Video Step by Step: Build a plastic structure kit – part 1

Cody Grivno holding a model ranch house.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this installment of Video Step by Step, Cody Grivno shows you how to assemble a Walthers HO scale ranch tract house kit. In part 1 of 2 episodes, he covers wall assembly, preparing sub-assemblies, plus prepping and painting detail parts. […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for November 2013

Inside Cody's Office for November 2013

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Some great new locomotives, freight cars, and other model railroading related items arrived this month at Cody’s Office. Associate editor Cody Grivno will also show you how to easily paint and install flexible acetal plastic handrails on your diesel locomotive models. As usual […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for November 2013

Inside Cody's Office for November 2013

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Some great new locomotives, freight cars, and other model railroading related items arrived this month at Cody’s Office. Associate editor Cody Grivno will also show you how to easily paint and install flexible acetal plastic handrails on your diesel locomotive models. As usual […]

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The Roundhouse: Episode 12

Kevin Keefe and Rob McGonigal

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Former Trains publisher Kevin Keefe and Classic Trains editor Rob McGonigal are Hal’s guests on this episode of The Roundhouse. In this installment, the three dive into subjects such as best train movie, what period would you model, and why steam locomotives are […]

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History According to Hediger: An engine ride on the Cannonball

View from front of train at opposing train

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page When Jim Hediger was a youngster, he wrote the president of the Wabash RR to see if he could ride in the cab of the locomotive on a trip to St. Louis. Much to everyone’s surprise, Jim got a letter and an invitation […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Episode 10 – end of train device

Cody Grivno sitting at his workbench

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In November’s Workshop, Cody shows you how to equip a freight car with a functioning end of train device. He also shares how to use a handy jig to space railroad ties along a main or branch line. Of course, Cody also addresses […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for October 2013

Inside Cody's Office for October 2013

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Get a look at the new SoundTraxx DCC equipped Athearn GP50 in this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. You’ll also see new model train products from Atlas, ExactRail, Piko America, and Walthers. In this month’s modeling tip, Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for October 2013

Inside Cody's Office for October 2013

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Get a look at the new SoundTraxx DCC equipped Athearn GP50 in this month’s episode of Cody’s Office. You’ll also see new model train products from Atlas, ExactRail, Piko America, and Walthers. In this month’s modeling tip, Model Railroader associate editor Cody Grivno […]

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DCC Programming: Episode 1 – programming locomotive addresses

Programming locomotive address.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Dana Kawala starts a new series on Digital Command Control programming for the common model railroader. In this installment, Dana shows you how to program 2 and 4-digit locomotive addresses. If you’re new to DCC, you don’t want to miss this series! […]

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