MRVP Live: Trainfest 2019, Session 1

David Popp, Cody Grivno, and Steve Sweeney at Trainfest 2019

Enjoy this commercial-free replay of MRVP’s inaugural live-streaming event (November 9th at 11a.m.) from Trainfest 2019 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park near Milwaukee, Wisconsin! David Popp, Cody Grivno, and Steve Sweeney, hosted segments highlighting activities and displays (model and prototype) at the show, interviews with Kalmbach contributors, and new product presentations from various vendors/manufacturers. (Note–please […]

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MRVP Live: Trainfest 2019, Session 3

Steve Sweeney, Cody Grivno, and David Popp at Trainfest 2019

In this third and final live-streaming session (November 9th at 3 p.m.) from Trainfest 2019 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park, the MRVP Live crew (David, Cody, and Steve) closes out with additional interviews, modeling tips, new product presentations, and so much more! […]

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MRVP Layout Visit: Entertrainment Junction in Large Scale

model train crossing a bridge

Enjoy an exclusive, guided tour of the Entertainment Junction large scale (1:24) layout, touted as the world’s largest indoor train display. From real running water to towering mountains, you’ll get to see all of the amazing features – and trains – that put this Ohio attraction on the map! Watch the video, and then read […]

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Trainfest video from Milwaukee and recorded Nov. 9, Episode 2

Booth at trade show

The fun continues from Trainfest 2019 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park near Milwaukee, Wisconsin! In this commercial-free replay of Model Railroader Video Plus’ second live-streaming session (Nov. 9 at 1 p.m.), you’ll get to see David Popp, Cody Grivno, and Steve Sweeney hosting segments featuring our $20 Challenge contestants, layouts and displays at the […]

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Video: N scale Gauley & Shavers Fork

model railroad layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Bob Ferguson’s N scale Gauley & Shavers Fork features interchangeable scenes and a 1960s diesel-era setting. The 16′-4″ x 33′-6″ shelf layout is inspired by several central Appalachian railroads. Get an overview of the railroad in this short video. […]

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Trainfest live stream recording, Session 2

Soo Line boxcar in a box

The fun continues from Trainfest 2019 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park near Milwaukee, Wis.! In this commercial-free replay of Model Railroader Video Plus’ second live-streaming session (Nov. 9 at 1 p.m.), you’ll get to see David Popp, Cody Grivno, and Steve Sweeney hosting segments featuring our $20 Challenge contestants, layouts and displays at the […]

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Video: Fleischmann/Roco Z21 WLANMaus throttle

Fleischmann/Roco Z21 WLANMaus throttle

The WLANMaus is an easy-to-use wireless WiFi throttle from Roco/Fleischmann that works with the firm’s Z21 Digital Command Control (DCC) system. Model Railroader senior editor Dana Kawala shows you some of the features of this DCC throttle in this quick demo. […]

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