History According to Hediger: The DT&I Delta Turn

Yellow diesel locomotive facing camera

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Part of Jim’s career included a stint in real railroading, which provided him opportunities to get some great photos and stories. In this episode of History According to Hediger video, Jim rides along on the DT&I’s Delta Turn. Related Topics: railfan […]

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History According to Hediger: The Hiawatha Tour

Model steam locomotives

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page History According to Hediger is a video series of remaniscence of the good old days of Model Railroader magazine. Senior editor Jim Hediger tells the story of the Hiawatha good will tour, marking Model Railroader’s 50th anniversary. […]

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History According to Hediger: Editors’ Cars

Model boxcars

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this video epsiode of History According to Hediger, Jim shows a few of the custom O scale freight cars featuring MR staff layouts. The cars were made for display at events in the 1970s. Related Topics: o scale […]

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An interview with Tony Koester

Tony Koester

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Contributing editor Tony Koester drops in from time to time, and on this visit, we asked him what he thinks you need to know to build a model railroad. […]

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MR Insider: September 2012

Drew Halverson

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MR Insider is our monthly behind-the-scenes look at new magazines and videos coming to your from Model Railroader and MR Video Plus. As a sample, here is the pilot we shot in September, 2012. […]

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Bachmann’s HO scale Schnabel Car, In-depth Product Review

Bachmanns HO scale Schnabel Car

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The Schnabel car is one of the largest freight cars ever made, and each is designed for a specific purpose. Senior editor Jim Hediger reviews Bachmann’s new HO scale model of the unique car, and he provides some tips on operating one realistically […]

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