CSX Transportation train Q244-07 crosses the swing bridge at Spottsville, Ky., on the railroad’s LH&STL Subdivision on June 7, 2016. The line connects Louisville with Evansville, Ind. Photo by Jeff Wagoner […]
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Train Topic: Track & Roadbed
Model Railroader Quick Tips: Caulk for tracklaying
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Model Railroader Quick Tips: Caulk for tracklaying
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Ask MRVP: Episode 6
We turned the place upside down looking for answers to subscriber’s inquiries in this episode of Ask MRVP! This round, host David Popp answers questions about hopper cars, layout wiring, additional turnout troubles, and much more. There’s even an inquiry about his fabulous wardrobe! Tune in and check it out! […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 6
We turned the place upside down looking for answers to subscriber’s inquiries in this episode of Ask MRVP! This round, host David Popp answers questions about hopper cars, layout wiring, additional turnout troubles, and much more. There’s even an inquiry about his fabulous wardrobe! Tune in and check it out! […]
Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Handlaying track – Part 5
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MR Contributing editor Tony Koester makes his point – point rails that is! In this video installment, Tony demonstrates how to add the movable points, a switch rod, and guardrails on the turnout he’s built for MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout. […]
Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Handlaying track – Part 5
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MR Contributing editor Tony Koester makes his point – point rails that is! In this video installment, Tony demonstrates how to add the movable points, a switch rod, and guardrails on the turnout he’s built for MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout. […]
Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Handlaying track – Part 4
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Tony Koester continues with final preparations before he starts adding rails to the turnout on MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout. In this video you’ll see Tony’s techniques for spiking and gauging the rails, building a frog, plus a quick tip for testing […]
Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Handlaying track – Part 4
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Tony Koester continues with final preparations before he starts adding rails to the turnout on MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout. In this video you’ll see Tony’s techniques for spiking and gauging the rails, building a frog, plus a quick tip for testing […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 4
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Ask MRVP, hosted by David Popp, answers the questions YOU pitch to us! In this episode, David addresses inquiries about publications in our library, switch motor shortcomings, curved bridges, and yet another turnout question! And there’s even a question posed to Jenny — […]
Ask MRVP: Episode 4
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page Ask MRVP, hosted by David Popp, answers the questions YOU pitch to us! In this episode, David addresses inquiries about publications in our library, switch motor shortcomings, curved bridges, and yet another turnout question! And there’s even a question posed to Jenny — […]
Winston-Salem Southbound Series: Handlaying track – Part 2
Having trouble viewing this video? Please visit our Video FAQ page MR contributing editor Tony Koester continues handlaying a turnout on MRVP’s HO scale Winston-Salem Southbound layout. In this episode, Tony shows how to sand, prep, and stain the wood ties prior to installing the rail. […]
