Ask MRVP: Episode 9

David Popp wearing a Hawaiian shirt and introducing a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page New year, new questions, and new answers on Ask MRVP! Host David Popp looks at inquiries regarding MRVP’s T-Trak group project, handy hobby tools, scenery repair, and just where to find more information (and videos) about various topics presented on MRVP. Tune in, […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 9

David Popp wearing a Hawaiian shirt and introducing a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page New year, new questions, and new answers on Ask MRVP! Host David Popp looks at inquiries regarding MRVP’s T-Trak group project, handy hobby tools, scenery repair, and just where to find more information (and videos) about various topics presented on MRVP. Tune in, […]

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Atlas Model Railroad Co agrees to purchase BLMA Models

The following press release was issued by Atlas Model Railroad Co. on January 6, 2016: HILLSIDE, New Jersey: Effective immediately, Atlas Model Railroad Co., has agreed to purchase BLMA Models Inc., of Fullerton, California. Founded in 2000, BLMA manufactures quality HO, N, and Z scale rolling stock and accessories. Upon completion of the acquisition, Atlas […]

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HO scale Fremont & South Park RR

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Name: Fremont & South Park RR Layout owner: Lynn Draper Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 14 x 51 feet Prototype: freelanced Locale: Colorado Era: 1930s to 1940s Style: walk-in Mainline run: 280 feet Minimum radius: 24″ Minimum turnout: Peco no. 4 Maximum grade: 4 percent Benchwork: open grid and L-girder on I-joists Height: 52″ to 65″ […]

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HO scale Western North Carolina RR

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Name: Western North Carolina RR Layout owner: Northern Virginia Model Railroaders club Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 21 x 50 feet Prototype: Southern Ry. Locale: North Carolina Era: summer 1957 Style: walk-in with duckunders Mainline run: 468 feet Minimum radius: 32″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 (main), no. 5 (yard) Maximum grade: 3.75 percent Benchwork: wood composite […]

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