Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page To get to the National Model Railroad Association’s (NMRA) 2016 national convention in Indianapolis, Ind., MRVP’s Ben Lake and Model Railroader magazine’s Dana Kawala hopped aboard Amtrak’s Hiawatha and Iowa Pacific’s Hoosier State. Enjoy Ben’s narrated journey to Indiana’s capital city, and then […]
Who you callin’ cheap? MRVP’s Gerry Leone for sure! In this episode, Gerry shares his insights for making inexpensive, yet effective, tools that help you refine your modeling skills. His tail-waggin’ assistant Wally even gets into the act! […]
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. […]
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! […]
Associate editor Eric White describes how he made his own molds out of styrene to make plaster castings. He used this technique to create the tunnel portal and liner on the Model Railroader staff’s HO scale Eagle Mountain project model train layout. […]
The cover story for the September 2016 issue, Daryl Kruse’s N scale Union Pacific Geneva Sub was also featured in Model Railroad Planning 2013. Daryl Kruse’s N scale Union Pacific Geneva Subdivision is the cover story of the September 2016 issue of Model Railroader. […]
MTH HO scale DM&IR 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone The MTH HO scale DM&IR Yellowstone features many separately applied detail parts. One of the last giants of the steam era, a Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range 2-8-8-4 “Yellowstone,” comes to life in HO scale complete with sound, smoke, and pulling power that does its prototype proud. The MTH […]
Used in speakers, smartphones, and many other devices, Bluetooth is a technology that allows electronic devices to wirelessly communicate with one another. BlueRail Trains uses Bluetooth technology to allow model railroaders to control trains using an Android or Apple iOS smartphone or tablet. I reviewed a BlueRail-equipped Bachmann HO scale E-Z App Alco RS-3 in […]
ScaleTrains.com HO scale UP water tenders Both ends of the ScaleTrains.com tenders feature independently controlled lights. Union Pacific’s steam excursion program began almost as soon as the use of regular steam power ceased on the railroad in 1960. Over the years, the UP has operated FEF-3 4-8-4 no. 844 and Challenger 4-6-6-4 no. 3985 in […]
BLI N scale PRR class M1b 4-8-2 steam locomotive Broadway Limited Imports N scale Pennsylvania RR class M1a 4-8-2 steam locomotive Detailed and smooth-running steam locomotives are cause for celebration among N scalers. They’re even more so when the engines in question feature onboard Digital Command Control (DCC) and sound. That’s the case with the […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page It’s time once again for another fun-filled round of Ask M-R-V-P! For those scoring at home, your magnanimous host David Popp fields contestant’s questions regarding turnout installation, selecting track, painting foam board, drawing a track plan, and so much more. Don’t miss David’s […]
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page On a recent trip to the United Kingdom, MRVP Contributing Editor Charlie Conway enjoyed a delightful trackside chat with Richard Foster, Editor of Model Rail magazine. While a cavalcade of British trains raced by, Charlie and Richard discussed a number of modeling and […]
