Trains’ Swiss steam adventures: Brienz Cog Railway

Distant steam locomotive-hauled passenger trains atop a lush green Swiss mountain.

Join Trains and guests on a guided tour of Switzerland’s Brienz Cog Railway. Officially the Brienz Rothorn Bahn, this cog railroad features multiple steam locomotives, open air coaches, steep grades, and spectacular views. More information on the Trains 2019 Switzerland tour is available online. […]

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Classic Toy Trains visits the world’s largest toy train meet

View of York Expo Center

In April, Classic Toy Trains visited the Eastern Division Train Collectors Association meet in York, Pa. The show, held twice a year, is the largest O and S gauge meet in the world, and features 190,000 square feet of operating layouts, vendors, and toy trains! Here are some of the sights and sounds of the […]

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How-to Library: Designing a layout, Part 9

David working on his layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Even with a nifty track plan in hand, David isn’t quite finished with layout development. In this episode, he mulls over the operating scheme that he’ll use to keep the appropriate type and volume of traffic routing over the HO scale model railroad. […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for April 2019

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno heads down to the layout for a quick demo of the ESU LokSound-equipped Walthers HO scale GP9. He’ll also show you a selection of other HO and N scale products in this episode of Cody’s Office. Down in […]

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It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Episode 2

It’s my Railroad with Steve Brown Part 2

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Steve Brown is back to share a bit more of his progress constructing an N scale (1:160) layout. In this MRVP exclusive episode, he’ll show you the clever LED lighting strips that will help illuminate the lower level his Brown-Smith Railroad (BSR). […]

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How-to Library: Operating with Fleischmann Roco Z21 Control System

MR Senior Editor Dana Kawa shows how to install and prepare a Fleischmann Roco Z21 control system.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Follow along with MR Senior Editor Dana Kawala as he shows how to install and prepare a Fleischmann Roco Z21 control system for use operating DCC-equipped locomotives on an HO scale layout. […]

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Let’s Make A Scene: Episode 11

Let’s Make a Scene with Kathy Millatt Part 11

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP’s Kathy Millatt shifts her focus to making a snow-covered patch of grass along the railroad right-of-way on her HO scale (1:87.1) diorama. Follow along to see her techniques for crafting this realistic, frosty scenery accent! […]

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MRVP Insider: An overseas visit with Kathy Millatt, Part 2

Charlie Conway and Kathy Millatt

MRVP’s Charlie Conway continues his UK visit with fellow MRVP Contributing Editor Kathy Millatt. This time Chas gets to explore Kathy’s beautiful home, garden, and HO scale New Haven layout! Of course, cameras were rolling to capture the tour, interview, and a quick look around Kathy’s neighborhood. […]

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