Trains LIVE — Chasing Big Boy

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Trains LIVE — Chasing Big Boy Trains LIVE — 08-03-2022 — this week, Bob Lettenberger talks with Kevin Gilliam about his new role as a Kalmbach videographer and their recent adventure chasing Union Pacific No. 4014 — Big Boy! Many will know Kevin through the years as the primary videographer for Trains Magazine DVDs but […]

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Midday Modeler — 08-03-2022 recorded LIVE!

Midday Modeler — 08-03-2022 — This week Cody Grivno hosts from the Model Railroader workshop. Special guests include Eric White, Brian Schmidt, David Popp, and more! Cody shows off the latest from PIKO America, a Model Railroader freight car in N-scale, plus all the modeling items you might pick up if you are already out back […]

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Midday Modeler — 07-27-2022 — recorded LIVE!

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Midday Modeler — 07-27-2022 — this week is an informative toy train episode with Classic Toy Trains Editor Hal Miller and special guest stars Aaron Skinner, Editor of FineScale Modeler and illustrious toy train aficionado Chris Montagna. See everything you missed that was recorded live for our Facebook audience in Studio B on July 27th. […]

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How do you make paint handles for airbrushing?

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Do you need help controlling the main body and the cab while painting? Cody shows viewers how to fashion paint handles out of everyday items found in your home in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions about tools for model railroading? Would you like to learn more about prototype trains? Send us […]

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Trains LIVE — Nashville Steam Preservation Society

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Trains LIVE — Nashville Steam Preservation Society Trains LIVE — 07-20-2022 — Enjoy this first-ever presentation of Trains Live with Trains’ own Bob Lettenberger, recorded LIVE in Kalmbach Media’s Studio B! Today’s special guests are Joey Bryan and Stephen Hook of the Nashville Steam Preservation Society. Nashville Steam’s current project is the restoration of former […]

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Midday Modeler — 07-20-2022 — recorded LIVE!

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Midday Modeler — 07-20-2022 — this week is an action-packed episode hosted by Cody Grivno. It was our DEMO DAY! Yes, in this episode Cody leads a cast of guest stars in showing off methods, tools, and models for model railroading. Midday Modeler is a new, regular video segment, recorded live and unscripted from Kalmbach Media […]

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How do you find specific curved end railings?

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How do you find specific curved end railings? Sometimes it can be hard to find a commercial part for the prototype’s specific details. Cody shows viewers how to make their own curved end railings in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions about specific details for your model trains? Would you like to […]

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Midday Modeler — 07-13-2022 recorded LIVE!

Midday Modeler — 07-13-2022 staring Gerry Leone

This week’s Midday Modeler — 07-13-2022 episode features special guest star Gerry Leone, direct from Minnesota! Midday Modeler is a new, regular video segment, recorded live and unscripted from Kalmbach Media beginning in February 2022. The segment features Kalmbach Media staff modeling and talking about model railroads in a casual format. It is unscripted and presented […]

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Rapido Trains HO scale New Haven EP-5 electric

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New Haven EP-5 electric The Rapido Trains HO scale New Haven EP-5 electric takes weary commuters to their homes on the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy in this video review of this new model. Beautifully weathered Rapido passenger cars from Trains.com director David Popp’s fleet make the perfect consist for the EP-5. […]

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Midday Modeler — 07-06-2022 recorded LIVE!

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In this week’s Midday Modeler — 07-06-2022 episode, David Popp hosts an all-star cast showing off model buildings or out trackside! Guest stars include Jenny Freeland and Nastassia Putz discussing their kitbash contest buildings. Meanwhile, Kent Johnson and Brian Schmidt were LIVE by remote from the crossroads of Canada Duplainville, Wis., at the diamond intersection […]

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