Charlie’s Trackside Postcards – Roll On, Columbia, Roll On

Two orange-painted switching locomotives work in a yard under cloudless skies.

The father-daughter duo worked their way into the Columbia Gorge before heading home. Stops at the BNSF yard in Pasco, Wash., and at milepost 160 of the Fallbridge Sub, provided ideal locations for easy railfanning. The action in the Gorge left Charlie eager to return for more fun in future Postcards! […]

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Charlie’s Trackside Postcards – Evening east of Wenatchee

A diesel locomotive pulls a freight train.

Charlie and Anna continued their father-daughter journey by exploring remnants of the Great Northern Railway. and The Milwaukee Road electrified line in eastern Washington. As nightfall arrived, they finished the day by chasing a train on the BNSF Railway Lakeside Subdivision. […]

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

Cody sitting at his desk with a train, a structure, and a light accessory

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody Grivno answers your viewer questions, including one about the 2017 Model Railroader staff project layout, in this month’s Cody’s Office. You’ll get a sneak peek of the Model Railroader staff’s Milwaukee Road Beer Line extension. In his modeling tip, Cody […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 15

David Popp with a surpised look on his face and his hand reaching toward the camera.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this hands-on edition, MRVP Producer and show host David Popp addresses your inquiries, and then demonstrates helpful solutions right before your eyes. This time, topics include structure modeling, electronics/lighting, scenery application, and so much more! […]

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Trains Presents Cumbres & Toltec: A vision NEWSWIRE

Cumbres & Toltec No. 487 steam locomotive traveling through a heavily forested landscape

ANTONITO, Colo. — Coal smoke flavors the crisp morning air in Antonito, Colo., where brilliant morning sun belies the snowstorm brewing on Cumbres Pass. Barely a week remains before the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad opens its 2016 season with plenty of work left to do before Memorial Day weekend. Today two coaches, two parlor […]

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Trains Presents: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad landslide repair update

landslide damage on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

Join Trains Editor Jim Wrinn for a first-hand look at the devastation and reconstruction of a portion of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s main line near Frostburg, Md. Heavy rains washed away a significant portion of the route in early 2016 preventing tourists from seeing the railroad in full splendor. […]

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

Inside Cody's Office for June 2016

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page New locomotives, model railroading books, and more highlight this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will also show his method for painting model railroad turnouts on the staff’s new Beer Line extension. Viewer mail this month deals with […]

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Off The Rails: Episode 2

One hand holding a glass pipet, another hand gesturing to the glass pipet.

In just the second show (sponsored by The Letter “T”), it looks like our Talented host Gerry Leone has gone completely Off The Rails! Or maybe not? In this episode, Gerry seeks modeling inspiration from an egg carton and a bottle of Tenax, and soon finds several slick Tips, Tricks, and Tools. Keep up with […]

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