Video: National Train Show 2016 Special Report part 2

Front section and cab of a black-painted model train locomotive.

Associate editor Cody Grivno wraps up coverage of the National Train Show 2016 in Indianapolis. He’ll show you new model trains and model railroading products in HO, N, and Z scales from American Z Line, Athearn, Digitrax, Micro-Trains Line, and ScaleTrains.com. You’ll also get a look at some of the layouts on display at the […]

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MR insider: National Train Show 2016 Special Report part 1

A model electric locomotive colored tuscan red and on a display shelf.

See some of the new model railroading products and model train layouts featured at the National Train Show 2016 held in Indianapolis, Ind. In part 1 you’ll see new HO and N scale model trains as Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno interviews representatives from Atlas, Bachmann, Kato, Walthers, and Woodland Scenics. You’ll also get […]

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Trains Presents: Durango & Silverton

Allen Harper, owner and chief executive of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, speaks at length about the former Denver & Rio Grande Western narrow gauge route that his tourist railroad operates over between Durango and Silverton, Colo. […]

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MR Insider: July 2016

Jenny Freeland standing outside of the Milwaukee Amtrak station

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MR Insider host Jenny Maaske takes the show on the road to preview some of the videos set to arrive on MR Video Plus in July! You’ll see that Jenny isn’t the only MR or MRVP staffer out of the office, as Neil, […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 15

David Popp with a surpised look on his face and his hand reaching toward the camera.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this hands-on edition, MRVP Producer and show host David Popp addresses your inquiries, and then demonstrates helpful solutions right before your eyes. This time, topics include structure modeling, electronics/lighting, scenery application, and so much more! […]

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Trains Presents Cumbres & Toltec: A vision NEWSWIRE

Cumbres & Toltec No. 487 steam locomotive traveling through a heavily forested landscape

ANTONITO, Colo. — Coal smoke flavors the crisp morning air in Antonito, Colo., where brilliant morning sun belies the snowstorm brewing on Cumbres Pass. Barely a week remains before the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad opens its 2016 season with plenty of work left to do before Memorial Day weekend. Today two coaches, two parlor […]

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