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Section: Video Vault

MRVP Video Vault – Building Model Railroad Wood Structures: Basic Techniques

Wayne Wesolowski and Dick Cecil

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Structure-building expert Wayne Wesolowski hosts a series of 1980s vintage videos aimed at helping you master essential techniques for working with wood as a modeling material. Model railroader and carpenter Dick Cecil assists with the demonstration. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Severna Park Model Railroad Club’s HO scale Chesapeake & Allegheny

Rows and stacks of model brick structures on a model train layout.

Enjoy the remarkable urban scenery found on the Severna Park Model Railroad Club’s HO scale Chesapeake & Allegheny! In this Video Vault segment, host Allen Keller tours the historic Maryland layout with club member Logan Holtgrewe. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Building Model Railroad Scenery with the Experts: Frary, Furlow, Hediger, and Olson

Malcolm Furlow

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this 1980s vintage video, multiple Model Railroader masters contribute several techniques for enhancing various scenery situations. You won’t want to miss the timeless tips and tricks from the likes of John Olson, Malcolm Furlow, Dave Frary and Jim Hediger! […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Building Model Railroad Scenery with the Experts: Odegard and Hayden

Gordon Odegard

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Scenery-building experts Gordy Odegard and Bob Hayden walk you through the classic techniques, tools, and materials used to finish trackwork and waterways just like you would any other scenery element on a layout. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: John Armstrong’s O scale Canandaigua Southern

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Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Tour John Armstrong’s legendary O scale Canandaigua Southern with host Allen Keller. In this MRVP Video Vault episode, you’ll see unique features of the basement layout built by The Dean of Custom Layout Design. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Building Model Railroad Scenery with the Experts: Frary and Olson

Dave Frary

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Scenery-building experts Dave Frary and John Olson walk you through the proven steps for adding texture and trees to any layout. The video might be vintage, but the techniques remain timeless! […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Brian Holtz’s HO scale Denver & Rio Grande Western

Brian Holtz's HO scale Denver & Rio Grande Western

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this MRVP Video Vault episode, you’ll tour Brian Holtz’s HO scale Denver & Rio Grande Western with host Allen Keller. Enjoy layout scenes that depict notable railroad sites in Colorado. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Building Model Railroad Scenery with the Experts: Olson and Furlow

John Olson and Malcolm Furlow creating rock formations.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This Video Vault series continues with scenery-building experts John Olson and Malcolm Furlow sharing their practical insights on how to shape and color realistic model railroad rock formations. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Lorell Joiner’s O scale Great Southern

Lorell Joiner's legendary O scale Great Southern layout.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Tour Lorell Joiner’s legendary O scale Great Southern layout with host Allen Keller. In this vintage video, you’ll see incredible brass motive power rolling through Texas-sized urban and rustic scenes. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Building Model Railroad Scenery with the Experts: Frary and Furlow

Dave Frary and Malcolm Furlow on creating realistic scenes.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page This Video Vault series begins with host Allen Keller welcoming scenery-building experts Dave Frary and Malcolm Furlow to share their theories and practical insights on making realistic model railroad scenes. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Bruce Chubb’s HO scale Sunset Valley

Bruce Chubb's HO Scale Sunset Valley Railroad.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Follow along with host Allen Keller as he tours Bruce Chubb’s HO Scale Sunset Valley Railroad, a freelanced basement layout that’s fully signaled and well-suited for realistic operations! […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Airbrushing for Model Railroaders: Applying multiple paint colors

Jim Hediger demonstrating airbrushing.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this Vault video, Model Railroader magazine’s Jim Hediger demonstrates the airbrushing techniques used for painting multiple color schemes on rolling stock. […]

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