The Rapido Trains HO scale Canadian Pacific class H-1d 4-6-4 steam locomotive includes an ESU LokSound 5 DCC decoder. See and hear the Royal Hudson as it races a passenger train on the Model Railroader staff layout the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. […]
Section: Videos
Video: Atlas HO SD35 diesel locomotive
This HO scale EMD SD35 diesel from Atlas Model Railroad Co. includes an ESU LokSound Digital Command Control (DCC) decoder. See and hear it in action on the Model Railroader staff layout. […]
Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 43 Goin’ to Kansas City
Tag along with MRVP’s wily, witty host Drew Halverson, as he first travels westward aboard Amtrak’s Southwest Chief between the Windy City and Kansas City! Upon arrival in the Show-Me State, Drew, KJ, and Sherpa Al form a nimble crew that’s ready to roll to historic, yet active railroad sites — both within […]
Video: Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for August 2020, part 2
In this episode Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno shows you a selection of the latest model railroading products, including N scale intermodal cars, an HO covered hopper kit, and HO scale vehicles. Cody will also give you a workshop tip, using a cool new tool called a Dual Flex Cutter from Excel Blades. Viewer mail […]
PIKO re-railer
See the powered re-railer from PIKO in action in this special video. […]
Garden Railways Product Review PIKO America R/C 25-Ton Diesel, Battery-powered
Watch as Kent Johnson puts a PIKO America R/C GE 25-ton diesel locomotive (1:29 scale, battery-powered) through its paces on his small, raised-garden railroad, complete with a 2% grade! Read a complete review of the model in the Spring 2020 issue of Garden Railways magazine! […]
Broadway Limited Imports N scale SD70ACe
Check out this N scale SD70ACe from Broadway Limited Imports. Watch the modern-era diesel locomotive haul a freight through the Model Railroader staff’s N scale Canadian Canyons model train layout. The Paragon3 series model also features an impressive sound system. […]
How-to Library: Building a turntable, Part 2 – Installing ring rail and outer wall
With the pit base of the O scale laser-cut wood turntable kit now assembled, David jumps to the task of installing the ring rail and outer wall. […]
The Hills Line with James McNab: Endless horizons, Episode 4
In this episode James McNab shares his techniques for using backdrops, fascias, and visual blocks. See how these features control the viewing angles and make the HO scale Hills Line, or any other layout, appear much larger than it actually is! […]
Off The Rails: Passing on the savings, Episode 51
Host Gerry Leone has been saving up all year to make this special episode of Off The Rails for you! Sit back and enjoy the BONUS modeling tips and tricks he’s squirreled away from previous episodes of his helpful, exclusive series. […]
It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown: Kitbash turned scratchbuild, Ep. 17
When host Steve Brown wanted to transform a grain elevator kit into a Port Smith N scale cement plant, he initially thought it would be a straightforward process. Upon further review and some lessons learned, he’s now launched into a full-blown scratchbuilding project — done the Regular Guy way! […]
MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 23 — Planning ahead
David has his hands full with projects cooking on his workbench and the Sand Creek On30 layout extension, referenced in MRVP’s special issue Model Railroading: The Ultimate Guide 2020 (KalmbachHobbyStore.com). Follow along as he gets down to the details on his sand loader structure and the new track configuration. […]