New model trains for the week of April 19, 2018

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Wm. K. Walthers HO scale Union Pacific Electro-Motive Division E9A and E9B diesel locomotives HO scale locomotives Union Pacific Electro-Motive Division E9A and E9B diesel locomotives. For 1960-1971 City of Los Angeles. Working backup light on A and B units, modified etched-metal Farr air grills, and working Western-Cullen rotary beacon on A unit. Direct-current models […]

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Canadian Canyons Series: Part 34 – Rock coloring and more

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The flexible foam, rubber, and Sculptamold rocks are now set on our Canadian Canyons N scale layout! Kent Johnson now shows you how to blend these bits using liquid pigment washes and subtle drybrushing techniques. And to keep the progress rolling, David Popp […]

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New model trains for the week of April 12, 2018

Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale Alco RS-3 and RSD-5 diesel locomotives

HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division F-series diesel locomotives. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe F7A, F7B, and F7A-B set (one number each), blue warbonnet. Central RR of New Jersey F3A and F3A-B set (one numbered and unnumbered [includes decals] unit/set each), orange and blue scheme. Electro-Motive Division F7A and F7A-B set (one number each), red and […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 35

David Popp standing in the Model Railroader workshop introducing a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, host David Popp returns to a topic first addressed in the May 2018 show. Who knew there are so many ways to bend styrene? David demonstrates some of your suggestions, and then turns to other topics related to T-Trak modules, […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 35

David Popp standing in the Model Railroader workshop introducing a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, host David Popp returns to a topic first addressed in the May 2018 show. Who knew there are so many ways to bend styrene? David demonstrates some of your suggestions, and then turns to other topics related to T-Trak modules, […]

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New model trains for the week of April 5, 2018

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HO scale locomotives Electro-Motive Division SD40-2 diesel locomotive. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (“Kodachrome” scheme, four road numbers); BNSF Ry. (Heritage III scheme, four numbers [two each with 88” and 123” nose]); Norfolk Southern (high short hood, two numbers); RJ Corman (three numbers, two with 88” nose and one with 123” nose), and Union Pacific […]

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N scale model train layout overview in 4K

Overall view of N scale model railroad

I bought a new Panasonic 4K video camera and decided to test it on my N scale model railroad. This train layout is being built to represent the Union Railroad of Pittsburgh. In this video, I show my progress as I am currently modeling the year 1949 with my Bachmann 2-6-0 with DCC. The track […]

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N scale model train layout overview in 4K

Overall view of N scale model railroad

I bought a new Panasonic 4K video camera and decided to test it on my N scale model railroad. This train layout is being built to represent the Union Railroad of Pittsburgh. In this video, I show my progress as I am currently modeling the year 1949 with my Bachmann 2-6-0 with DCC. The track […]

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New model trains for the week of March 29, 2018

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Atlas Model Railroad Co. HO scale AEM-7 electric locomotive HO scale locomotives AEM-7 electric locomotive. New road numbers: Amtrak (as delivered or Acela) and NJ Transit. Three numbers each. New fictional paint schemes: Milwaukee Road, Pennsylvania RR, and Reading Co. Two road numbers each. Operating pantographs, separately applied wire grab irons, and Accumate couplers. Direct-current […]

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