Humping cars in Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard

Union Pacific’s Bailey Yard in North Platte, Neb., was named world’s largest rail yard by Guinness. The yard’s 2,850 acres includes two separate hump yards (eastbound and westbound) where freight cars are sorted and combined into new trains. From the top of the West Hump tower, watch cars move toward the crest of the hump, […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video for May 13, 2010 — Inside Cody’s Office

Modeler's Spotlight Video for May 13, 2010 -- Inside Cody's Office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Watch the special 100th episode of Cody’s Office. You’ll see a selection of new model railroading products, including a demonstration of Broadway Limited Imports Paragon2 HO I1sa steam locomotive. This model features Digital Command Control (DCC) and sound. Cody will also show you […]

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Video: Model Railroader’s Layout Progress Tour 2010

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Take a video tour of the layouts featured at this year’s Model Railroader Layout Progress 2010. You’ll see layouts of past and present Kalmbach Publishing Co. employees, including Senior Editor Jim Hediger’s HO scale Ohio Southern and Managing Editor David Popp’s N scale […]

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Using capacitors in model trains

David Popp holding package

A care package has arrived at camp, so David has plenty to keep him busy in this session! With parts now in-hand, our Camp Director leads us through the steps for installing a capacitor pack in his HO scale Rapido RS-11 diesel locomotive. […]

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MR Insider: A Memorable MR Moment with Gerry Leone

Gerry Leone

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In celebration of Model Railroader magazine’s upcoming 1000th issue, we’ve captured candid comments and memorable moments straight from the staff and employees who helped the leading hobby resource reach this publishing milestone. MRVP Contributing Editor Gerry Leone shares a story. […]

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