Cody’s Workshop: Ep. 42, SW8 Photo-etched details

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 42

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody shows how to add photo-etched metal parts to his HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. Follow along to learn his tips and tricks for working with these small details that make a big difference in the realistic appearance of […]

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Cody’s Workshop: Ep. 42, SW8 Photo-etched details

Cody Grivno’s Workshop Part 42

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode, Cody shows how to add photo-etched metal parts to his HO scale EMD SW8 diesel switcher. Follow along to learn his tips and tricks for working with these small details that make a big difference in the realistic appearance of […]

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Off The Rails: Soldering on, Episode 45

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 45

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode Gerry soldiers on about soldering applications in model railroading. Specifically, he shares additional insights regarding flux, tools, and techniques that can help you avert headaches and hassle. […]

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Off The Rails: Soldering on, Episode 45

Off the Rails with Gerry Leone Episode 45

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page In this episode Gerry soldiers on about soldering applications in model railroading. Specifically, he shares additional insights regarding flux, tools, and techniques that can help you avert headaches and hassle. […]

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MRVP Insider: Gerry Leone’s Bona Vista RR Bon Voyage

Gerry Leone next to layout

It’s true. The same Bona Vista RR that builder Gerry Leone showcased in an MRVP Exclusive Layout Visit, plus episodes of “Off the Rails” and “Turning Spaces into Places”, is no more! But before removing his double-deck HO scale layout, Gerry was kind enough to start the cameras rolling to capture its demise — all […]

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MRVP Layout Visit: Matt Snell’s Conrail NJ Division in HO Scale

Matt Snell's HO scale Conrail New Jersey Division

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader magazine readers will recognize Matt Snell’s skills from the numerous articles highlighting his modeling efforts. Now you can also enjoy an exclusive tour of his HO scale (1:87) Conrail New Jersey Division layout. Follow along Matt’s mainline route, hosting contemporary motive […]

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MRVP Layout Visit: Matt Snell’s Conrail NJ Division in HO Scale

Matt Snell's HO scale Conrail New Jersey Division

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page Model Railroader magazine readers will recognize Matt Snell’s skills from the numerous articles highlighting his modeling efforts. Now you can also enjoy an exclusive tour of his HO scale (1:87) Conrail New Jersey Division layout. Follow along Matt’s mainline route, hosting contemporary motive […]

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Truck’s Toy Trains: Episode 8 Station Platforms and Boxcars

Host John Truckenbrod pairs with Classic Toy Trains Senior Editor Roger Carp to take a close look at vintage station platforms made by Lionel Corporation. Things get even more interesting when the two talk about some of the operating accessories found on John’s display-style O gauge layout! Even better, the guys also discuss Lionel’s 6464 boxcar […]

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I met the enemy and he was me

Jan2020NscaleInsight

Sometimes in model railroading you need to be a sleuth. Everything on the railroad happens for a reason, and sometimes the reason is you. Following is a case in point: Recently I took delivery of two new Atlas GP39-2s. (Eric White reviewed these for the July 2019 Model Railroader.) Meanwhile, I’ve been on a campaign […]

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Ask MRVP: Episode 48

David Popp stands at a counter in the Model Railroader workshop while introducing a video.

Having trouble viewing this video?   Please visit our Video FAQ page If you missed David Popp last month, he has returned to host the jammed-packed December episode of Ask MRVP. This time he (along with help from Cody and Ben) stuffs the stockings full of great answers to your questions related to trackwork, freight […]

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