Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for November 2016

Inside Cody's Office for November 2016

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno heads down to the staff layout for a quick demo of the new HO scale New Haven 8600-series coaches from Rapido Trains. You’ll also see other new HO and N scale model train cars from Atlas, Fox […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 7

Man standing behind small table surrounded by model train layout holding small plastic box.

In this episode of Off The Rails, show host Gerry Leone gives you the hole truth, and nothing but the hole truth! Follow along as he shares his handy tips, tricks, tools, and techniques for making, enlarging, and finishing holes. And don’t miss a special appearance by another one of Gerry’s feline assistants! […]

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The Roundhouse: Episode 27

Hal Miller and Jerry Dziedcik

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Hal Miller brings you this single-stall edition featuring Model Railroader magazine contributor Jerry Dziedzic. Hal talks realistic model railroad operation with Jerry, who is veteran dispatcher for numerous layout operating sessions throughout the U.S. In the course of conversation, you’ll even hear […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Building Model Railroad Wood Structures: Finishing Wood Surfaces

Wayne Wesolowski and Allen Keller

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this MRVP vintage video, hosts Wayne Wesolowski and Allen Keller first look at how to prepare wood material for an ideal finish. Wayne then goes on to demonstrate various ways to apply realistic weathering effects on wood structure kits and railroad models. […]

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Charlie’s Trackside Postcards – Columbia Gorge: Chasing the Wishram Local

Orange-painted locomotives face into low-angled sunlight with a river and rocky shoreline in the background.

The exploration of the Columbia River Gorge rolls on when Charlie and Tom Danneman latch on to a BNSF local. This train is no slow poke, so the two must pick up the pace to chase the intriguing motive power on the point! […]

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Charlie’s Trackside Postcards – Columbia Gorge: Gateway to the Oregon Trunk

A distant train as seen from a high vantage point in full sunshine.

Continuing their trek along the Columbia River Gorge, Charlie and Tom Danneman bounce from BNSF tracks to view trains on the Union Pacific main line. Follow along as the railroad action and the duo rise to new heights! […]

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Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 33 – Going to Chicago’s Railroad Hotspots

A single day trip to America’s Railroad Capital just isn’t enough to take in all of the trackside action the Windy City has to offer. So naturally, host Drew Halverson and his Crew made several return treks to great railfanning locations like Blue Island, Rondout, Roosevelt Road, and more! You won’t want to miss the […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 19

David Popp standing next to a table that has a small Christmas tree and trains set up to run around it.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page ‘Tis the season for trainsets… and questions about getting them ready for the holidays! This month, MRVP answer man David Popp fields those questions, along with others related to switch machines, N scale coupler conversion, applying decals, railroad industries, cleaning track, layout wiring, […]

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Trains Presents: CN in Stevens Point, Wis.

freight train

Trains Magazine Assistant Editor Brian Schmidt takes you to Stevens Point, Wis., for a day of Canadian National freight action in October 2016. You’ll learn the best places in town to watch trains, and see unique motive power from CN, Illinois Central, and Wisconsin Central. Learn more about CN’s Chicago to Winnipeg corridor in the […]

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