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Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page For this episode of Cody’s Workshop, Cody heads to Model Railroader‘s HO scale layout, the MR&T. As he completes the Big Bend remodeling project on the layout, Cody shows how easy it is to enhance a scene with small details like wood guardrail […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page World-renowned MR columnist Tony Koester stops by to discuss progress on his HO scale Nickel Plate layout with MRVP Producer David Popp. Tony shares some new photos and insights related to scenes on the layout — all in this exclusive MRVP video you’ll […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Associate editor Cody Grivno is working on fixing up an old scene on the Model Railroader staff’s club layout, the Milwaukee, Racine & Troy. He’ll show you a handy modeling tip for making realistic roads out of styrene. You’ll also see a selection of new […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of Cody’s Workshop, Cody tackles a quick-hitting project to enhance an N scale etched-brass fence by adding posts made from styrene stock. He also demos a compact nibbler tool designed for making window and door openings on styrene sheet material. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana shows just how easy is it to add realism to a DCC-equipped locomotive simply by programming a momentum effect. In this demonstration, you’ll see how the momentum function eliminates those sudden starts and stops that occur when operating a locomotive straight out […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Hal Miller has guests Cody Grinvo and Drew Halverson talk about cameras, railfanning, and great trackside places to eat in this video installment of The Roundhouse. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Hal Miller brings MR’s Neil Besougloff and Steve Otte back to the table for more banter about scratchbuilding. The conversation heats up as the three discuss how they acquired the skill, what tools are essential, and then debate how relevant scratchbuilding is today. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page In 2014, Model Railroader magazine celebrates 80 years in publication. Coincidentally, 40 years ago MR Senior Editor Jim Hediger was just getting started as a staff editor when he was charged with shepherding the production of a custom-run boxcar to commemorate MR’s 40th […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Even if spring hasn’t arrived quite yet, that’s just fine by us. Chilly temps in this long month should give you plenty of time to continue enjoying this great hobby and Jenny Maaske’s preview of model railroad related videos coming to Model Railroader […]
Watch Southern Railway 2-8-0 Consolidation No. 630 operating in main line excursion service out of Spencer, N.C., in June 2012. This locomotive’s sister, Southern Mikado 2-8-2 No. 4501, is the focus of a feature in the May 2014 issue of Trains. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Cody Grivno, host of Cody’s Workshop, steps away from the workbench and heads to the MR&T layout to revamp a compact grade crossing scene. Cody shows how to install a new scenery base and shape the terrain using Shaper Sheet from Woodland Scenics. […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page New scenery products and rolling stock highlight this month’s edition of Cody’s Office. Associate editor Cody Grivno will show you a selection of new freight and passenger cars in O, HO, and N scales. You’ll also get to see Woodland Scenics new Scenery […]
