Ask MRVP: Episode 26

David Popp wearing a Hawaiian shirt and standing next to a model railroad.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Thanks to an abundance of inquiries last month, host David Popp had plenty to address in this extended-length June 2017 episode of Ask MRVP! David, along with help from Cody Grivno, Kent Johnson, and Ben Lake, tackles hobby questions regarding layout operation, turnouts, […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 26

David Popp wearing a Hawaiian shirt and standing next to a model railroad.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Thanks to an abundance of inquiries last month, host David Popp had plenty to address in this extended-length June 2017 episode of Ask MRVP! David, along with help from Cody Grivno, Kent Johnson, and Ben Lake, tackles hobby questions regarding layout operation, turnouts, […]

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The Salt Lake Route, Part 4 – Wiring a small layout for DCC

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Dick Christianson explains how to wire the Salt Lake Route for Digital Command Control. He concealed the system’s command station in a drawer built beneath the layout’s intermodal yard. Bill Zuback photo Fig. 1 Power feeders. Last month Dick explained how to install Kato Unitrack power feeders during tracklaying. He used plug-in sections on the […]

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Video Step by Step: Installing Touch Toggles

Gerry Leone assemble and install a simple touch-sensitive button.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page From manual ground throws to DCC decoders, there are countless options for controlling how turnouts are thrown on your layout. In this video, Gerry Leone shares how to assemble and install a simple touch-sensitive button to swing those switch points! For additional information, […]

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Video Step by Step: Installing Touch Toggles

Gerry Leone assemble and install a simple touch-sensitive button.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page From manual ground throws to DCC decoders, there are countless options for controlling how turnouts are thrown on your layout. In this video, Gerry Leone shares how to assemble and install a simple touch-sensitive button to swing those switch points! For additional information, […]

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The Roundhouse: Episode 28

Hal Miller, Dana Kawala, and Tony Koester

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page For the 2017 debut of The Roundhouse, host Hal Miller invited Model Railroader Contributing Editor Tony Koester an MR Senior Editor Dana Kawala to discuss layout operation that doesn’t require power to the rails. Who knew this was such an electrifying topic! […]

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The Roundhouse: Episode 28

Hal Miller, Dana Kawala, and Tony Koester

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page For the 2017 debut of The Roundhouse, host Hal Miller invited Model Railroader Contributing Editor Tony Koester an MR Senior Editor Dana Kawala to discuss layout operation that doesn’t require power to the rails. Who knew this was such an electrifying topic! […]

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CVP Products high current, wireless DCC receiver

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Kevin Strong High current, wireless DCC receiver CVP Products (Airwire) PO Box 835772 Richardson TX 75083 Price: $132 (internal antenna); $138 (external antenna) Website: www.cvpusa.com Convertr-60; 6-amp wireless DCC receiver for battery R/C. Dimensions: 2.4″ x 1.2″ Pros: Easy installation; good range; high current capacity; able to use all 17 available Airwire frequencies Cons: No polarity […]

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CVP Products wireless DCC throttle

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Kevin Strong Wireless DCC throttle CVP Products (Airwire) PO Box 835772 Richardson TX 75083 Price: $129 ($139 with charger and cable) Website: www.cvpusa.com T1300 throttle; operations-only (no programming) throttle. Dimensions: 6″ x 2″ x 1″ (excluding knob)  Pros: Throttle knob has defined start and stop points; rechargeable battery via USB cable included; easy to use […]

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