks and out to the edge of the layout. After that, he then fills in a few gaps with yet another type of foam! […]

Read More…

Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for June 2018

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Kick off summer with the June episode of Cody’s Office. This month Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will show you big steam in HO scale, a big diesel in N scale, and much more. Later, Cody joins senior editor Dana Kawala down […]

Read More…

Cody’s Workshop: Episode 28 Well Cars Weathering with Decals

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 28

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, host Cody Grivno presents his techniques for using an airbrush and water-slide decals to add realistic weathering effects to the five units of a Kato N scale articulated well car set. Along the way, he’ll also share plenty of modeling […]

Read More…

Off The Rails: Episode 27

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 27

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page From the biggest blades to sharp-edge, foil-cutting snippets, host Gerry Leone trims the topic of hobby saws down to size! Watch this episode of OTR to learn which saws make Gerry’s cut of the ideal products to keep at your workbench or layout. […]

Read More…

Let’s Make A Scene: Episode 7

Let’s Make a Scene with Kathy Millatt Part 7

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Kathy Millatt puts you on the route to successfully modeling muddy rural roads for your layout. Here again, brown floor tile grout plays a key role in making the ruts look so realistic. Watch and learn her tips, tricks, and […]

Read More…

Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 39 – Arizona Spring Training

Man stand in front of a diesel locomotive in a rail yard.

Host Drew Halverson, Charlie Conway, and a motley crew meet in the Arizona desert for a VIP visit to the Copper Basin Railway. In this episode, CBR president L.S. “Jake” Jacobson brings the guys to an active bridge replacement site, hosts a hi-rail tour of the line, and even gets Drew set for a cab […]

Read More…

Ask MRVP: Episode 36

David Popp and co-host Charlie Conway have a conversation while standing in front of the N scale Canadian Canyons layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host David Popp brings out the Hawaiian shirt and special co-host for this summertime episode of Ask MRVP! MRVP’s own Charlie Conway rides along to help answer your inquires related to trackwork, pink insulation foam board, wiring, scenery, and more. Watch, learn, enjoy, […]

Read More…

City Terminal & Transfer Series: Episode 7 – Foam Foundation

Kent holding a foam panel.

Kent really likes working foam materials into various parts of the layouts he builds, including the O gauge City Terminal & Transfer Railway. After installing the layout’s pink foam tabletop, KJ turns to a different type of foam product made by Woodland Scenics. Follow along as he shows how to use foam risers and inclines […]

Read More…

City Terminal & Transfer Series: Episode 6 – City Planners

Kent Johnson and Bob Keller working on urban scenery.

Now that the trackwork is in place on the City Terminal & Transfer Railway, Kent Johnson and Bob Keller turn their attention to planning the urban scenery. In this video, you’ll see how careful consideration of a structure’s footprint allows the guys to place a wide array of city and industrial structures made by Menards, […]

Read More…

Trains Presents: Big Boy No. 4018 at the Museum of the American Railroad

Union Pacific Big Boy no. 4018

Take a look at Big Boy No. 4018 at the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco, Texas, with Trains correspondent Hayley Enoch and museum President Bob LaPrelle. You’ll learn what makes the Lone Star State’s lone preserved Big Boy special! For more Big Boy video, check out Big Boy: On the Road to Restoration, […]

Read More…