Let’s Make A Scene: Episode 11

Let’s Make a Scene with Kathy Millatt Part 11

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP’s Kathy Millatt shifts her focus to making a snow-covered patch of grass along the railroad right-of-way on her HO scale (1:87.1) diorama. Follow along to see her techniques for crafting this realistic, frosty scenery accent! […]

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MRVP Insider: An overseas visit with Kathy Millatt, Part 2

Charlie Conway and Kathy Millatt

MRVP’s Charlie Conway continues his UK visit with fellow MRVP Contributing Editor Kathy Millatt. This time Chas gets to explore Kathy’s beautiful home, garden, and HO scale New Haven layout! Of course, cameras were rolling to capture the tour, interview, and a quick look around Kathy’s neighborhood. […]

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MRVP Insider: An overseas visit with Kathy Millatt, Part 1

Charlie Conway and Kathy Millatt

Follow Charlie Conway, as he visits the UK to see fellow MRVP Contributing Editor Kathy Millatt. Chas arrived just in time to capture Kathy on the set of the popular British TV show, The Great Model Railway Challenge! Catch exclusive behind the scene views of the set and the astonishing sights at the hosting Fawley […]

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No. 119, meet SD70ACe

Freshly painted locomotive in red and gold colors.

What could be: See how Trains Art Director Tom Danneman added — layer by layer — the various color, striping, and artwork to his photo of a Montana Rail Link SD70ACe, creating a commemorative paint scheme for Union Pacific’s celebration of the 150th anniversary of the transcontinental railroad. The imaginary paint scheme pays tribute to […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 41

David Popp stands at the counter in the Model Railroader workshop to introduce a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page David Popp breaks out the Hawaiian shirt (and crutch) for this spring episode of Ask MRVP! This month he addresses your questions regarding trackwork, wiring, the glass on Cody’s workbench, packing a layout for a move, painting, and more! Watch, learn, and then […]

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It’s My Railroad with Steve Brown

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Regular-guy model railroader Steve Brown brings his enthusiastic approach to building an N scale (1:160) layout to MR Video Plus! Only on here will you find exclusive episodes of Steve’s popular YouTube series, where he covers any number of topics related to modeling […]

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Drew’s Trackside Adventures: Episode 41 Gallop to the Gateway City

DTA host Drew Halverson, along with pals Kent Johnson and Charlie Conway, launch their summer-long mission to explore the hottest railroad action in the state of Missouri. But first, they have get to the Gateway to the West. Make the trip with the guys, as they chase and race trains (and rain) along a wandering […]

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Taking Care of Business: Caledonian Sleeper, Part 2

UK-style passenger trains near a station platform, one paused in front of a "Stop" signal.

Charlie Conway continues his UK travels with unprecedented access aboard The Caledonian Sleeper. Follow Chas to the cab, as he rides along with the drivers responsible for providing slumbering passengers with a safe and sublime journey into the Scottish Highlands. […]

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Swiss narrow gauge railway adventure on the Albula Pass

A red-painted passenger train passes through green meadows on the slopes of a mountain.

Join Trains Digital Editor Steve Sweeney for a Swiss narrow gauge mountain railroad adventure on the Albula Pass. Watch as scheduled passenger and freight trains operate on the Rhaetian Railway’s extensive meter gauge line over the Alps between Preda and Bergun, Switzerland. Information on how to visit Switzerland with Trains in 2019 is available online. […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 40

David stands in front of an empty office and introduces a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Ask MRVP host David Popp gets back to the task of answering your specific questions! In this episode, he tackles topics related to DCC wiring, layout planning, applying static grass, and many other inquiries from MRVP subscribers. […]

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Modeler’s Spotlight Video — Inside Cody’s Office for February 2019

Cody Grivno in his office

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Group Technical Editor Cody Grivno shares new scenery tools, rolling stock, and more in this episode of Cody’s Office. Cody will also show you how to use different types of sprue cutters on your next modeling project. Viewer mail topics this month include: […]

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