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Section: Video Vault

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

Dave Frary

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 – 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 – 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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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Bill & Wayne Reid’s N scale Cumberland Valley System

The Reid Brother's N scale Cumberland Valley System.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Host Allen Keller visits The Reid Brother’s N scale Cumberland Valley System featuring PRR, N&W, and WM railroads in a 22 x 38-foot space. Enjoy watching transition-era trains routing through Appalachian scenery! […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Airbrushing for Model Railroaders: Model prep and single-color painting

Gordy Odegard shares his techniques for using an airbrush for priming and painting a single-color model

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this vintage video, Model Railroader magazine’s Jim Hediger first walks through techniques you can use to clean a model before painting it. Then, MR’s Gordy Odegard shares his techniques for using an airbrush for priming and painting a single-color model. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Airbrushing for Model Railroaders: Basic techniques and cleaning

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this 1980s vintage video, MR Contributor Allen Keller demostrates specific techniques used when painting and weathering railroad models with an airbrush. He also shares tips for cleaning an airbrush after use. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Airbrushing for Model Railroaders: Basic techniques and cleaning

Allen Keller demostrates specific techniques used when painting

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this 1980s vintage video, MR Contributor Allen Keller demostrates specific techniques used when painting and weathering railroad models with an airbrush. He also shares tips for cleaning an airbrush after use. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Don and John Santel’s HO Ohio, Michigan, & South Shore RR

Don and John Santel's OM&SS HO scale layouts

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Allen Keller hosts a visit to Don and John Santel’s OM&SS HO scale layouts. You won’t want to miss seeing Don’s operating hump yard! […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Layout Tour: Doug Taylor’s HOn3 East Broad Top

Doug Taylor's East Broad Top

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   Discover Doug Taylor’s East Broad Top along with MRVP Video Vault host Allen Keller. Doug’s HOn3 layout captures eastern scenery and narrow gauge railroading in a 30 x 45-foot room. […]

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MRVP Video Vault – Airbrushing for Model Railroaders: Airbrush Basics

Gordy Odegard airbrushing railroad models

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page   In this 1980s vintage video, former MR Associate Editor Gordy Odegard walks you through the equipment and techniques used when painting and weathering railroad models with an airbrush. […]

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