Combine a world-renowned modeler (Pelle Søeborg), a guy that’s great at photographing trains (Drew Halverson), another who’s pretty darn good at both (Cody Grivno), and a sunny day spent trackside, and you get Modelers In A Minivan Along The Main Line! Join their jaunt across the Wisconsin countryside, and you’ll see just what inspires this […]
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David and Ingrid’s Weekend at West Somerset Ry.
While on vacation in Europe, David and his wife, Ingrid, spent an October weekend seaside on the West Somerset Ry., a 21-mile preserved line in southern England. They were there for the Fall Steam Gala and saw eight operating steam locomotives, many of which they share with you in this short video. To learn more […]
Taking Care of Business: Mt. Rainier Railroad
Charlie Conway spends the day with the engine crew on the Mount Rainier Railroad, a former logging route in Washington state. Through the lenses of Charlie’s multiple HD cameras you will get to see just what it takes to run and maintain a working steam locomotive! […]
Trains Presents: Vancouver, Wash., hot spot
Spend a sunny morning watching trains at Vancouver, Wash., in March 2017. You’ll see BNSF Railway and Union Pacific freight at the Portland, Ore., metro area’s premier railfan spot! […]
Trains Presents: Butler, Ind., hot spot
Join Trains Presents video contributor Chris Wehman for a look at Norfolk Southern’s busy junction at Butler, Ind., northeast of Fort Wayne. There, the former Conrail Cleveland to Chicago main crosses the former Norfolk & Western Detroit to Fort Wayne line. You’ll see trains at all angles, including the Triple Crown RoadRailer! […]
Trains Presents: Peru tour, Day 1
Join us as we travel with Special Interest Tours to Peru! On the first day of our September 2017 tour, we visit Lima, check out the Ferrocarril Central Andino shop at Chosica, dedicate a locomotive for Conrail’s James A. Hagen, and spin the unit on the turntable at San Bartolome. Let’s go! […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for October 2017
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Follow associate editor Cody Grivno down to the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy, as he shows you how to install a Berrett Hill Trains Touch Toggle to control a Tortoise by Circuitron turnout switch machine. Cody will […]
Off The Rails: Episode 18
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page All filler, zero fluff in this episode of Off The Rails! This month, host Gerry Leone devoted an entire show to discussing how to fill those unsightly cracks, gaps, and seams on our assembled kits and models. As usual, you’ll be surprised where […]
Let’s Make A Scene with Kathy Millatt
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page World-renowned UK modeler and YouTube sensation Kathy Millatt shares her scenery-making talents, tips, and techniques in this MRVP-exclusive episode of Let’s Make A Scene! In Kathy’s MRVP debut, you’ll see a bit of her HO scale New Haven layout, before she demonstrates how […]
The Roundhouse: Episode 31
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of The Roundhouse, host Hal Miller, along with guests MR Contributing Editor Tony Koester and MRVP Producer David Popp, offer insights on how to keep the hobby “fresh” throughout years of involvement. Build a new layout? Pick a new scale? […]
MRVP Exclusive: MRVP Behind the Camera, Part 2
In Part 1, MRVP’s Gerry Leone shared what it’s like to work with the MRVP staff in a typical week. Now he wants you to see exactly who makes up the MRVP Crew! In this exclusive Insider video, Gerry turns the cameras on the folks normally behind the cameras (plus producing, editing, publishing, etc.) of […]
MRVP Insider: October 2017
No spooky scare tactics from host Jenny Maaske for this October 2017 edition of MRVP Insider. It’s all treats, in the form of fresh videos, for Model Railroader Video Plus subscribers! Jenny previews new content from Charlie Conway (Taking Care of Business), David Popp (Canadian Canyons Series), Gerry Leone (Off The Rails), and Bob Keller […]