Trains LIVE — Bill Stephens

Bob and Bill Trains LIVE

Trains LIVE — Bill Stephens Trains LIVE — 09-14-2022 — As the U.S railroad labor situation reaches a boiling point, Bob talks with Bill Stephens, Trains business correspondent, who explains the issues at hand and looks at the negotiations from a historic perspective. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Trains LIVE is a regular video segment, recorded live and unscripted […]

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Midday Modeler — 09-14-2022 — recorded from the WORKSHOP

In this episode of Midday Modeler — 09-14-2022 Bryson Sleppy is back to shows off how to passenger figures in an HO scale passenger car. Hal Miller shows how to clean up battery corrosion. Cody Grivno gives a drilling and tapping demonstration. Many of these are available at the Kalmbach Hobby Store. Midday Modeler is […]

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Bi-level commuter cars from Rapido Trains

Screen shot of two HO scale commuter cars.

Rapido Trains recently released its bi-level commuter coaches and cab cars in HO scale. The manufacturer sent samples of its coaches to the team at Model Railroader magazine. Join Senior Editor Cody Grivno as he takes a close-up look at the ready-to-run cars. Features on the bi-level commuter cars from Rapido Trains include a body […]

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Visiting Rapido – Bus and Train Tour

Visiting Rapido – Bus and Train Tour | When David Popp and Ben Lake recently traveled north of the Canadian Border to explore all that’s new with Jason Shron, President of Rapido Trains Inc., they were treated to a special sidetrack trip. On their way to see what new N and HO scale models Rapido […]

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Midday Modeler — 09-07-2022 — recorded LIVE!

Midday Modeler — 09-07-2022: Man standing at a table with model trains.

In this episode of Midday Modeler — 09-07-2022 Bryson Sleppy shows off how to install lights in an HO scale passenger car. Eric White show off interesting uses for holiday lights in a vintage Lionel o gauge passenger car. Kent Johnson opens up a LGB 1:29 scale Amfleet passenger car. Midday Modeler is a new, […]

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How the Model Railroader staff conducts product reviews

Ever wonder how a model railroad product gets reviewed? Eric White and Cody Grivno walk you through the process in this exclusive video! Trains.com Product Review videos showcase the latest new items from manufacturers of products in Z, N, HO, S, O, and large scales. In the videos, you can watch locomotives in action, take a close-up […]

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Union Pacific no. 4014 from Broadway Limited Imports

Screen capture of HO scale locomotive on layout

Union Pacific no. 4014 from Broadway Limited Imports The full-size Union Pacific Big Boy always draws big crowds as it tours the United States. You can re-create that excitement on your HO scale model railroad with Union Pacific no. 4014 from Broadway Limited Imports. The 4-8-8-4 is offered in the Big Boy Tour and Promontory […]

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Trains LIVE — Train Sim World 3

Bob

Trains LIVE — Train Sim World 3 Trains LIVE — 08-31-2022 — this week is hosted by Trains Associate Editor Bob Lettenberger! Bob interviews key people responsible for Dovetail Games’ latest release: Train Sim World 3! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Trains LIVE is a regular video segment, recorded live and unscripted from Kalmbach Media. The series began in […]

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Midday Modeler — 08-31-2022 — recorded LIVE!

Two men at a counter, talking.

Midday Modeler — 08-31-2022 — this week is hosted by Hal Miller and Cody Grivno. 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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Trains LIVE — Train Sim World 3

Bob

Trains LIVE — Train Sim World 3 Trains LIVE — 08-31-2022 — this week is hosted by Trains Associate Editor Bob Lettenberger! Bob interviews key people responsible for Dovetail Games’ latest release: Train Sim World 3! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Trains LIVE is a regular video segment, recorded live and unscripted from Kalmbach Media. The series began in […]

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Atlas Model Railroad Co. Electro-Motive Division SD24

Screen capture of video clip.

A new run of Electro-Motive Division SD24 diesel locomotives is available now from Atlas Model Railroad Co. Join Senior Editor Cody Grivno as he hosts a Product Review video of this HO scale six-axle road locomotive. See the details and lighting effects, listen to the sounds from the dual-mode ESU LokSound decoder, and watch it […]

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Trains LIVE — Joseph Lister

two men standing together

Trains LIVE — Joseph Lister Trains LIVE — 09-28-2022 — The Mayo Clinic ranks among the world’s preeminent medical facilities. As Doctors Will and Charlie Mayo expanded the care-giving clinic started by their parents in 1864, little did they realize that their reputation would draw people in need of help from all corners of the […]

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