Ask MRVP: Episode 12

David Popp on a camera monitor in the MR&T layout room at Kalmbach Media.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Ask MRVP’s answer man David Popp, steps up to address your specific questions regarding the World’s Greatest Hobby of model railroading! In this April edition, David talks coupler spacing for passenger cars; how we prime our project railroad construction; other topics related to […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 12

David Popp on a camera monitor in the MR&T layout room at Kalmbach Media.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Ask MRVP’s answer man David Popp, steps up to address your specific questions regarding the World’s Greatest Hobby of model railroading! In this April edition, David talks coupler spacing for passenger cars; how we prime our project railroad construction; other topics related to […]

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Model Railroad Operations: Caboose Operations

model trains on a layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The extensive legacy of Contributing Editor Andy Sperandeo continues in his final episode of this series. In this MRVP exclusive video, he imparts information about the prototype, before demonstrating how to perform specific caboose movements on a model railroad of any size or […]

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Model Railroad Operations: Caboose Operations

model trains on a layout

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page The extensive legacy of Contributing Editor Andy Sperandeo continues in his final episode of this series. In this MRVP exclusive video, he imparts information about the prototype, before demonstrating how to perform specific caboose movements on a model railroad of any size or […]

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Ask MR bonus: Waybills and operating forms

Tonywaybill

Download waybills and engine and caboose assignment cards for your model railroad operating sessions. Learn about routing non-revenue equipment in the new Ask MR column in the December 2015 Model Railroader. You can also download these waybills and operating forms, including contributing editor Tony Koester’s caboose assignment card and engine assignment card as well as […]

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DCC Programming: episode 17 – Advanced consisting

Dana Kawala and Ben Lake standing at a desk.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode of DCC Programming, Dana Kawala and Ben Lake demonstrate how to assemble a DCC locomotive consist using a computer. Dana and Ben walk through all of the essential steps, just as they appear on a JMRI programming panel. […]

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DCC Programming: episode 17 – Advanced consisting

Dana Kawala and Ben Lake standing at a desk.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this episode of DCC Programming, Dana Kawala and Ben Lake demonstrate how to assemble a DCC locomotive consist using a computer. Dana and Ben walk through all of the essential steps, just as they appear on a JMRI programming panel. […]

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