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Section: Video Vault

Video Vault

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Mike Bell’s N scale Pennsylvania RR

Mike Bell's Pennsylvania Railroad N scale layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP Video Vault tours Mike Bell’s Pennsylvania Railroad N scale layout originally featured in the 1991 premier edition of Great Model Railroads (out of print). […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Jim Raymond’s HO scale C&O Allegheny Division

Model train going over a bridge.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP Video Vault tours Jim Raymond’s HO scale Chesapeake & Ohio Allegheny Division layout originally featured in the 1991 premier edition of Great Model Railroads (out of print). […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Bob Hayden’s HO scale Carrabasset & Dead River

Model train coming off of a bridge.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP Video Vault tours Bob Hayden’s Carrabasset & Dead River Ry. HOn2½ (HO scale trains on N gauge track) layout originally featured in the 1991 premier edition of Great Model Railroads (out of print). […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Lou Ullian’s O scale Coon Creek Lumber Co.

Lou Ullian's Coon Creek Lumber Co. On3 going past a logging layout.

MRVP Video Vault tours Lou Ullian’s Coon Creek Lumber Co. On3 (O scale, 3-foot narrow gauge) logging layout originally featured in the 1991 premier edition of Great Model Railroads (out of print). […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Building Model Railroad Wood Structures

applying glue to wood parts

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this MRVP vintage how-to video, host Wayne Wesolowski demonstrates smart techniques for trimming and then applying glue to wood parts. Wayne also shares tips for assembling structure components. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Rick Spano’s N scale Sceniced & Undecided RR

Rick Spano's N scale Sceniced & Undecided RR

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP Video Vault host Allen Keller tours Rick Spano’s Sceniced & Undecided N scale layout featuring numerous animated scenes. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Building Model Railroad Wood Structures: Finishing Wood Surfaces

Wayne Wesolowski and Allen Keller

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this MRVP vintage video, hosts Wayne Wesolowski and Allen Keller first look at how to prepare wood material for an ideal finish. Wayne then goes on to demonstrate various ways to apply realistic weathering effects on wood structure kits and railroad models. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Sam Powell’s S scale Penn Creek Valley

Sam Powell's Penn Creek Valley S scale layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page MRVP Video Vault host Allen Keller tours Sam Powell’s Penn Creek Valley S scale layout designed for continuous running. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Building Model Railroad Wood Structures: Selecting materials and workshop prep

Wayne Wesolowski and Allen Keller

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Craftsman Wayne Wesolowski, along with Allen Keller, share insights on how to select top-quality wood material for modeling uses. In this 1980s vintage video, Wayne also presents an array of essential tools you’ll want to have handy when you start work on a […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Gordon North’s On2½ Denver & Western

Gordon North's Denver & Western O scale narrow gauge layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this Video Vault segment, host Allen Keller tours Gordon North’s Denver & Western O scale narrow gauge layout featuring numerous scratchbuilt wood structures. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Rick Shoup’s HO scale Atlantic & Western

model train entering a tunnel

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this Video Vault segment, host Allen Keller tours Rick Shoup’s Atlantic & Western HO scale layout, operated and maintained by a group of friends Rick calls The Tuesday Nite Choir Boys. […]

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