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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page From turkey to trains, there’s plenty to be thankful for in November! This month on Model Railroader Video Plus, host Jenny Maaske shows you can enjoy plenty of both, plus a feast of fun videos. As the autumn leaves begin to fall, follow […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page The Scale Rails of Southwest Florida Model Railroad Club has an HO scale model train layout that’s set in California and Colorado from 1955 to 1965. The club also has a freelanced N scale layout where steam locomotives share the rails with modern-era […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Terry B. Ketcham gives you a walking tour of his multilevel model train layout, the HO scale West Virginia & Southern Ry. The Appalachian scenery and industries are inspired by the Norfolk & Western Ry. of the 1950s. You’ll also see some of […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Jim Pendley’s HO scale Western Pacific RR was featured in the December 2016 Model Railroader and Great Model Railroads 2009. The layout’s dramatic scenery depicts what railroading was like in the deep canyons of the Feather River in Northern California. Jim also enjoys […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Tour Mark Preussler’s HO scale Soo Line layout set in the steam-to-diesel transition era (circa 1955). In this MRVP Exclusive video, you’ll see the full expanse of Mark’s 33 x 43-foot basement empire, highlighted by numerous signature Soo Line locations, structures, and trains! […]
The exploration of the Columbia River Gorge rolls on when Charlie and Tom Danneman latch on to a BNSF local. This train is no slow poke, so the two must pick up the pace to chase the intriguing motive power on the point! […]
Continuing their trek along the Columbia River Gorge, Charlie and Tom Danneman bounce from BNSF tracks to view trains on the Union Pacific main line. Follow along as the railroad action and the duo rise to new heights! […]
A single day trip to America’s Railroad Capital just isn’t enough to take in all of the trackside action the Windy City has to offer. So naturally, host Drew Halverson and his Crew made several return treks to great railfanning locations like Blue Island, Rondout, Roosevelt Road, and more! You won’t want to miss the […]
Come along as we visit the Reading & Northern and see its steam operations. Only from Trains Magazine! […]
James Wright of the JLWII2000 YouTube Channel visited Trainfest 2016 held at State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis., a suburb of Milwaukee. Check out highlights from the show, including new model railroading products, interviews with model train manufacturers, and some of the model train layouts. You’ll also get a look at the Model Railroader […]
Enhancing our project layout’s Digital Command Control system to allow additional cabs requires the installation of a power booster. In this episode, David Popp shows how to arrange, install, and connect the NCE Smart Booster components, allowing more users to enjoy the fun of operating of our large, HO scale layout! […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page ‘Tis the season for trainsets… and questions about getting them ready for the holidays! This month, MRVP answer man David Popp fields those questions, along with others related to switch machines, N scale coupler conversion, applying decals, railroad industries, cleaning track, layout wiring, […]
