Name: Ian McKechnie Railroad Name: Yule Tree Railway Location: Lindsay, Ontario Scale: O Theme: Christmas/Holiday Description: A series of charming vignettes captured under our Christmas tree in 2015, depicting, among other things, the shipping of candy canes and the delivery of animals to the crèche. […]
Section: Trains Video
’20th Century Limited’ DVD preview
Trains Magazine brings you the story of the 20th Century Limited, one of the most famous passenger trains in America. This New York-Chicago train was the way to travel between the America’s two largest and most important cities in the first half of the 20th century. Don’t miss this exclusive DVD featuring historical footage, photos, […]
Member video: Fleur Yard operations on James McNab’s HO scale Iowa Interstate Grimes Line
This video shows an overview of the process and procedures of working the Iowa Interstate’s Fleur Yard in Des Moines, Iowa. […]
Member video: Thomas Klimoski’s Georgia Northeastern RR
Thomas Klimoski’s HO scale Georgia Northeastern Railroad layout is featured in Model Railroad Planning 2016 and Model Railroad Planning 2018. This video highlights the actions of the Georgia Northeastern Railroad North Local during an operating session. […]
Member video: Walking tour of Mark Dance’s N scale Columbia & Western
Set in 1970, Mark Dance’s N scale Columbia & Western is a 16′-6″ x 20′-0″ multi-deck walkaround model railroad. A double-mushroom peninsula helps stretch the layout’s main line to 230 feet. Take a tour of this Canadian Pacific model train layout. […]
Thomas Klimoski’s Georgia Northeastern Model Railroad Operating Session
This video highlights part of an operating session on Thomas Klimoski’s GNRR layout. The video showcases the communication and interaction of the two person crew while they switch the various industries on the GNRR North Local. […]
Early catalogues from the Baldwin Locomotive Works
Here are some additional interesting details from three early Baldwin catalogues in my collection, plus some more info about the facsimile I made of the rare and elusive 1885 Illustrated Catalogue of Narrow-Gauge Locomotives. Note: Click on any of the images to enlarge. The covers of three early catalogues from Baldwin Locomotive Works. The large […]
Benchwork for the Eagle Mountain RR
Solid benchwork is key for a smooth-running model railroad. Associate editor Eric White shows you the benchwork for the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale Eagle Mountain RR. He’ll also discuss planning the 4 x 8 model train layout. […]
Model Railroad Operations: Caboose Operations
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The extensive legacy of Contributing Editor Andy Sperandeo continues in his final episode of this series. In this MRVP exclusive video, he imparts information about the prototype, before demonstrating how to perform specific caboose movements on a model railroad of any size or […]
Rehab My Railroad: Episode 12
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page We are back in the swing of things for this episode of Rehab My Railroad! David finishes wiring the swing gate on Chuck Sable’s HO scale layout. Meanwhile, Cody continues to tweak the fit and finish of the grade crossing near the Madison […]
MRVP Video Vault – Airbrushing for Model Railroaders: Airbrush Basics
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this 1980s vintage video, former MR Associate Editor Gordy Odegard walks you through the equipment and techniques used when painting and weathering railroad models with an airbrush. […]
MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Doug Taylor’s HOn3 East Broad Top
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Discover Doug Taylor’s East Broad Top along with MRVP Video Vault host Allen Keller. Doug’s HOn3 layout captures eastern scenery and narrow gauge railroading in a 30 x 45-foot room. […]
