Model Railroad Operations: Caboose Operations

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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 […]

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Model Railroad Operations: Caboose Operations

model trains on a layout

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 […]

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Ask MR bonus: Waybills and operating forms

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Download waybills and engine and caboose assignment cards for your model railroad operating sessions. Learn about routing non-revenue equipment in the new Ask MR column in the December 2015 Model Railroader. You can also download these waybills and operating forms, including contributing editor Tony Koester’s caboose assignment card and engine assignment card as well as […]

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DCC Programming: episode 17 – Advanced consisting

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Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of DCC Programming, Dana Kawala and Ben Lake demonstrate how to assemble a DCC locomotive consist using a computer. Dana and Ben walk through all of the essential steps, just as they appear on a JMRI programming panel. […]

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DCC Programming: episode 17 – Advanced consisting

Dana Kawala and Ben Lake standing at a desk.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this episode of DCC Programming, Dana Kawala and Ben Lake demonstrate how to assemble a DCC locomotive consist using a computer. Dana and Ben walk through all of the essential steps, just as they appear on a JMRI programming panel. […]

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Thank you gift: Model Railroads

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Thank you             for being a loyal Model Railroader newsletter subscriber! Enjoy your Model Train hobby to the fullest! Please enjoy a FREE gift: Room Size Model Railroad we’ve set aside just for you! See downloadable files for your FREE gift.   Continue to build your model train layout and […]

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Model Railroad Operations: Using bell and whistle sounds

locomotive on a model railroad layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The command control sound effects offered on many new locomotive models are far more than just “cool” features. As Model Railroader magazine’s contributing editor Andy Sperandeo demonstrates in this video, the bell and whistle sounds can be used in a prototypical manner to […]

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Model Railroad Operations: Using bell and whistle sounds

locomotive on a model railroad layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The command control sound effects offered on many new locomotive models are far more than just “cool” features. As Model Railroader magazine’s contributing editor Andy Sperandeo demonstrates in this video, the bell and whistle sounds can be used in a prototypical manner to […]

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