Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Malcolm Furlow, a multi-talented artist and MR mainstay in the 1980s, shares his techniques for distressing, scraping, sanding, and staining wood used in model railroading projects. […]
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Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 26 – Mississippi River Rambler
Host Drew Halverson finds a way to escape the office for early spring and summer road trips to the banks of Big Muddy, the mighty Mississippi River! Drew and pal Tom “Sawyer” Danneman make the most of their one-day railfan outings, plus they even share a sneak peek of an amazing river-running HO scale layout […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 5
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Host David Popp and others answer viewer questions about troublesome turnout issues, the iconic Cody’s Office runaway boxcar, cleaning layout scenery, visiting the Kalmbach Publishing Co. HQ, and much more! Watch the entire episode and you’ll even see how one viewer question prompted […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for July 2015
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Get a first look at the new ESU LokSound Digital Command Control (DCC) equipped GP60 from Fox Valley Models and other new HO and N scale model railroading products in this month’s Cody’s Office. Associate editor Cody Grivno will also show you a […]
Tracks Ahead: Season 9 – Tweetsie Railroad
In this PBS Tracks Ahead segment on Model Railroader Video Plus, discover the family-friendly Tweetsie Railroad theme park in North Carolina. […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 4
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Ask MRVP, hosted by David Popp, answers the questions YOU pitch to us! In this episode, David addresses inquiries about publications in our library, switch motor shortcomings, curved bridges, and yet another turnout question! And there’s even a question posed to Jenny — […]
Bob’s Train Box: Episode 58
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob Keller is back with more wit, wisdom, and new products related to (or not) modern-era O and S gauge toy trains! Bob get things started by unveiling a recently released Menards structure (O scale) that he first teased in episode 57. The […]
DCC Programming: episode 15 – Introduction to JMRI
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page DCC Programming host Dana Kawala launches Season Two of the hands-on DCC demonstration series by introducing an all-new, next-level topic, along with a new co-host. Keeping the tech-talk to a minimum, Dana and MRVP’s Ben Lake explain JMRI (Java Model Railroad Interface), before […]
611: the video!
Norfolk & Western No. 611 is back in steam and Trains was there to capture every moment. See this preview video of a longer DVD we are creating to commemorate this historic return to glory for the greatest passenger steam locomotive ever built. Only from Trains! […]
Tracks Ahead: Season 9 – Fillmore & Western Railway
This PBS Tracks Ahead segment visits the Fillmore & Western Railway, home of the “movie trains”, located in Fillmore, Calif. The operating collection of railroad equipment and various sites have been featured in numerous cinematic presentations. […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 3
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this new episode of Ask MRVP, host David Popp stops clowning with the turnout soldering situation from episode 2. After showing you a tenable solution, David then tackles several other questions posed by viewers like you! Keep those inquiries coming for your […]
Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for May 2015
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Check out the latest locomotives, rolling stock, and other N, HO, and O scale model train products to arrive in Cody’s Office. In addition, Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno will show you how to install Kadee operating knuckle couplers on HO scale […]