In May 2019, MRVP’s Ben Lake traveled with Trains magazine editors to capture the Union Pacific Big Boy’s historic first run after years of restoration. Tag along as Ben chases No. 4014 from the UP steam shops in Cheyenne, Wyo. to Carter, Wyo. in this MR Video Plus exclusive! […]
Section: Series
Big Boy’s Great Midwest Tour: Omaha
Follow along with Trains Editor Jim Wrinn in this first compilation video from Union Pacific Big Boy 4-8-8-4 No. 4014’s Great Midwest Tour. This video focuses on Big Boy’s trek through Nebraska with a stop in Omaha, Neb. […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for July 2019
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page New locomotives and freight cars in N, HO, O, and large scales highlight the July episode of Cody’s Office, including a quick demo of the sound equipped, large scale Southern Pacific GS-4 Daylight steam locomotive from MTH. Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno will […]
Ask MRVP Episode 44
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page You’ve got the questions and David’s got the answers (well, most of them) in this month’s Ask MRVP! Topics covered include curve radii, styrene measurements, scaling up an N scale layout, foam board for layout construction, puffball tree videos, weathering ballast, doghouses, and […]
Trains Presents: Stevenson, Ala., train watching
Trains Magazine takes you to Stevenson, Ala., for CSX and Norfolk Southern mainline action with videographer and author Chris Wehman. Learn more about Stevenson in the September 2018 issue! […]
Trains Presents: Iowa Interstate QJ May 2019 trips
Iowa Interstate’s Chinese-built 2-10-2 No. 6988 is back in service again in 2019. After a lull that ended in 2018, the QJ-type is seeing service on the former Rock Island main line in Illinois and Iowa. Watch it pull excursions with a train of P70 coaches, and freight, too! […]
Off The Rails: Episode 39
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Full Disclosure: It is not May, and this is not the Big Birthday Bash III, part 2! So what is it? More of Gerry, and more great suggestions for clever layout construction, maintenance, and modeling tips! […]
Modelers Spotlight Video Inside Codys Office for June 2019
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out a selection of the latest new hobby products in N and HO scales with Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno. Then follow Cody down to the Model Railroader workshop where he’ll show you how to use craft gemstones to make headlight lenses. […]
Cody’s Workshop Episode 38
In this session of Cody’s Workshop, our painting pro shows how to add spot weathering effects and faded signage to the HO scale brick structure. […]
It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Episode 4
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host Steve Brown makes progress on his N scale (1:160) Brown-Smith Railroad (BSR) by securing down the OSB and adding support for the Port Smith river bottom. Stay tuned in until the end for a bonus feature! […]
Off The Rails: Episode 39
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Full Disclosure: It is not May, and this is not the Big Birthday Bash III, part 2! So what is it? More of Gerry, and more great suggestions for clever layout construction, maintenance, and modeling tips! […]
How-to Library: Using a craft cutter to make custom doors
Craft cutters can be a useful tool for creating detailed parts for your modeling projects. Follow along as MRVP’s Ben Lake demonstrates how he designed custom garage doors with the Brother ScanNCut. […]