MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 11 — A virtual guest

Model Railroader Video Plus Underground Week 11

David has a guest? A virtual guest, that is. But he’s certainly no stranger to MRVP! By way of virtual meeting software, Off The Rails host Gerry Leone checks out the Underground action, lets us know about his new layout progress, and even offers up a great tip. […]

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MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 10 — Troublesome trip pin

Model Railroader Video Plus Underground Week 10

More work on On30 gondola trucks and wheelsets… at least until David gets tripped up by a new coupler installation that doesn’t quite measure up to the NMRA standards. Follow along, as he works out this and other issues in the fine details of his freight car project. […]

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MRVP Insider: MRVP Underground with David Popp, Episode 1 Introduction

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Model Railroader Video Plus (MRVideoPlus.com) creator and Trains.com Executive Producer David Popp takes viewers into the depths of a hobby haven — otherwise know as his basement. From his Safer-at-Home confines, David shares a quick tour of his recently remodeled home, including expanded, underground layout and storage spaces. Don’t miss these special MRVP Insider glimpses […]

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What is an abandoned railroad?

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Abandoned railroads In railroad operations, what is an abandoned railroad? If a railroad abandons a part of its line, does it still physically own the right-of-way? But who owns the right away when the tracks go away? Using some online resources, Cody answers this question in this video of Ask Trains. Do you have questions […]

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How do you change the different colored numbers on a freight car without damaging the paint?

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What do you do if you have a car that has different colored numbers on each side and you want to change them?  Cody answers this question in this video of Ask Trains. Are you looking to learn more about your model railroad, or do you have questions about full-size trains? Send us an email […]

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Midday Modeler — 10-12-2022 — Illinois Railway Museum

In this episode of Midday Modeler — 10-12-22 The Crew is reporting from the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, Ill. A tour of the museum and some interviews with staff ensue. Midday Modeler is a new, regular video segment, recorded on-site and unscripted from Kalmbach Media beginning in February 2022. The segment features Kalmbach Media […]

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Trains Live — Rochelle Railroad Park

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Trains LIVE — 10-12-2022 — Imagine a place that sees the passing of dozens of trains each day. This place is a safe, welcoming location for railfans to watch the trains. Its elevated location provides great photo opportunities. There place offers amenities such as a shelter with picnic tables, plenty of benches, and restrooms. Such […]

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Midday Modeler — 10-12-2022 — Illinois Railway Museum

In this episode of Midday Modeler — 10-12-22 The Crew is reporting from the Illinois Railway Museum in Union, Ill. A tour of the museum and some interviews with staff ensue. Midday Modeler is a new, regular video segment, recorded on-site and unscripted from Kalmbach Media beginning in February 2022. The segment features Kalmbach Media […]

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