Visit the only operating former Central Railroad of New Jersey steam locomotive, 0-6-0 No. 113, with Trains Magazine! See the locomotive pull excursions in Minersville, Pa., in December 2015 following its estimated $600,000 restoration. Only from Trains! To learn more about the locomotive and its restoration, go to www.rrproject113.org. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out the latest HO and N scale model railroading products to arrive at the Model Railroader offices in this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. You’ll see a quick demo of Kato’s new SD40-2, using the firm’s Sound Box controller. Associate editor Cody […]
Come along with Trains Magazine and the Locomotive 2016 annual as we take a look at train watching in Fullerton, Calif.! This bona fide Hot Spots location is featured in the latest installment of our motive power special issue! You’ll see modern diesels from Amtrak, BNSF Railway, and Metrolink as they thread their trains through […]
Join Trains Magazine for a visit with Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 No. 765. The Lima Locomotive Works-built Berkshire visited Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pa., in 2015. Trains takes you along for a look at the locomotive and its runs into the Pocono Mountains! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page To get to the National Model Railroad Association’s (NMRA) 2016 national convention in Indianapolis, Ind., MRVP’s Ben Lake and Model Railroader magazine’s Dana Kawala hopped aboard Amtrak’s Hiawatha and Iowa Pacific’s Hoosier State. Enjoy Ben’s narrated journey to Indiana’s capital city, and then […]
Who you callin’ cheap? MRVP’s Gerry Leone for sure! In this episode, Gerry shares his insights for making inexpensive, yet effective, tools that help you refine your modeling skills. His tail-waggin’ assistant Wally even gets into the act! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Rain or shine, Rehab My Railroad: Outdoors rolls on! This time out, Garden Railways magazine founder/editor Marc Horovitz drops by to inspect the progress and offer up some sage advice, David builds a functional wood retaining wall and a structure foundation, and Cody […]
Enjoy the remarkable urban scenery found on the Severna Park Model Railroad Club’s HO scale Chesapeake & Allegheny! In this Video Vault segment, host Allen Keller tours the historic Maryland layout with club member Logan Holtgrewe. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this 1980s vintage video, multiple Model Railroader masters contribute several techniques for enhancing various scenery situations. You won’t want to miss the timeless tips and tricks from the likes of John Olson, Malcolm Furlow, Dave Frary and Jim Hediger! […]
In this Trackside Postcard, Charles “Lindbergh” Conway travels across the Atlantic Ocean and makes his way to the UK! He wastes no time getting trackside at Minehead, England, all in effort to explore and experience steam-powered passenger service on the West Somerset Railway. […]
While traveling in the UK, Charlie enjoyed the rare thrill of riding in the cab of a steam locomotive operated by the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. In this Trackside Postcard to Drew, Chas captured the pure artistry of Driver and Fireman commanding Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2T no. 41298 across the picturesque countryside. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of BTB, host Bob Keller escapes his office to demonstrate several new O scale offerings in the MR Workshop. The parade of products includes O gauge freight cars from Menards, various print publications, and a quick look at the new […]
